Tillwell

01/18/2025

24 Advancements for the Red River Métis in 2024

(January 13, 2025)

We are honoured to be featured by the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) in their celebration of Red River Métis achievements.

Tillwell is proud to be recognized for introducing aquamation to Manitoba - an eco-friendly alternative to traditional funeral services that uses 95% water and 5% salt, eliminating the need for fossil fuels and minimizing emissions. As the first provincially-approved aquamation provider in Manitoba, we're committed to offering sustainable options for both pet and human services.

We are grateful for all the help and support of the MMF and look forward to the upcoming year!

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The National Government of the Red River Métis continues working to advance our rights and recognition as a Nation. Our Citizens, including artisans, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, students, educators, and community trailblazers, continue to flourish in many fields. Here are 24 outstanding ach...

01/05/2025

We're thrilled to announce a historic milestone: Tillwell has received approval to become Manitoba's first provider of aquamation services for human remains.

After 5 years of working towards this goal, we're proud to bring this environmentally conscious alternative to traditional cremation to our province. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey.

Read more about this groundbreaking development in the Winnipeg Free Press

Manitoba Métis Federation North Forge Futurpreneur Canada B Corp U.S. & Canada Bio-Response Solutions Manitoba Government

01/03/2025

New Death Movements: From Don’t Die to Die Well

In our latest blog post, we show how embracing our “terrestriality”—the recognition that we’re all grounded on and in the Earthly realm—reveals the ways eco-death care, systems change, and personal accountability can reinforce one another. Rather than being at odds, these ideas converge to guide us toward a deeper, more sustainable approach to living, dying, and renewal.

Drawing on Wilber’s four-quadrant framework, we explore how individual habits, cultural values, communal structures, and environmental systems intertwine. Want to learn more about how death care can transform our relationship with natural cycles? Check out our full article here:

https://tillwell.ca/new-death-movements/

New Death Movements: From Don’t Die to Die Well. Discover how individual longevity and collective action intersect with Wilber’s four-quadrant framework in our reimagined approach to death care. Learn how personal optimization and planetary well-being unite.

01/01/2025

We’re excited to share that Tillwell was recently featured on CBC Radio:

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/16118009-introducing-aquamation-eco-conscious-alternative-end-of-life-care

On December 27, 2024, our owner and Métis entrepreneur, Dwayne Till, spoke with guest host Chloe Friesen about receiving the green light to provide aquamation (also known as water cremation) to both pets and people. This recognition is a meaningful step forward, allowing us to continue offering an eco-friendly, compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services.

We’re grateful to CBC for the opportunity to spotlight aquamation and appreciate all of your support as we grow and serve more families in a gentle, respectful way.

01/01/2025

We’re excited to share that Tillwell was recently featured on CBC Radio!

On December 27, 2024, our owner and Métis entrepreneur, Dwayne Till, spoke with guest host Chloe Friesen about receiving the green light to provide aquamation (also known as water cremation) to both pets and people. This recognition is a meaningful step forward, allowing us to continue offering an eco-friendly, compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services.

We’re grateful to CBC for the opportunity to spotlight aquamation and appreciate all of your support as we grow and serve more families in a gentle, respectful way.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/16118009-introducing-aquamation-eco-conscious-alternative-end-of-life-care

01/01/2025

Tillwell was recently featured on CBC Radio! Listen below….

On December 27, 2024, our owner and Métis entrepreneur, Dwayne Till, spoke with guest host Chloe Friesen about receiving the green light to provide aquamation (also known as water cremation) to both pets and people. This recognition is a meaningful step forward, allowing us to continue offering an eco-friendly, compassionate alternative to traditional cremation services.

We’re grateful to CBC for the opportunity to spotlight aquamation and appreciate all of your support as we grow and serve more families in a gentle, respectful way.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/16118009-introducing-aquamation-eco-conscious-alternative-end-of-life-care

01/01/2025

We’re on the radio! Have a listen:

A Metis entrepreneur has been given the green light to provide aquamation, also known as water cremation, to pets and people. Dwayne Till is the owner of Tillwell Inc. which provides the service. He spoke with guest host Chloe Friesen.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/16118009-introducing-aquamation-eco-conscious-alternative-end-of-life-care

12/24/2024

🌿 Making History in Manitoba: Tillwell is now the province's first approved facility offering aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) - an environmentally conscious alternative to traditional cremation for human services.

After five years of determination, we've achieved a groundbreaking milestone: Manitoba's only (and Canada's first) comprehensive end-of-life care facility, which serves both human family members and beloved pets under one roof.

None of this would be possible without our incredible support network: our families, friends, the Manitoba Metis Federation, Futurpreneur, and advocacy partners like North Forge.

As we complete construction and equipment installation this holiday season, we're honoured to bring this innovative option to Manitobans. Here's to a transformative 2025! 🌱

Manitoba Métis Federation B Corp U.S. & Canada Futurpreneur Canada North Forge

12/18/2024

🌟 Keep Their Memory Close

Every life leaves an imprint on our hearts. At Tillwell, we've thoughtfully curated a collection of memorial pieces to help you honour and remember your loved ones.

✨ Online Memorial Store features:

- Meticulously handcrafted wooden urns
- Sterling silver artisan jewelry
- Custom ceramic tributes
- Natural, biodegradable options

As Canada's first B Corp-certified funeral service, we're committed to providing meaningful, eco-friendly memorials that celebrate life while protecting our environment.
🌍 We offer worldwide shipping, bringing comfort to families wherever you are.

Visit: www.tillwell.ca
Call: (204) 885-0409
Email: [email protected]
Location: 1-5 Fast Lane, Headingley, MB

12/09/2024

📢 Did you know? In Manitoba alone, thousands of cremations happen yearly, consuming hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel and releasing millions of pounds of CO2 into our atmosphere. But there's a groundbreaking alternative that's changing the way we think about end-of-life care.

🌊 Aquamation is revolutionizing the funeral industry with a process that's:
✨ Gentler on our planet
🌱 Uses 90% less energy
💙 Returns more remains to families

Manitoba is leading the way with this eco-conscious choice, already available for pets and we are working hard to make this available for human services also! Want to learn how you can make a difference even in your final farewell?

Call now to connect with business.

12/05/2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online memorial store at: https://tillwell-urnstore.ca/

Understanding that every life deserves to be celebrated meaningfully, we offer a thoughtfully curated collection of memorial products for both human and pet remembrance.

Our dedicated team works with funeral homes, veterinary clinics, and families to provide dignified memorial options.

11/30/2024

Where is the sacred?

All around us - in the soil beneath our feet, in precious moments with family, in our community spaces, in the joy of our beloved pets.

Each year, traditional cremations in Manitoba release millions of pounds of CO2 and toxic emissions into our air. But there's a gentler way to say goodbye.

Aquamation uses the natural power of water instead of fire, eliminating fossil fuels and harmful emissions. This choice honours both our loved ones and our planet—ecological justice isn't just about saving trees (although that is important too). It's about honouring all life: those we've lost, those here now, and those yet to come.

At Tillwell, we're reimagining funeral care by recognizing and protecting these sacred connections. Through innovative, environmentally conscious practices, we're helping build a future where business, community, and nature thrive together.

🌱 Reclaiming what matters
🌿 Reimagining what's possible
🍃 Protecting what's precious

📞 Call 24/7: (204) 885-0409
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.tillwell.ca

Music: "In the Image" by Beverly Copeland

North Forge Futurpreneur Manitoba Métis Federation Manitoba Government City of Winnipeg - Municipal Government Tree Canada / Arbres Canada B Lab B Corp U.S. & Canada 1% for the Planet

11/27/2024

11/21/2024

📰 Extra, Extra! We're in the news!

Honoured to be featured in this month's Lindenwoods & Tuxedo magazines, sharing how aquamation is transforming end-of-life care in Winnipeg.

Learn how this gentle, water-based process is helping families make environmentally conscious choices while honouring their loved ones.

Contact us to learn more about sustainable end-of-life options:
☎️ 204-500-2557
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11/21/2024

Gentle, affordable, sustainable end of life care for your loved ones. Saying goodbyes is never easy. tillwell is here to help. Call to learn more.