Female-Owned Winnipeg Crematorium Continues To Serve The Community With Dignity & Innovation WINNIPEG, Manitoba: Alterna Cremation has nearly reached its one-hundredth five-star review on Google—no small feat for a female-owned business in what has traditionally been a male-dominated niche. But Alterna Cremation’s female owner isn’t the only thing that makes the East Saint Paul funeral home unique. Its commitment to simple, dignified cremation services, supportive relationship-building, and innovative memorial products are all important aspects that deeply connect people to Alterna.