What We Offer
Our Services
Comprehensive care and memorial services for the Treherne community.
Comprehensive care and memorial services for the Treherne community.
Maintaining the beauty, dignity, and accessibility of Woodlands Cemetery is the cornerstone of everything the Association does.
The Woodlands Cemetery Association employs a dedicated caretaker each summer to ensure the grounds are consistently maintained to the highest standards. The caretaker oversees lawn mowing, pathway upkeep, flower tending, and the general appearance of the cemetery — ensuring that families who visit find a peaceful, well-kept environment in which to remember their loved ones.
Beyond the caretaker's summer responsibilities, the Association organizes an annual spring clean-up bee — a beloved community event where volunteers gather to prepare the cemetery for the warmer months. The clean-up bee involves tidying the grounds after winter, planting seasonal flowers, repairing any winter damage, and refreshing the overall appearance of the site.
Capital improvements are also an ongoing priority. In recent years, the Association has overseen significant improvements including the installation of new cemetery gates and the construction of the 72-niche columbarium. These improvements reflect the Association's commitment to enhancing the site for the benefit of current and future community members.
Accurate and accessible burial records are essential to serving families and supporting heritage research in the Treherne community.
The Woodlands Cemetery Association maintains comprehensive records of all burial plot locations within the cemetery. These records document the location of each burial, ensuring families can easily locate their loved ones and that the historical integrity of the site is preserved.
For those interested in genealogical research, the Association's records complement the broader resources available through the Manitoba Genealogical Society's Manitoba Name Index (MANI) database. The cemetery's rich burial history — stretching back to 1884 — makes it a valuable resource for families researching their Manitoba roots.
Enquiries regarding burial plots and records are warmly welcomed. Families seeking information about existing plots or wishing to make arrangements may contact the Association directly by phone or email. The volunteer board is committed to providing prompt and compassionate assistance to all who reach out.
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A modern addition to a historic site — providing families with a dignified cremation memorial option within the grounds of Woodlands Cemetery.
In response to the increasing preference for cremation as a final arrangement, the Woodlands Cemetery Association has constructed a 72-niche columbarium within the historic cemetery grounds. This modern addition provides families with a permanent, dignified, and accessible option for the interment of cremated remains.
A columbarium is a specially designed structure containing individual niches — small compartments intended to hold cremation urns. Each niche at Woodlands Cemetery offers families a permanent memorial within the peaceful, natural setting of the cemetery, allowing loved ones to remain connected to the Treherne community even after death.
The columbarium construction began in the fall and represents one of the most significant capital improvements in the Association's recent history. It reflects the volunteer board's commitment to adapting the cemetery's services to meet the evolving needs of the families it serves.
