Natalie Wilkinson

Owner/Operator

Hi! I’m Natalie, owner and operator of Transcona Cremation & Funeral Services Welcome to my website and an introduction to who we are. 

I was born and raised in a small rural Franco-Manitoban farming community south west of Winnipeg. Nature, farming and a connection to the land has been a part of my life from childhood. Life’s natural cycles and the process of birth, living and dying have always been a part of my life.  After graduating from high school, I immersed myself in education.  I started with bookkeeping for small business before going on to graduate from Western School of Funeral Service and becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Manitoba.

After working for independent traditional funeral homes for over 20 years, I have decided to fulfill a career long desire to provide bereaved families with what they truly want: simple, straight forward and affordable final arrangements, an alternative to the traditional funeral home. I believe in the value and importance of funerals, but I also believe it could be done at an affordable and honest cost to the families I serve. Listening to what their wishes are and providing it. 

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy living an active life with my two sons.  We can often be found traveling to the mountains for our snowboarding adventures, camping where ever we can find a spot, fishing the Manitoba lakes, hiking, and biking. 

Telephone: 1-204-222-5516

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Elise Lauzon

Apprenticing Funeral Director/Embalmer

Hi. I’m Elise, the apprentice funeral director and embalmer at Transcona Cremation and Funeral Services.

I was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba, I’ve lived in several areas of the city including a couple years in Transcona. I have always felt the need to help others around me and have had a high amount of empathy in my heart since I was young.  After graduating high school I spent 3 years working on my bachelor of science degree at the University of Manitoba. I found The Canadian College of Funeral Services in 2024 and began my studies to become a funeral director and embalmer here in Manitoba.

Being raised in a single mother household I have always understood how difficult it can be to make big purchases, as well as being able to afford them. Having the opportunity to provide families with affordable final arrangements for their loved ones is something that I hold dear.

Outside of my professional life, I love to read and am a big movie buff. I love to go camping and hiking with my dog, Dutchess, we are two peas in a pod.