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Memorials that last a lifetime
For over 35 years Hillcrest Memorials has been serving Winkler and the surrounding area in the Memorial
Industry. When you choose a Hillcrest Memorial, have peace of mind that for beauty, permanance and
craftsmanship, you have selected the finest!
Setting up a memorial is often a celebration of a
loved ones life. Although the happy times are
often forgotten amongst realizations that the
deceased will never be seen here on earth
again, people must realize that death is a part of
natural life.
To deal with the purchase of a memorial is not always easy.
It is important to keep their memory alive, as a sign of
rememberance by those closests to them. A memorial can
be as simple as placing a small marker in the grave. In many
cases now it involves the creation of a larger headstone for
public display.
Unfortunately there is little that can be done about this
reality. However, memorials can help ease the pain by
creating a physical symbol of respect and love for that
person who has passed on.
Memorials go back in time for many generations.
Sometimes just a simple wooden cross, or even a mound of
stones were placed on a grave. Even large veteran
monuments were made for public display to remind us of
the battle that they fought for our country's freedom.
Regardless of the reason why, it is part of moving on and
yet never forgetting.