Thunder Bay’s Only Non-Profit Alternative

Welcome to Northwest

What is It?


Northwest Funeral Alternative Inc. is a non-profit corporation incorporated under the Ontario Corporations Act to provide its members, and others, with a simple alternative to more elaborate final arrangements for a deceased person. We are known as a Transfer Service and are licensed by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.

What is the Alternative Provided by Northwest?


Upon death Northwest Funeral Alternative Inc. will provide for members or others seeking final arrangements, a Basic Service.  We provide direct cremation and direct burial

Terms of Membership


A membership is NOT required to use our services if a death has occurred.  To pre-arrange or pre-pay, membership requires a non-refundable Lifetime Membership Fee of $25.00 and the completion and filing of the designation form. 

Who is Included in the Lifetime Membership?


The applicant, the applicants spouse, dependent children of the applicant. Each person under a membership may vote at a meeting of the Northwest Funeral Alternative members.

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