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Rest where the land is left to be itself.

Wildlands Natural Cemetery is a conservation-focused burial ground where every resting place helps protect native prairie, forest, and wetland habitat for generations to come.

Quiet sitting spaces, walking trails, birdsong, and open skies invite families to return not only to remember, but also to reconnect with the living landscape around them.

No obligation—just a quiet, honest conversation about what feels right for you and your family.

I just always felt at home among the trees. Forests smelled great, bark and earth felt wonderful and the natural colours and sounds have been everything. Watching branches shift, marking the winds… the changing leaves… growth of them thru centuries! To be nourish & part of that! – Heather P.

Nature is the memorial.

Instead of rows of stone, you’ll find wild grasses, trees, songbirds, and sky. Loved ones are remembered in the living landscape itself.

Each season becomes part of remembrance — spring frogs in the wetlands, summer prairie blooms, autumn leaves, and fresh winter snow. Over time, the land continues to grow and heal, carrying memory forward in a quiet and natural way.

About the land

A resting place that stays wild.

Wildlands Natural Cemetery creates a conservation agreement with all who choose this place, creating a permanent conservation covenant with this land. Burial here supports habitat restoration, long-term stewardship, and a gentler way of returning to the earth.

Instead of manicured lawns and concrete vaults, our grounds are shaped by native plants, seasonal change, and the quiet work of soil and roots. Families are encouraged to participate, markers are simple and natural, and the landscape is allowed to mature over time.

Everyone is welcome to walk the trails, visit in all seasons, and take part in planting and remembrance rituals that feel authentic to them—religious, spiritual, or secular.

This cemetery follows the green burial principles:
– No embalming
– No concrete vaults or liners
– Native plant restoration
– Burial depth to foster the transfer of molecules into the eco system.

The promise we make to this place.

Wildlands has created a conservation commitment with those who choose this place. This committment protects the land from future development. Burial fees directly support ecological care, monitoring, and restoration.

25+ acres Protected natural cemetery and surrounding habitat.

Perpetual care Stewardship funded through every burial.

Low impact Renewable energy sources for power, hand tools and minimal machinery whenever possible.

Open to all No requirement to belong to a faith or organization.

Burial options

Simple, transparent choices.

Every option at Wildlands follows the same core principles: natural materials, minimal disturbance, and a focus on the living landscape.

Full Body Burial

Natural burial

A full-body burial using a biodegradable casket or shroud, with no vault or liner. Graves are placed within designated natural burial glades. Current section options include Heartwood Forest, Oakview and Natural Prairie.

Typical fee: $3,000 (plot, perpetual care and communal grave marker).

Biodegradable caskets or shrouds only
No embalming with formaldehyde
Optional simple natural marker is included

Memorial tree burial

Option A
A full-body burial using a biodegradable casket or shroud, with no vault or liner. In the Heartwood Forest, families are welcome to plant a native tree or other Manitoban plants on top of a gravesite. Families would be responsible to care for this planting. The area is 32 square feet (eight feet by four feet).

Typical fee: $3,000 (plot and communal grave marker).

Biodegradable caskets or shrouds only
No embalming with formaldehyde
Optional simple natural marker is included

Option B
If you would prefer to have the a bigger space, or would prefer the cemetery to plant, we have the Heritage Grove. Here the cemetery would plant a native Manitoba of your choice, and provide care and replacement for up to 8 years. After 8 years we expect the tree to be able to survive without additional care except occasional arbourist visits. We welcome full-body burial or cremated remains burial. This space can accommodate up to 6 burials or cremated remains, for which there would be an additional fee for additional burials. These tree spots are 5 meters squared (about 250 square feet).

Typical fee: $8,000 (plot, perpetual care and communal grave marker).

Biodegradable caskets or shrouds only
No embalming with formaldehyde
Optional simple natural marker is included
Additional burials can be accommodated at this same location

Memorial family tree burial

For those who want to create a shared legacy A shared natural burial space designed to keep generations connected in life and remembrance. The Memorial Family Tree accommodates up to 20 burials surrounding a single tree, creating a living family legacy within the landscape. Full-body burials use biodegradable caskets or shrouds, with no vaults or liners, ash burials would be directly into the soil, in keeping with natural burial principles. Families are welcome to plant native Manitoban flowers, shrubs, or groundcover around the tree and are encouraged to help care for these living memorials over time. The Memorial Family Tree offers a peaceful gathering place where loved ones can return to nature together beneath the shelter of a shared tree. The area is 25m2 (about 1000 square feet).

Typical fee: $16,000 (plot, perpetual care and communal grave marker).

Biodegradable caskets or shrouds only
No embalming with formaldehyde
Optional simple natural marker is included

Cremation Options

Natural cremation burial

Cremated remains, either by flame or water, are welcome here.

Option A Ash burial
Cremated remains are buried directly in the soil in a designated plot often accompanied by a ceremony. A burial is designated a 4 foot by four foot burial plot.

Typical fee for burial: $1500 (plot, perpetual care and communal grave marker)

Option B – Ash scattering
Ash scattering is when cremated remains are left on top of the soil or blowing in the wind. This could occur in our Oak Grove Path or elsewhere on the land.

Typical fee for scattering with no designated gravesite: $1000 (plot, perpetual care and communal grave marker)

Cremated remains directly into the earth without an urn
Shared or individual memorial plantings
Optional communal remembrance marker is included

Memorial tree burial

In the Heartwood Forest, families are welcome to plant a native tree or other Manitoban plants on buried ashes. Families would be responsible to care for this planting. The area is 16 square feet (four feet by four feet). There is a natural forest in this area that will develop over time.

Typical fee: $1,500 (plot and communal grave marker).

Ashes are put directly into the soil
Families can care for the area as they choose or allow it to become the developing forest
Optional simple group memorial marker is included

Planning ahead

Pre-planning & family areas

Reserve individual or family plots in advance, lock in today’s pricing, and document your wishes so loved ones aren’t left guessing.

Flexible payment options and fully transferable within your family.

Pre-need burial rights
Family clusters within the same glade
Guided planning conversations

All prices are examples—please contact us for current fees and availability. We’re committed to clear, upfront costs with no hidden charges.

Why natural burial

Gentle on the earth, honest to the body.

Many people choose natural burial because it feels more aligned with their values—simplicity, ecological care, and a sense of continuity with the land.

What changes

✓ No toxic embalming fluids. The body is allowed to return to the soil naturally, without introducing formaldehyde and other chemicals.
✓ No concrete vaults. Graves are dug to a depth that supports natural decomposition and soil health.
✓ Biodegradable materials only. Caskets, urns, and shrouds are made from wood, wicker, cloth, or other natural materials.
✓ Living memorials. Native plants, trees, and habitat restoration become the long-term “monuments.”

What stays the same

✓ You can still hold meaningful ceremonies—religious, spiritual, or secular—at the graveside or in a gathering space.
✓ Families can visit, and share stories in a place that feels grounded and real.
✓ Your loved one’s name and dates can be recorded on a group memorial marker and in our burial registry. Some sections will also have the option of an individual memorial marker.

Visit & learn

Walk the land, ask every question.

The best way to know if Wildlands feels right is to spend time here. We offer quiet self-guided visits and hosted walks by appointment.

Visiting hours

Open daylight hours, year-round. Parking is on the road, and on days that there are no events, parking can also happen on the driveway.

You’re welcome to walk at your own pace, sit, reflect, and notice how the land feels. We encourage sturdy footwear and weather-ready clothing.

Is natural burial legal here?

Yes. Natural burial follows all provincial and local regulations for burial and cemetery operation. The main difference is in the materials and the way we care for the land.

Can we combine traditional and natural elements?

Absolutely. Many families blend familiar rituals—prayers, readings, music—with the simplicity of a natural graveside service.

Do you work with funeral homes?

Yes. You can work with a funeral home of your choice, or plan directly with us for a simpler, family-led approach. Both Richard Rosin (Richard Rosin Funerals) and Quinn Hunter (Hunter Funerals) specialize in green burials, and have been instrumental in making this cemetery happen.

What about winter burials?

We are used to winter in Manitoba, and burials can happen at any time of the year. We do not yet have a gathering building, so dress accordingly for adverse weather. The cemetery path will be cleared from snow for green burials, but will only otherwise be periodically cleared. Please contact us if you want to know whether the main path at the cemetery is cleared if you want to visit the cemetery in winter.

Let’s talk about what feels right for you.

Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss right now, we’ll move at your pace, answer questions honestly, and never rush your decisions.

Email: trishpenner@hotmail.com

Phone: (204) 226-5792 – you will be speaking with Dennis.

Location: just north of Tyndall, Manitoba, 25km from the perimeter.
Drive to Tyndall and take Road 35 north (Pierson Dr.) until you see the existing cemetery, about 1.5 miles from the highway. Use the farthest north driveway to access the cemetery. The land is to the north of the driveway and the area in both directions past the gate.
Google map directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QdAZuKVR3qigEXpW9

Note: the cemetery was recently farmland and has barb wire fences. Please beware of these if you are walking on the land. The paths are similar to a hiking trail. Please wear sturdy footwear.