Hillcrest Memorials

About Us

​​For three generations, Hillcrest Memorials in Schanzenfeld has provided quality memorials for families as they celebrate and remember the life of their loved ones. For over 50 years, they’ve created quality memorials, serving Winkler and the surrounding area, while continuing the craft for three generations from father to son. 

Started in the early 1970’s by Cornelius Peters, the patriarch took over and continued the craft from an elder artisan in the village of Schanzenfeld and eventually, Cornelius moved away from the original materials of concrete and glass to natural granite stone and continued to update their products with new styles and techniques to modernize the art of creating long lasting memorials. 

His son Peter grew up working with his father in the shop and apprenticed for 15 years with Cornelius before purchasing and taking on the family operation in 2000. 

For over 20 years, Peter continued to grow the family name and business of providing personal quality memorials and learning new techniques and technologies along the way, all while having his young son Tim work alongside him learning the trade from him just like Peter learned from his father. In 2024 Peter welcomed Tim into the family business as a full partner officially making Hillcrest Memorials a 3 generation family owned business and Tim has now taken on the role of managing the family operation while Peter still remains a part of the company to help and assist Tim whenever needed. 

Now, their process of creating memorials continues to grow and incorporate new techniques and technologies like diamond impact etching of scenery and portraits and graphic design work all while still using the same techniques and methods that the patriarch Cornelius used over 50 years ago. 

And after decades of service, Peter and Tim explain that it’s humbling and an honour to serve families as they seek closure, helping them remember their loved ones’ life stories with beautiful, custom, and unique memorials. 

Their part in the journey doesn’t just end with the finished memorial, they are always “just a call away” to refurbish and help level memorials that need some extra care even many years later. 

At Hillcrest Memorials, you can trust in the care and understanding of three generations of service and experience in serving our great community.