AWS History

'' I have a real affection for the funeral directors because of what they do for families in their time of need ''.
Leonard Traub, Owner / President 
HALF A CENTURY OF LEGACY
Alberta Wilbert Sales was and still is constructed on a philosophy of providing excellent service and building strong relationships. The company was founded by  Len Traub in 1967 and has steadily grown to become a top provider of high-quality burial vaults for the funeral industry.
    
In 1970 to supplement and diversify his business, Len Traub entered the water and wastewater business by manufacturing and distributing round holding tanks and water cisterns. For over 50 years, Alberta Wilbert Sales (AWS) has been providing Western Canada with some of the best residential and commercial water and wastewater solutions.

In 1974 under the leadership of the Mr. Traub, AWS started a casket distribution company. Operating under the name Wilberta Casket Ltd., Traub created a unique partnership opportunity by inviting funeral homes to join the operation. The casket division ran successfully for 25 years before conglomerates entered the scene and began to buy up funeral homes, several of which operated within the Wilbert network.

AWS has continued its growth through innovation. At present, Wilbert, the brand you have trusted for generations, can now help the cemeteries enhance their property with columbaria and other Granite Choices for memorialization.

Commemorating Life with Respect is the essence of what we do at Wilbert® Funeral Services. In partnership with funeral professionals, the products and the services we provide help families commemorate their loved ones in a meaningful, reverential manner. Wilbert Burial vaults are designed to give a family’s loved one the highest level of protection while at the same time creating a treasured tribute and peace of mind for those left behind. 

AWS has had and continues to have a tremendous impact on Western Canada’s funeral industry as well as the water and wastewater business.

With a knowledgeable team in place committed to quality products and top-notch service, the company is poised to carry on for another 50 years. 
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