Funeral home · Coronado, CA

California Funeral Alternatives

4.8(88) Verified on Google

California Funeral Alternatives is a family and veteran-owned funeral service provider with two locations serving San Diego County. The company operates with low overhead and offers cremation, burial, and funeral services at competitive prices, including specialized options like DNA preservation, scattering at sea, and veterans services.

Independent, family-owned

California Funeral Alternatives, Coronado

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About California Funeral Alternatives

California Funeral Alternatives is a family and veteran-owned and operated business serving all of San Diego County. The company was founded following 1997 California laws that enabled consumers to access price-effective funeral service without compromising quality and care. Operating with minimal overhead—no large facilities, expensive vehicles, or memorial society memberships—CFA provides professional cremation, burial, and funeral services comparable to larger funeral homes but at significantly reduced costs. The company offers specialized services including DNA preservation, scattering at sea off the San Diego coast, veterans services, and free cremation with full body donation through Science Care.

Typical funeral homes prices in Coronado

California Funeral Alternatives doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Coronado typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$3,695

High

$7,835

City-wide figures from 8 published prices — not California Funeral Alternatives's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Payment & financing

Insurance assignment
Pre-need trust

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Cremation services
Burial services
DNA preservation and genetic profiling
Scattering at sea
Veterans services
Free cremation with full body donation (Science Care)
Urn store with large selection
Eterneva Diamonds
Granite headstones and markers

Where is California Funeral Alternatives?

Coronado, CA

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

California Funeral Alternatives reviews

Updated July 2026

4.8

88 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.8 from 88 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to California Funeral Alternatives: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does California Funeral Alternatives offer?

California Funeral Alternatives offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is California Funeral Alternatives located?

California Funeral Alternatives is located in Coronado, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will California Funeral Alternatives give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.