From
$1,725
Basic Cremation With ID View
Funeral home · El Cajon, CA
California Funeral Alternatives
5.0(40) Verified on Google
California Funeral Alternatives is a family and veteran-owned funeral home with two locations in San Diego County (Poway and Escondido). The provider emphasizes low overhead and affordable pricing while offering cremation, burial, and full funeral services without requiring large facilities or expensive infrastructure.
Independent, family-owned
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Photo: Estela Leal- Starting price
- $275
- 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. Founded following 1997 California laws that allowed price-effective funeral service without sacrificing quality and care, the company operates with very low overhead—maintaining no large facilities or expensive memberships. Instead, it provides visitation facilities, vehicles, and professional services comparable to larger funeral homes at significantly reduced costs. The company offers cremation and burial services, DNA preservation, scattering at sea, headstone design, and veterans support.
California Funeral Alternatives prices
Price list published · source
| Cremation Package | $275 |
|---|---|
| Cremation Package - Age: Fetal to 1 Year Old | $550 |
| Cremation Package - Age: 1 to 10 years Old | $750 |
| DIRECT CREMATIONS | $1,395 |
| ID Viewing at CFA | $395 |
| Transfer of deceased from place of death to mortuary | $450 |
| Directing Services for Viewing/Visitation at CFA or Outside Facilities | $550 |
| Directing Funeral Services at CFA or Outside Facilities | $550 |
| Directing Memorial Services at CFA or Outside Facilities | $550 |
| Directing Graveside Service | $550 |
| Embalming | $600 |
| Infant Burial Package | $650 |
| Standard Funeral Package | $1,195 |
| Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home | $1,195 |
| INITIAL SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR | $1,395 |
| Immediately Burial | $2,695 |
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
Services offered
- Funeral homes
Payment & financing
- Insurance assignment
- Pre-need trust
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- DNA preservation
- Eterneva diamonds
- Scattering at sea
- Free cremation with full body donation (Science Care)
- Headstone design and ordering
- Veterans services
- Pacemaker donation coordination
Where is California Funeral Alternatives?
El Cajon, CA
Get directionsHours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 AM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
California Funeral Alternatives reviews
Updated July 20265.0
5.0
40 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
5.0 from 40 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
How much does cremation package cost at California Funeral Alternatives?
California Funeral Alternatives lists cremation package at $275. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does cremation package - age: fetal to 1 year old cost at California Funeral Alternatives?
California Funeral Alternatives lists cremation package - age: fetal to 1 year old at $550. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does cremation package - age: 1 to 10 years old cost at California Funeral Alternatives?
California Funeral Alternatives lists cremation package - age: 1 to 10 years old at $750. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
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 El Cajon, 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.
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