Funeral home · Poway, CA

California Funeral Alternatives

5.0(40) Verified on Google

Starting price: $200
Type: Funeral home

California Funeral Alternatives prices

Refrigeration	$250
Cremation in alternative container/or casket	$275
Rush Cremation	$300
Limited witness of cremation (without formal services)	$395
Infant Cremation - Age: Fetal to 1 Year Old	$550
Embalming	$600
Embalming after Autopsy	$650
Infant Cremation - Age: 1 to 10 years Old	$750
DIRECT CREMATIONS	$1,395
Cremation fee	$200
Scattering of Cremains at Sea (San Diego County)	$275
Alternative Container	$295
AirTray/ComboTray	$295
Bathing and handling, dressing of unembalmed remains	$350
ID Viewing at CFA	$395
Transfers	$450
CASKETS	$495
Directing Graveside Service	$550
Directing Funeral Services at CFA or Outside Facilities	$550
Directing Memorial Services at CFA or Outside Facilities	$550
Directing Weekend Services, Saturday/Sunday	$550
Other Preparations	$550
Bathing and handling; dressing, casketing and/or cosmetizing of the embalmed dec	$550
Infant Burial - Age: Fetal to 1 Month	$650
Rental Casket	$995
RECEIVING REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME	$1,195
INITIAL SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR	$1,395
IMMEDIATE BURIAL	$2,695
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser	$2,695
FORWARDING OF REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME	$3,002
Immediate burial with CFA minimum casket	$3,690

Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.

What cremation usually includes

A typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Services offered

Cremation Offered
Funeral homes Offered
Burial
Green burial
Prepaid funeral Offered
Veterans funeral benefits

Where is California Funeral Alternatives?

Poway, CA

14168 Poway Rd #106, Poway, CA

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California Funeral Alternatives reviews

Updated June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does refrigeration cost at California Funeral Alternatives?

California Funeral Alternatives lists refrigeration at $250. Prices change and are estimates — 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 in alternative container/or casket cost at California Funeral Alternatives?

California Funeral Alternatives lists cremation in alternative container/or casket at $275. Prices change and are estimates — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does rush cremation cost at California Funeral Alternatives?

California Funeral Alternatives lists rush cremation at $300. Prices change and are estimates — 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 cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, 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 at 14168 Poway Rd #106, Poway, CA 14168. 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.