Questions Asked and Answered by California Funeral Alternatives

  1. Do you have an onsite chapel? If not, can you please specify what you use?
    CFA does have a chapel in our Escondido office.  Poway office does not have a viewing room on site.
    We do work with a few churches in Poway for viewing.  Living Way Church and the historical church on Hilary.
    There would be extra fees for the church viewings
  2. Is your facility set up to handle a variety of religious services? Please elaborate if you wish.
    Yes.  We serve all religions.  Our room for washing is limited with no embalming table for washing.  Call for more details if needed.
  3. Do you offer an onsite crematorium?
    Although CFA does not have their own crematory.  The crematory we use is in Escondido and we can offer services at the crematory.  It is a very nice facility.
  4. Do you have the ability to witness cremations?
    Yes.
  5. Do you offer ID viewing?
    Yes.  Our ID Viewing is an additional charge.  $395.00 in our Escondido office only.
  6. Do you work with all of the local cemeteries?
    Yes.  We maintain a very good relationship with all of the cemeteries in San Diego
  7. How much do you charge for transportation if you have to pick up outside of the County. Or is there a certain mileage limit? (2025 prices)
    We charge our normal transport + $3.50 a mile one way.  ($450.00 + $3.50 a mile one way) no mileage limit.
  8. How long does it take to get the ashes back?
    Usually 10-14 days.  We can expedite the cremation for an additional cost.
  9. How long does it take to get the death certificates back?
    Usually 1 week from the date we submit the order.  We tell families, about 14 days.
  10. Can a family bring food to the memorial service?
    Yes. We do have an area for food to be served in our chapel area.  Check with staff at CFA for specifics
  11. Do you have clergy you recommend?
    We do work with a number of clergy in the area.
  12. Do you offer names of those who can offer scattering services? (witness and non-witness)
    We can do scattering at sea with family witnessing from the shore and non-witnessed scattering also.
    We do recommend Captain Darcy at Anytime Boat Charter if the family would like to be on the boat.