*  Direct Cremation
*  Cremation with Memorial Services
*  Graveside Services
*  Traditional Funeral Services - Viewing
*  Forwarding Remains to Another City/State
*  Receiving Remains from Another City/State
OUR SERVICES
Direct Cremation
Removal from the place of death; Initial meeting with the family; Securing legal
documents for the cremation; Cremation container; Cremation; Temporary urn; Local
obituaries submitted; Documents for Veterans submitted if applicable;
Cremated remains picked up in our Escondido office

Cremation with Memorial Service
Includes all that is in Direct Cremation; Our presence at a facility/church to conduct the
Memorial Service (if you do not have a facility, we will help you find one);
Equipment for service (flower stands, recorded music, memorial book stand)
Disposition
We will deliver cremated remains to a local cemetery; ship by US Postal Service to a
facility or cemetery (some restrictions on countries receiving remains);
Scatter cremated remain at sea off the coast of San Diego County

Graveside Services
Removal from the place of death; Refrigeration (embalming is not required if there is no
public viewing and the casket is closed); Initial meeting with the family; Casketing and
dressing remains; Securing legal documents; Coordination with the clergy
and cemetery; Use of alternative vehicle (Astro van) or traditional coach;
Submitting for Honor Guard/Flag for Veteran, if applicable; Equipment for service

Traditional Funeral Services and Viewing
Removal from the place of death; Embalming (embalming is not required if there is no
public viewing and the casket is closed); Initial meeting with the family; Casketing and
dressing remains; Securing legal documents; Coordination with the clergy,
facility/church and cemetery; Use of alternative vehicle (Astro van) or traditional coach;
Submitting for Honor Guard/Flag for Veteran, if applicable; Equipment for service;
Viewing same day as service, or at facility on another day; Escorts required if cars are
in procession from facility/church to cemetery/cremetory

California Funeral Alternatives now has a small viewing and chapel area.  
This area would be available for up to 60 people in attendance.  If a larger area is
needed, we encourage each family to use their own church, or we can provide a place
for a memorial/funeral service at local facilities.

Forwarding Remains to Another City/State
Removal from the place of death, Embalming is required to ship human remains on
public transportation.  Initial meeting with the family; Casketing and dressing remains;
Securing legal documents; Coordination with the public transport; Delivery to the
airport or other transport; outside container for casket required for public transport;
coordination with receiving mortuary
Traditional Funeral Service may take place before forwarding remains.

Receiving Remains from Another City/State
Pick up of remains at public transport; State documents filed if required;
any of the above services requested by the family