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Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services

Guiding you with care, respect, and transparency every step of the way.

We offer Simple Cremation & Budget-Friendly Funeral Services in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley. If this is not your area, find the nearest location.

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Hear From the Families We’ve Served

Families choose Alternatives for our affordable, full-service, budget-friendly and professional care. Here’s what they have to say about us on Google about their experience with us. Read more reviews here.

"We found Alternatives when searching for a cremation service who would help us as we walked through the process of losing our baby through miscarriage a few months ago. I was surprised when calling a few different places at how some funeral homes wouldn't receive our baby since she wasn't full term, but Alternatives was incredibly compassionate, understanding, and willing to help. We are so thankful for the wonderful care we received and for the dignity we were treated with..."

"These caring ladies helped us after our son went to rest. Anika came to our home - explained what's next and loved on us as she guided us making all the final arrangements for Chris. When he passed, they came and took him into their care with dignity.. followed through with his cremation, and delivered his ashes and documents to us. They made this emotional time much easier for us...explaining every step with compassion."

"We used Alternatives Funeral for my Dad’s passing. All the staff were extremely kind and professional. Martin met with us at our home and explained and answered all our questions compassionately and efficiently. They even came to the house to pick up my Dads clothing which would have been very difficult and emotional for us to drop off. The office staff as well were easy to communicate with and compassionate at every encounter. Prices were very reasonable as well. Highly..."

"My husband passed away but had donated his body to UBC. UBC has arrangements with this company and I could not have been happier with the service I received. From the moment I was in contact with them, I was met with only care and kindness. We were able to arrange a viewing quickly and during our visit, we were treated very compassionately as well as being told exactly what to expect. After the cremation, we waited only 3 or..."

"Alternatives have been a pleasure to work with in a time of high stress and emotion. They were kind and calm in all their correspondence. Their website is straight forward, the process other than that was seamless and they are so professional and caring. Only call out is that their window for delivering the remains (if having done cremation) is a very small specific window so if you are a child of a parent and working it’s difficult to navigate."

"Alternative was amazing to deal with. They showed sympathy and professionalism combined with excellent service during a very difficult time. Their thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated and we highly recommend their service to anyone in need of it."

"Did not know what to expect and was relieved at how smoothly the entire process went. From the first look at their website to final documents, everything was clear, well organized, and taken care of sensitivly. Made what could have been a difficult process less stressful."

"Kristi and Elizabeth were kind and caring and help me with all of my questions. Every thing was taken care of just as they said it would be and on the timeline that we had set. This was a huge relief as our family was dealing with the grief of the loss of a family member. I also want to thank them for reaching out to us a few weeks later to see how we were doing it ment a..."

"Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services have been superbly helpful in every way with my mother’s cremation arrangements. They graciously dropped off her ashes at my doorstep and followed up after one month to ask if they can provide anything else. Thank you for your kindness."

"Everyone here that worked with my family - Marivic, Annika, Elizabeth, and others behind the scenes - was so professional, knowledgeable, helpful and caring. Our meeting at Tim Horton’s with Annika (not the ideal place but we needed to have it here and made it work) to discuss the arrangements my mom had made was so informative, and final plans concerning the funeral mass and inurnment were made quickly with little waffling. Even though we were inundated with a lot..."

Our Service Options

Our upfront lower costs and honest approach has been our driving force for over 30 years.

In an industry filled with pressured sales, hidden costs, and unexpected up-charges, we have made it our mission to stand apart and provide honest, transparent care and services to families – when they need it most. Below, you will find some of our service offerings.

We also also offer Shipping Services, Servicios en Español and honour Filipino Traditions.

Simple Cremation

Simple Cremation

Our Simple, Direct Cremation is an affordable choice, and covers in-home or virtual arrangements, respectful transfer, on‑site cremation, and prompt delivery of ashes and certificates, offering a dignified farewell for peace of mind.

Complete Price - $1,999.65 (including tax)

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Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life

A personalized memorial, includes in-home planning, cremation, coordination of venue, catering, flowers, and service materials, letting you honour your loved one while we manage every detail.

Prices starting at $3,051.75 (including tax), plus taxes, venue, celebrant, flowers, etc.

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Green Burial and Graveside

Green Burial & Graveside

Features cemetery coordination, eco- friendly options, ensuring a meaningful, environmentally conscious farewell guided with compassion throughout.

Prices starting at $3,219.75 (including tax), plus casket, cemetery, flowers, etc.

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Traditional Funeral Service

Traditional Funeral Service

The Traditional Funeral Service offers church ceremony with casket present, burial or cremation coordination (cremation fee extra), obituaries, flowers, transport, and compassionate organization.

Prices starting at $4,285, plus casket, taxes, church, cemetery, flowers, etc.

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We believe in doing things differently.

Trusted for over 33 years

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Supporting families with dignity, respect, and compassionate care for generations.

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Different. On Purpose.®

We provide genuine care and support, without pressure or pretence.

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Find our location closest to you

We proudly serve families through locations in both British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

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We understand this can be a very difficult time – and we're here to help.

Our compassionate team is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide the support and understanding you need, helping you honour your loved one in a way that truly reflects their life and legacy.

Together, we can create a meaningful tribute that celebrates their unique journey, ensuring they are remembered with love and dignity.

Our Guidance - Your Decisions®

We take the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring you fully understand your options – no up charges, no pressure tactics, and no obligation to choose immediately. We are committed to providing honest, trustworthy care.

We come to you

Uniquely, Alternatives offers an in-home option that our families appreciate. Comfort matters, be it in your home, a café, or a location of your choice – our team is ready to support you wherever you choose.

Easily arrange online

You can easily choose to make your arrangements online, at a pace that feels right for you. Our thoughtfully designed process ensures a smooth experience every step of the way. And, if you need help, we’re available anytime to assist.

Green options

We are 3-Leaf rated by the Green Burial Council of North America. We have options that are made from bamboo and willow, some are handcrafted and can be recycled and composted after use.

No hidden costs

Transparency is the foundation of our pricing. That's why we take pride in offering upfront pricing without any unexplainable charges, setting us apart from the practices commonly seen in the industry.

Local & Independent

Proudly Canadian
For over 30 years, we've proudly served the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley. As an independent funeral home, we offer personalized services that honour the unique stories and wishes of the families in our community.

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