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Honouring Life, Centred on Your Family’s Wishes

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

Serving 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 compassionate, full-service, personalized and professional care. Here’s what they have to say about us on Google about their experience with us.

"I felt very well taken care of by Alternatives after the passing of my beloved partner. They were very supportive, comforting, and helpful in so many ways. I would recommend them to anyone in need of funeral home/cremation services in the lower mainland. AJ was a pleasure to deal with, and his compassionate nature really shines through in how he deals with grieving clients. He even came to my home to make the arrangements, and hand delivered my partner's ashes..."

"Alternatives were there with a plan when we unexpectedly didn’t have a plan. From the initial phone call to the collection of my beloved to cremation and delivery, Alternatives were informative, honest, compassionate & very real people. They even did a followup call to offer condolences and to see if there was anything else they could assist with. Thank you for being so amazing in our saddest time."

"Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Serrvices were attentive to the practical matters that we had to navigate. Martin couldn't have been more supportive, respectful and caring, from the beginning to the last Goood-byes. We also appreciated you you reaching out several days after the service to offer any furtheer support we may need We will not forget your kindness and patience you showed in our time of grieving. Bless you and your staff for taking care of our beloved son. From..."

"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."

"Loosing our mom so very suddenly was the worst thing to happen to us. We choose Alternatives funeral and cremation as my dad liked that she went straight there and was taken care of there for her cremation. The team there was lovely to us through the whole process. They came to our house to do the paperwork and dropped off our mom’s ashes to us. From start to finish it was wonderful. The team has also followed up with..."

"I recently lost a love one, and chose Alternatives to do my funeral arrangements. I am so glad I decided to go with Alternatives. The service they provided was great, they came to my home and helped me with all the arrangements. They were friendly and professional, making sure I understood everything, and provided a list of things that I needed to do. After a few weeks they called to see how I was and if they could help in..."

"This was our third time making use of AFCS. At those times when we had many things to deal with, they managed this process professionally, compassionately, and with little input from us, so that we could focus on our other responsibilities. They continue to provide exemplary service and we highly recommended them!"

"I am extremely pleased with the professional and caring service I received from Kristi at Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. She always answered my questions promptly in a helpful and friendly manner. The online booking system is convenient and the options are explained in detail. The service costs are reasonable especially compared to other companies. My family and I highly recommend Alternatives Funeral and Cremations."

"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."

"Our mum passed recently and she had made arrangements with Alternative Funeral and Cremation services for her burial. As soon as the initial call was made until the last arrangements were over, Kristie and Elizabeth were there every step of the way. Their attention to all the details and their kind regard for our mum and family was evident. I would recommend Alternative Services to all my family and friends. Thank you Kristi for your kindness and professional handling of..."

Our Service Options

Our upfront 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 standard, transparent service offerings.

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

Simple Cremation

Simple Cremation

Cremation offers the simplicity and flexibility to say goodbye on your terms, whenever and wherever you choose.

Prices starting at $1,999.65 (including tax)

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Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life

This more modern style of service honours a loved one with music, eulogies, and a final procession, offering comfort and connection for family and friends.

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

Explore eco-friendly burials options that honour your loved one and the environment with biodegradable options.

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 is held at the church or other facility of your choice prior to the burial or cremation.

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

Proudly Canadian Owned and Operated - Flag Canadian

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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