Funeral Alternatives Group

Funeral Alternatives is a locally-owned and operated family business that has been providing sensible funeral solutions to the value-conscious consumers of Maine. We take pride in our simplified approach to funeral services, which offers greater flexibility and cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars less than traditional funeral homes. Our experienced and caring funeral directors are available 24/7 to answer your questions, handle your funeral prearrangements, or to finalize funeral arrangements.

Our mission is to provide fair, simple, and no-pressure funeral services to our clients. We understand that the decision between cremation and burial is a personal one, and we are here to accommodate your preferences and provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. Our services include cremation, burial and funeral services, pre-need packages, and memorial merchandise. We have locations in Lewiston, Brunswick, and Augusta, Maine, and we serve Androscoggin County, Cumberland County, Kennebec County, and surrounding areas.

Cremation Services

At Funeral Alternatives, we offer simplified, low-cost cremation options designed to meet the needs of your family and budget. Our cremation services include:

1. Simple Cremation: $2,100.00 complete - Includes temporary urn, cremation fee, minimum required cremation tray, and cremation with a memorial or graveside service.

2. Cremation with a Memorial or a Graveside Service: $3,370.00 complete - Includes choice of a bronze urn or scattering urn, cremation fee, minimum required cremation tray, memorial service, and cremation with a memorial or graveside service.

3. Cremation with a Viewing Before: $4,695.00 complete - Includes oak rental casket, bronze urn, visiting hours, cremation fee, all services, and cremation with a viewing before.

All of our cremation services include arrangements conference, transfer of remains from place of death, embalming (traditional and visiting only), obtaining all state permits, filing of certificate of death, social security report of death, and applicable veterans administration.

Burial and Funeral Services

In addition to our cremation services, we also offer burial and funeral services that can be customized to meet your specific needs and budget. Our experienced funeral directors will guide you through the process of planning a traditional funeral, including selecting a casket, arranging for transportation, and coordinating with the cemetery.

Pre-Need Arrangements

Pre-need arrangements offer peace of mind and save you money. Advance planning of a funeral or memorial is a way to ensure that plans are thought out and in place before there is a time of need. Through careful advance selection of each step of the process, it is easier to compare options, discuss ideas, and make the right arrangements to accommodate the wishes and budgets of those concerned. We are here to answer your questions and help you make the process as easy as possible.

Memorial Merchandise

Funeral Alternatives offers memorial urns and vaults from leading U.S. companies. Select from bronze, marble, granite, steel, cloisonne, or wood in a variety of colors and styles. Personalization is also available. View a sampling of our product line on this website, but please call us if you have something specific in mind that you don't see here.