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Cremation & Funeral Alternatives
8717 Green Pastures Drive, Baltimore, MD 21286 · (410) 321-1005
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★★★★★4.727 Google reviews

About Cremation & Funeral Alternatives

Cremation & Funeral Alternatives is an independently owned funeral home serving the Baltimore area, which means families are typically working directly with the owners rather than a corporate staff. As the name suggests, the home offers cremation services alongside fuller funeral options, giving families flexibility in how they choose to honor their loved one. Direct cremation starts at $725, which is on the more affordable end of the Baltimore market and may appeal to families looking for a straightforward, lower-cost option. The home holds a 4.7-star rating across 27 Google reviews, reflecting a generally positive customer experience, though the relatively small number of reviews means there is limited feedback to draw broader conclusions from.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$725
Direct cremation from
$725
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,095
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$545
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$310
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$325
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$325
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$290
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$290
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$725
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Leslie Ash
a month ago

On behalf of the entire Stromberg and Brooks family, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Peaceful Alternatives for the exceptional care and compassion shown in handling Kenny’s services. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt a sense of comfort and reassurance in the kindness and profess…

★★★★★E C
a month ago

I can’t say enough positive things for how well the staff at Peaceful Alternatives treated our family during a most difficult time. We again chose Peaceful Alternatives to take care of our mother based upon how well they took care of our father when he passed away ten years ago. The staff guided us …

★★★★★Gaming BOT98
2 months ago

From our initial visit with Casey, my sister and I knew that this was going to be the perfect place for my mom. Soon thereafter, coming back to finalize many other details, we worked with Danielle who was just as amazing. Patient, Compassionate, she made us feel like we were family. As hard as thi…

★★★★★Karen Brackin
3 months ago

I cannot rave enough about the outstanding and amazing treatment provided by Peaceful Alternatives for my mom, Roseanne Mergler. Every step of the journey from her passing 12/27 through the handoff of her ashes today was handled professionally, compassionately, and beautifully. Danielle Shaw, our co…

★★★★★J C
4 months ago

Amy Orton was absolutely fabulous. She treated us with such kindness and patience, offering comfort while maintaining complete professionalism. She assisted us in every possible way and truly went above and beyond. We are so grateful for her support and for making this transition feel so seamless. H…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(410) 321-1005
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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