A Cremation-Affordable Altrntv
1115 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
What Families Say
“After the emotional experience of witnessing our mother succumb to and pass from injuries sustained in an automobile accident, and weighed down with the difficult decisions we needed to make concerning her care, it was with exponential relief that my sister and I were able to call upon Caitlin and A Cremation - Affordable Alternative once again (she had also cared for the cremation of my sister's husband). Our meeting with Caitlin was friendly and compassionate, even lighthearted, as we spoke about my mother, which my sister and I appreciated. We filled out the required paperwork effortlessly and then we were shown a binder with urns at various prices, with nary a hint of pressure - this truly is an "affordable" alternative, it's a blessedly "personal" service (I live in Rhode Island, and AC-AA was in constant contact regarding shipment of my mother's remains). I CANNOT recommend this service highly enough.”
— George Andrade
“The service provided by A Cremation and in particular, Caitlin, was wonderful. She made the process so easy with her calm, reassuring personality. I can't thank her enough for helping our family through this most difficult time.”
— Deb Long
“Caitlyn was not only very understanding but super helpful. She made my family feel very comfortable and she was a big help to make the process of this difficult occurrence very easy and smooth! The Affordable in their name is VERY ACCURATE! Since our death was so abrupt and without any warnings at all, (just after the holidays), money was extremely tight! We are immensely appeased by the cremation cost but we were able to get an urn that is very respectable at an affordable fee. I would VERY HIGHLY suggest this service in the future! Death is inevitable, so if you couldn't plan ahead, this is an option, I can attest to, that is the BEST and most appropriate decision. We were able to have him cremated with a letter and some pictures that will be with him for eternity! Thanks again to the entire crew at A Cremation Affordable Alternative! -The Campbell family.”
— Sinister Olive
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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