Pet Cremation by Water
11 W College Dr, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004
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.
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 Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,620–$8,240. 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.
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What Families Say
“Thank you so much for honoring my beardie Lionel 🦎💜 Great service, very caring and understanding. Ever since Lionel was a baby he was missing 2 toes in the back. So I wanted to get his back feet and tail clay printed. I love how it turned out. I highly recommend Pet Cremation by Water. Thank you again 💜”
— Annie Ballin
“So very compassionate and caring. This is my second rabbit that I’ve brought to them, and I had such peace of mind bringing them here. Patient, understanding, caring, and thoughtful. They somehow managed to make difficult situation into a better one, knowing my pets were in safe hands. Thank you for the service you offer grieving families, and for being compassionate during the process. The gentleman who was present when I dropped off my bunny was the same one when I picked him up. Great demeanor, when he took my bunny to the back, he held him like he was his own. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope I don’t have to come here again anytime soon, but when I do, I know that I’ll come here again, so my pets can have the dignity they deserve. 🐾”
— Libby M
“I can’t thank this place enough for the kindness and care they showed during one of the hardest moments of my life. Saying goodbye to my bird, Mylo, was incredibly painful, but the staff treated us with so much respect, compassion, and gentleness. They took the time to explain everything, answered my questions with patience, and made me feel truly supported rather than rushed. The water cremation process was handled beautifully, and it brought me a lot of peace knowing Mylo was cared for so thoughtfully. Now I have a necklace where I can carry my loved Mylo with me everywhere, and it means more to me than I can put into words. I will always be grateful for how they honored my little companion. I highly recommend this place to anyone saying goodbye to a beloved pet.”
— Lupe
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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