Whitney’s Life Centers Funeral Home, Mortuary & Cremations
1515 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20019
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 District of Columbia
$3,493 – $10,987
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,493–$10,987. 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
“Whitney's Life Center provided my family with the utmost of care and attention during the most difficult time of our lives. Whitney was available to answer all of our questions and provided prompt responses! Whitney provided the TLC that he promised every step of the way! I can't say enough about our experience with WLC. It was a long process due to our circumstances, but Whitney was patient and understanding through the whole process. Whitney not only answered our countless questions, but he also catered to our special requests and made all of our wishes for my father's remains come true! The businesses that he works with provided us with beautiful programs, an awesome slide show and we were able to live stream the whole service for our family and friends who could not be in attendance. Whitney was professional but made us feel like we had known each other for years. He understood our needs and took care of them. I can't thank Whitney's Life Center enough!”
— Pier Phillips
“I would highly recommend this funeral home to anyone seeking cremation services. Mr. Whitney’s professionalism, warmth and attention to detail turned a painful time into a bearable and healing experience. The arrangements were handled with the utmost respect and dignity and he went above and beyond to accommodate our wishes. We are forever grateful for the care he provided to our family.”
— Sherita
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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