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Whitney's Life Centers
1505 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20019 · (240) 990-9952
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★★★★★5.02 Google reviews
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About Whitney's Life Centers

Whitney's Life Centers is an independently owned funeral home serving the Washington, DC area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, though specific details about cremation-only packages, pre-planning options, or specialty services such as veterans' programs are not listed. Their direct cremation starts at $1,250 and traditional burial at $2,050, both of which appear to fall on the budget-friendly end of the DC market. They hold a 5.0-star Google rating, but with only 2 reviews, there is not yet enough customer feedback to draw reliable conclusions about the consistency of their service.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,250
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,050
Direct cremation from
$1,250
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,499
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$500
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$600
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$450
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$500
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$550
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$550
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$3,199
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,999
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,250
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,050

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Sherita
a year ago

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…

★★★★★Pier Phillips
2 years ago

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 ou…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(240) 990-9952
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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