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Our services & prices

Every arrangement, priced up front

Body pick-up, preparation, services, caskets, flowers, police escort and cemetery burial, coordinated with licensed providers across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Use the planner to see options and prices near you.

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  • All faith traditions honored

Services

Funeral director & staff services

Arrangement conference, permits and death certificates, coordination with cemetery, clergy and family. Included in ev...

From $2,070

Body pick-up & transfer

Dignified 24/7 transfer from home, hospital or facility into our care.

From $795

Refrigeration

Climate-controlled care while arrangements are made.

From $395

Embalming

Preparation for public viewing and open-casket services.

From $1,295

Tahara (ritual washing)

Traditional Jewish washing, purification and dressing in tachrichim, arranged with a chevra kadisha.

From $650

Ghusl & shrouding (kafan)

Islamic ritual washing and shrouding, arranged with the local masjid.

From $450

Funeral service & viewing

Staff and facilities for a visitation, chapel service or graveside service.

From $495

Cremation

Cremation with return of remains to the family.

From $2,695

Casket

From simple all-wood caskets to premium bronze.

From $795

Burial vault / grave liner

Outer burial container; required by most cemeteries.

From $1,595

Flowers

Casket sprays, standing arrangements and tributes.

From $150

Hearse to cemetery

Funeral coach for the procession to the cemetery or crematory.

From $795

Police escort

Motorcycle escort for the funeral procession.

From $450

Cemetery & burial

Burial site plus opening and closing at a cemetery near you.

From $3,050

Compare cemeteries, caskets and packages near you.

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A starting point, shaped around you

Arrangements that reflect your wishes.

Explore three starting points. Each can be tailored to your family, with individual choices and an itemized quote.

01

Essential

Straightforward coordination focused on necessary burial arrangements, with minimal optional additions.

Choose Essential
02

Traditional

Coordination for families considering viewing, ceremony, memorial, and burial services.

Choose Traditional
03

Personalized

Flexible coordination around religious traditions, cultural customs, transportation, and individual wishes.

Choose Personalized

Next, your religious or cultural preferences

Arrangements that honor your traditions.

Choose Christianity or Islam to explore relevant services. Other faith and secular pathways will follow once their services are confirmed.

02

Islam

Explore ghusl, kafan, Janazah prayer, transportation, Muslim cemetery options, burial, and documentation.

Explore Muslim services

Christianity · Burial arrangements

Christian burial arrangements, guided by your wishes.

Choose your preferences at your own pace. A coordinator will help confirm an itemized quote and arrangements with your family and service providers.

1. Your starting point
2. Choose your services

Choose only what you need. Selections express preferences, not mandatory bundles. A coordinator confirms services and costs.

Transportation of deceased

Quote required

Removal and transfer to a funeral facility. Paid service: the first 15 miles are covered by the quoted transport charge. Travel beyond 15 miles is charged separately; mileage basis and extra-mile rate require confirmation.

Body care & preparation

Quote required

Discuss washing, cleansing, dressing, and preparation with the funeral home. Embalming is a separate preference to review, not automatically selected for Christianity.

Refrigeration & storage

Quote required

Temporary preservation when needed. Duration, availability, and charges require confirmation.

Burial shroud or casket

Quote required

Actual casket models, materials, dimensions, availability, and itemized prices must be provided by the funeral home. No inventory or prices are confirmed here.

Funeral or religious service

Quote required

Coordination of prayers, ceremonies, or memorial services. Pastor or priest availability and fees require confirmation.

Cemetery arrangements

Quote required

Plot selection and cemetery coordination depend on family choices. Request options with cemetery-specific prices and availability.

Gravesite preparation

Quote required

The cemetery handles grave opening, closing, and burial equipment. Confirm inclusions and separate cemetery fees.

Final transportation

Quote required

Transfer to the cemetery or burial location. Separate from initial removal; route, vehicle, and price require confirmation.

Burial & interment

Quote required

Coordinate placement in the grave and completion of burial according to family preferences and cemetery requirements. Confirm each provider’s responsibilities.

Documentation & permits

Quote required

Death certificates, burial permits, and paperwork assistance in collaboration with a local funeral home. Quantities, required authorizations, and fees are confirmed for each case.

Services, provider availability, cemetery space, and dates require confirmation. This planner does not take payments or reserve services.

Islam · Muslim burial arrangements

Muslim burial arrangements, with care and clarity.

Choose preferences for ghusl, kafan, Janazah, and burial. A coordinator will confirm services, availability, and an itemized quote with your family and relevant providers. Discuss religious preferences with your chosen imam.

1. Your starting point
2. Choose your services

Choose only what you need. Selections express preferences, not mandatory bundles. A coordinator confirms services and costs.

Transportation of deceased

Quote required

Removal and transfer to a funeral facility. The quoted initial transport charge covers the first 15 miles; beyond 15 miles is charged separately. Mileage basis and additional-mile rates require confirmation.

Ghusl — ritual washing & preparation

Quote required

Coordinate ritual washing with an appropriate Muslim preparation team. Discuss privacy, family participation, and team preferences with your coordinator and imam. No preparation method is selected automatically.

Refrigeration & temporary care

Quote required

Temporary preservation when needed while arrangements are confirmed. Duration, facility availability, and charges require confirmation. Share your preferred timing with your coordinator.

Kafan — shroud & burial container

Quote required

Request shrouding and discuss materials and specifications. A simple casket or container may be needed depending on cemetery, transport, and applicable requirements; confirm options with the provider and imam.

Salat al-Janazah — funeral prayer

Quote required

Coordinate the funeral prayer with an imam or the family’s chosen mosque. Location, congregation arrangements, scheduling, and any applicable fees require confirmation.

Muslim cemetery arrangements

Quote required

Request cemetery or Muslim-section options with availability and itemized pricing. Discuss burial practices with the cemetery and imam. No cemetery partnership or plot availability is confirmed here.

Gravesite preparation

Quote required

The cemetery coordinates opening, closing, and equipment. Discuss grave orientation and preparation preferences with the cemetery and imam. Inclusions and separate charges require confirmation.

Final transportation

Quote required

Transfer to the prayer location and cemetery as agreed, separate from initial removal. Confirm route, additional stops, vehicle, timing, and charges.

Burial & interment

Quote required

Discuss burial preferences and family participation with the cemetery and imam. Request prompt coordination; timing depends on release, permits, provider capacity, and cemetery availability. Same-day burial is not guaranteed.

Documentation & permits

Quote required

Assistance with death certificates, burial permits, and paperwork in collaboration with a local funeral home. Confirm authorizations, quantities, fees, and requirements affecting timing.

Services, provider availability, cemetery space, and dates require confirmation. This planner does not take payments or reserve services.

Clear steps. Human support.

You do not have to figure it out alone.

One dedicated point of contact helps you understand the next step and coordinate the details.

01

Tell us what is needed

Share your location, urgency, preferences, and budget guidance.

Call to begin
02

Explore your options

We discuss services and check coverage, provider capacity, and scheduling.

Discuss arrangements
03

Review an itemized quote

Understand provider identities, inclusions, exclusions, and optional charges before deciding.

Ask a question
04

Confirm agreements

Review the appropriate authorizations and agreements for your chosen services.

Discuss the details
05

Follow payment instructions

Your confirmed arrangements explain who receives payment and what each charge covers.

Discuss payment

One plan. One point of contact.

More clarity, when it matters most.

Guiding Lights coordinates burial and funeral requests for families in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We help connect service choices, provider communication, and practical next steps. Licensed third-party providers perform regulated funeral and burial services. We welcome families of all faiths, cultural traditions, and secular preferences.

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Guiding Lights · Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia

A little space to breathe.

Burial coordination with clarity, dignity, and a dedicated point of contact. Call +1 (917) 475-6329 or email officialguidinglights@gmail.com to discuss arrangements.

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Your questions, answered

A little clarity for the road ahead.

If you would prefer to talk through a question, call us.

Where do you coordinate services?

We review requests across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). Specific coverage, services, and dates are confirmed for each location and case.

How much will arrangements cost?

Request an itemized quote based on your location and chosen services. Coordination charges, provider charges, third-party fees, and optional items are reviewed before approval.

Can arrangements reflect our faith or cultural traditions?

Tell us the practices and preferences that matter to your family. We will discuss appropriate options with available providers.

Does a request reserve services or a burial date?

No. Your coordinator must confirm provider capacity, cemetery space, permits, transportation, and other requirements as applicable.

Can I ask about planning ahead?

Yes. Advance-planning inquiries are informational. Prepaid funeral arrangements are not offered through this request process.

Take the next step

We are here to help you begin.

Call +1 (917) 475-6329 or email officialguidinglights@gmail.com. Tell us your name, callback number, location, and when assistance is needed. Please do not send sensitive identity, medical, or financial documents by email.

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