# Compare pet crematory quotes in writing

A step-by-step method to decide what you need, ask every provider the same questions, read a price list and compare true totals side by side.

- Level: Practitioner
- Length: 60 minutes
- Exam questions: 8, pass mark 80%, up to 3 attempts
- Certificate: valid for 12 months

## What you will learn

- Write down the cremation type, attendance, handover and size you need before you call.
- Ask each provider the same questions and keep the answers in writing.
- Read a price list for its date, its cremation type and what the base fee leaves out.
- Add every extra you will use to find the true total, and compare only like with like.
- Keep a record of the quote, the form and the final invoice.

## Lessons

1. [Decide what you need first](https://petcremation.fyi/academy/compare-pet-crematory-quotes/decide-what-you-need.md) (12 minutes)
2. [Ask every provider the same questions](https://petcremation.fyi/academy/compare-pet-crematory-quotes/ask-every-provider-the-same-questions.md) (13 minutes)
3. [Read a price list](https://petcremation.fyi/academy/compare-pet-crematory-quotes/read-a-price-list.md) (13 minutes)
4. [Compare true totals and keep records](https://petcremation.fyi/academy/compare-pet-crematory-quotes/compare-totals-and-keep-records.md) (12 minutes)

## Questions

### Do I need to call every crematory on the site?

No. Two or three is enough for most owners. More can make the choice harder. Ask each one the same questions so the answers are easy to compare.

### Can I use the cost estimator instead of a quote?

No. The estimator shows reference figures from one published UK price list, as a rough guide. Your provider's own written price list is the figure that counts.

### Does passing the exam mean a provider is a good choice?

No. The certificate of completion records that you passed this site's exam. Choosing a provider is your decision. It rests on the answers you get and how you feel on the call.

Also on the [web page](https://petcremation.fyi/academy/compare-pet-crematory-quotes).