Support for applicant

A funeral professional who has worked with Whitaker since 2009 read a letter praising his integrity and calling the site ideal for the water cremation facility.

A Laurel funeral professional and former colleague praised Whitaker's leadership and endorsed the application.

Whitaker's managing funeral director praised his character and urged decision-makers to educate themselves on alkaline hydrolysis.

A District Heights resident and lifelong area native said she has no objections as a nearby neighbor and called opponents' concerns rooted in lack of knowledge.

A Capitol Heights resident and Whitaker employee (removal tech) wrote that he researched the process and has no concerns about it in the neighborhood.

A Capitol Heights native who owns a funeral home in Alexandria testified to Whitaker's three decades of professionalism and the regional need for the service.

A Landover funeral home owner with a 25-year business relationship with Whitaker called alkaline hydrolysis a much-needed eco-friendly alternative.

A D.C. resident and funeral-services operator who first met Whitaker as a client family member voiced support citing environmental concerns.

Senior pastor of Royal Oak Pentecostal Church testified Whitaker helped at least 20 church members with funeral costs and urged the community to support progress.