Aftercare Options & Memorial Choices
Dignified, respectful care for your companion after they have passed.
Thinking about what happens after your pet has passed is one of the most emotional parts of saying goodbye. There is no right or wrong choice, only what brings the greatest comfort to you and your family.
Whether you would like individual cremation with ashes returned, a peaceful communal cremation, home burial, or special memorial keepsakes, Lucia will guide you with warmth, clarity, and zero pressure.
Aftercare Options
If you choose cremation, the vet will personally take care of your pet’s transportation with tenderness and deep respect. You may decide in advance, or take time during the consultation to talk through what feels best.
Individual Cremation
Your pet will be cremated on their own, and their ashes will be returned to you in your choice of urn or casket. This option allows you to keep your pet’s memory close and create a lasting tribute to honour their life.
- Individual, dignified cremation.
- Ashes returned to your home.
- Choice of casket, urn, or keepsake.
Communal Cremation
Your pet will be cremated with other much loved animals in a respectful, communal process. Ashes are not returned.
- The vet arranges transport with care.
- Respectful communal process.
Burial at Home
If you wish to bury your pet at home in your garden, the vet will gently prepare your pet and leave them peacefully in your care after they have passed.
- Your pet remains in your familiar garden.
Memorial choices
You may also wish to choose from a few memorial keepsakes, created with care to help you remember your pet in a special way:
Ink paw print or nose print
A gentle keepsake of your pet’s paw.
A delicate, ink impression capturing the fine contours of your pet’s paw or nose on quality presentation card.
Foam paw print
A lasting 3D impression to treasure.
A lasting impression of your pet’s paw, carefully made in soft foam. The frame also includes a space for your favourite photo.
Fur clipping
A soft memento of your pet’s coat.
Ashes return and support after your loss
Individual cremation includes the return of your pet’s ashes; communal cremation does not. Please ask about the expected timing and return arrangements when discussing aftercare, so you know what to expect.
You can see the cremation options and additional charges on our prices page and online calculator.
If you would like someone to talk to about losing your pet, Blue Cross Pet Loss Support offers free, confidential support. Their website explains the ways you can get in touch.
