Cremation Options & Prices
Precious Pets Crematory offers Private and Communal (Group) cremations.
Our facility is thoughtfully designed for the comfort of our clients in their time of grieving. We offer, by appointment, a private viewing area for those who wish to witness their pets cremation. This way you can be assured that you will receive only your pets cremated remains back.
The staff at Precious Pets Crematory assures you that your special family member will be handled in a gentle and respectful manner. Precious Pets Crematory wants to help you in making certain that your beloved pet has a prompt and dignified cremation.
Private Cremation
Private cremation means that your pet is placed PRIVATELY into the cremation chamber. The cremated remains of your loving pet are then returned to you in a urn of your choosing.
Private cremation services includes the Private cremation process, placing the cremated remains in an urn of your choosing and your pet can be then picked up at our facility. A certificate of cremation is issued with every Private Cremation along with your pet being memorialized on our website with a memorial tribute photo for two years.
Cremains are usually returned within 24-48 hours of pet delivery. We are also available after-hours or for emergency service if needed for an additional fee of $50.
Communal Cremation
Communal cremation means that your pet is cremated in a group setting with other pets. This service includes the cremation process. Pet cremated remains are not returned if you choose this service. Please note the cremation fees for communal are the same as the private fees.
The Cremation Process
Cremation is a very clean and rapid method of reducing ones remains.
During the cremation process, your pet is gently laid on the hearth of the crematory, and the door is shut. The door remains shut until the cremation is complete. Cremation of an average-sized pet takes about 1-2 hours. When the process is complete, the cremains are gathered and handled with care as they are processed.
Cremains are then placed into an urn of the owner’s choice and packaged for return to the family if a Private Cremation is chosen.
The Private cremation fee includes a basic urn for your pet, however, if you wish to purchase a more decorative urn for your family friend, see our Urns page on our website to view alternatives. If it is your intention to bring your beloved pet to us please call first to verify our presence in the building. If you want you may fill out and bring our Cremation Authorization/Release Form with you when you bring us your pet otherwise we will fill it out when you arrive for your appointment.
