Aftercare

Deciding on aftercare after the passing of a companion animal is a personal decision, and we can help assist in choosing the option that suits you best.

Three options are available:

• Communal cremation
• Private cremation
• Home burial

Cremation

We have partnered with Gateway Pet Memorial who provide a dignified and respectful cremation service for our treasured pets.

With communal cremation, your pet is gently placed into the crematory together with other pets. The ashes are collected and scattered at Sandy Ridge pet cemetery located outside of London, ON. Because no cremated remains are returned to you when you choose a communal cremation, you may wish to consider other memorial items that do not hold ashes (such as a paw print) to keep as a memory.

In private cremation, your pet will be the only pet in the cremation chamber during the cremation process. When the cremation process is complete, Gateway ensures that you receive only the cremated remains of your pet. Your pet’s cremated remains will be returned to your regular veterinary clinic in your selected urn, along with a certificate of cremation, authenticating that your pet was cremated at Gateway Pet Memorial.

Home burial

Some families prefer to bury their pet at home as this can be a very meaningful way to honour their life. Please be aware some municipalities have by-laws regarding home burial of pets, and we recommend contacting your city/township office to learn more.