Aftercare
There are several aftercare options for your companion.
Burial
You may carry out a home burial if you have the capacity to do so. This can take place either at your home or a private home of someone you are close to. We can advise further – please ask.
Cremation with our recommended crematorium
We work with Ashley at Atypical Pet Crematorium. We can assure you that he is super-considerate, sensitive and caring; he worked for a short time in a corporate pet crematorium where these values he did not find, hence him starting up "Atypical Pet Crematorium" to bring true support and care through to people and their pets at this difficult time. Ashley always treats your pet as he would his own.
We coordinate with Ashley, and either Ashley attends at the end of our appointment, or when you feel you would be ready, and assists you by taking your pet to the crematorium on your behalf, or we take your pet with us and transfer them to Ashley's care. There are usually fees for this transportation, but most clients would rather this option as they do not feel up to taking care of this aspect themselves.
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If you prefer, you can take your companion to Atypical Pet Crematorium yourself where a private room is offered for you to say your last goodbye; this can assist with processing of grief associated with the death of your beloved pet. Some clients feel this is supportive and something they want to do themselves. In this case, please contact Ashley directly on 01242801481 or follow the link below; we do not coordinate with Ashley if you are taking your pet to the crematorium yourself.
Due to requests, we have recently updated this service to include routine cremation to support those clients who would not like ashes returned or who cannot afford individual cremation but who would still like their pet's aftercare to be handled with utmost respect and dignity. Please contact us to find out more information as it may depend on your location as to whether this service can be provided. Often it is more economical to contact your own vet to support you with this, but if you would like us to coordinate it then please do ask as we will do what we can.
Atypical Pet Crematorium
Atypical Pet Crematorium is based in the heart of the Cotswolds. We deliver a bespoke, compassionate, and loving service to both you and your pet; ensuring you are reunited within 24 hours. Atypical Pet Crematorium understand your loss and go above and beyond to ensure you have the reassurance and resilience to move forward knowing that when your companion needed you the most, you did everything you could. In providing the very best care for both you and your pet, we work alongside Paws to Sleep, to ensure that the trust and reassurance built between us can be extended, should you choose to have your beloved pet individually cremated. Our passions are pets, people and the planet. Call Atypical Pet Crematorium: 01242801481
Transportation of your pet after euthanasia
We work with Atypical Pet Crematorium to seamlessly provide transportation of your pet to the crematorium after euthanasia, or you can take your pet to Ashley or your chosen crematorium or your primary care provider for cremation services yourself.
Cremation with an alternative cremation service
You may, of course, also arrange cremation with an alternative service. Crematoriums, more often than not, enable you to take your pet to them and/or offer a collection service. They mostly offer a choice of private or communal cremation.
Tributes and Memorials
You can speak with crematoria about getting a bespoke presentation for your pet's ashes and there are a wide range of options. You can get more information about what they offer on their webpages or by contacting the crematoria and discussing directly to find what you would like. You can also get ashes back "to scatter" and if you want to you can source your own lovely keepsake online – one that feels right for you. And I have in the past had some jewellery made by a company called 'Precious by Kerry' which I can recommend. She can work with some of the ashes and produce beautiful jewellery.
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Most crematoria also will do a paw print for you. And some people like to take a cutting of hair from their pet as well, and we can provide you with a little glass bottle to keep this in.
We realise this is a difficult time for you and want you to have the choice to say goodbye the most supportive way, so please let us know what your preferred options are and we will help you in whichever way we can.