Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation & Memorials, What is Cremation

Q. What is Cremation?

A. Cremation is an alternative to burial for handling your pets remains. We are such a mobile society in today's times, with all of us moving and changing residences several times during our life time. Also, as new residential developments come along there are sometimes restrictions on wether you can any longer bury your pet in your backyard. Cremation is an option that allows you the choice to handle your pets remains as you wish. Wether you choose to then bury them, scatter them or place them a decorative urn or other memorial. The choice is up to you. The decision you make should be the one that you and your family members are most comfortable with in keeping the precious memory close to your heart.

When considering if cremation is right for your situation, keep in mind your future plans, your current living situation, your religious and personal values. All of these can help you determine if cremation is the right choice for you.

The Cremation Process itself consists of placing your pet into into a cremation chamber. A very intense heat then returns your pets body back to it's basic elements. Once the animal has been placed into the chamber the heat builds to where the cremation actually starts. The larger the pet the longer this will take.

Once this process is complete the end result is what are called the cremains, or commonly referred to as ashes. The cremains may also contain small pieces of bone fragments. All non-combustible material will be separated and removed. These particles will not be turned. The bone fragments are then ground into a fine powder like substance resembling fine sand, usually gray to white in color. The remains are then transferred to a transparent pouch along with their individual ID tag. They are then placed into the requested urn or container and sealed.. A Certificate of Cremation is returned with the remains.

Q. What is the difference between Individual, Private, and Communal cremation?

A. With an Individual Cremation more than one animal is processed at a time. All animals are segregated from each other during the process to assure the remains are those of said animal. The ashes are then separately collected, processed and placed in an attractive urn, along with the individual ID tag.

Private Cremation is when the pet is cremated entirely alone in the chamber. Though this is not necessary for maintaining complete separation, we acknowledge that some pet owners might prefer this option. We will accommodate a request for this at an additional charge.

Communal Cremation is when multiple animals will be cremated together with no separation.. No ashes will be processed or returned. All animals entrusted to Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation will be cremated. We do not and will not use rendering, fertilizer or landfill disposal.

For those who wish to be present during the actual cremation of their pet, this service is available, by pre-arranged appointment. There is an additional charge for this service.

Q. How Can I Be Sure I'm Getting Back My Own Pet?

Peaceful Paws Pet Cremation & Memorials exclusively uses a positive ID system. This guarantees that the remains of the pet can be identified throughout the entire process. We issue the Veterinarian Facility a numbered "ID DISC" that is assigned to the pet. This "ID DISC" number is than entered onto all paperwork. As we proceed through the process the "ID DISC" remains with the pet and returned to the family. Thus ensuring that they are receiving their pets remains.