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Pet Cremation Services
Upon notification of the death of your pet, a Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary employee or Funeral Director travels to your vet's location in a pet transport vehicle, collects your pet and delivers it to the cremation facility. Cremated remains and a Certificate of Cremation are returned to you in about three days unless you have chosen to have the ashes scattered or respectively buried.
If your pet had a favorite toy, collar or blanket, you may wish for it to join your pet in cremation. We encourage you to ask about special needs or situations. For example, many owners request fur clippings as a keepsake.
Some owners prefer not to have their pet's ashes returned to them. In this situation, communal cremation is available. The ashes from these unsegregated group cremations may be buried or scattered at sea in the waters of the Puget Sound. On request, a Certificate of Cremation is issued and returned.
Tacoma Pet Crematory offers a variety of services to meet your needs. Each service is performed with the compassion and dignity your beloved pet deserves.
With each of our pet cremation services, our professional driver will transport your pet directly from the veterinary hospital to our facility. Please read below for a list of our animal cremation services in Tacoma WA.
Private Cremation
Through choosing private pet cremation it allows you to be with your pet until the very end, to comfort them and receive the closure you may need. We are proud and honored to offer a private pet cremation service in Tacoma WA because we understand the everlasting relationship that people have with their pets.
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Individual Cremation
If an individual cremation is chosen, your pet will be with a unique identification disk that remains with your pet throughout the entire cremation process. Your pet's cremated remains (otherwise called ashes) will then be placed in the container or urn of your choice, along with the identification disk.
Communal Cremation
If a Communal Cremation is chosen, your pet is cremated in a group setting with other pets. The cremated remains (otherwise called ashes) are not returned but are scattered in the waters of the Puget Sound. This service is only available through your veterinarian, not through our office directly.
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Burial
If a burial is chosen, we can help you arrange an individual burial on your property or at two local pet cemeteries. Burial plots and head stones include a large variety of options. We can help provide researched cost and service options to ensure your needs are being met.
A Lasting Impression
Tacoma Pet Crematory is now offering a new service for those pet owners interested in having a lasting memory of their pet.
Prior to the cremation process, we can now make an impression of your pet's paw. This polymer clay impression will provide an eternal memory of your beloved pet.
As your partner in pet care, it is our promise that your pet will receive the same care and compassion in death as it received in life. We understand the unique place pets occupy in our lives. If you have chosen to receive the ashes of your pet, we can help you select the ideal vessel to hold and commemorate the special memory of your little friend. From the simplest tiny tin to the most ornate engraved box, we are sure we'll help you find your pet's final peaceful home.
If you are looking to plan a pet cremation service in Tacoma, we're here to help. Simply contact us to get started.
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