After care
Making the decision of what to do after your pet has passed can be just as difficult as making the decision to say goodbye. Below are some of the options included in your visit. Also please scroll down for more information on burial and cremation.
“We may not be together
In the way we used to be
We are still connected by
A cord no eye can see
So whenever you need to find me
We’re never far apart
If you look beyond the horizon
And listen with your heart”
- Anonymous
Below are some of the aftercare options I provide at no additional cost
Euthabag
The euthabag is a lovely way to place your pets remains, the bags are non biodegrabable and leakproof meaning your pets remains will always be safe. Each bag can be personalised with hand written messages and drawings.
Ink paw and nose prints
These are the more traditional prints that are offered. These will be taken on some lovely card to make a beautiful keepsake.
You can choose whether you would like paw prints, nose prints or both.
Hair Clippings
I can take some hair clippings once your pet has passed and present them in this lovely glass bottle with a rainbow paw charm for you to keep.
Clay prints
Clay prints can make a lovely keepsake of your pets paw. These are made from air dried clay so can easily be done during our visit.
Paw print on canvas
A slightly different presentation to the traditional paw print, these are made with children's washable paints and you can choose what colour you would like. All prints come with their own mini easel to display them.
Fur clipping keyrings
A slightly different presentation for fur clippings, these lovely keyring pouches with a window that you can place some hair clippings in and they can always be by your side.
Aftercare Options Available
Below are the aftercare options available to you. There are 2 local independent crematoriums within my service area, both of these crematoriums offer a lovely individual cremation service.
The other options are communal cremation and home burial.
Please see below for more information on these options and links to their websites.
Please note as a fully mobile practice I can not offer cold storage so if you are requiring cremation this may need to be scheduled around the crematoriums availability.
Oliver's Highland Pet Crematorium
Oliver's Highland Pet Crematorium is based at Alcaig near Conan Bridge and offers a lovely individual cremation service.
For more information on Oliver's Highland Pet Crematorium please see the link below.
Nairn Pet Crematorium
Nairn Pet Crematorium is located just outside Nairn and also offers a lovely individual pet cremation service.
For more information on Nairn Pet Crematorium please see the link below.
Communal Pet Cremation
Communal Pet Cremation is where several pets are cremated together and as such no ashes are returned. This may also be a more affordable option for those wishing to cremate but would not like their pets ashes returned.
Please note neither local crematorium offers this service and if you would prefer this option you would need to arrange this through your own vet.
Your own vet will be able to provide you costings for this service.
Home Burial
If you choose to bury your pet I can provide a euthabag to you at no extra cost.
Under UK law legislation last updated in 2013, you are permitted to bury animals within the grounds of your own home, subject to certain conditions:
You must own, not rent, the land where the pet is buried.
The pet must not be buried near any water sources.
There must be two feet of earth above the pet in heavy soils, and three feet in lighter soils.
The pet’s remains must not be hazardous to human health.