afterlife care

There are many options available for the afterlife care of your loved one. You may want to review these options and discuss them with family or friends prior to our visit.  

cremation

  •  COMMUNAL (GROUP):  Your pet's ashes are dispersed on land with others.  
  •  INDIVIDUAL (PRIVATE):  Your pet's exclusive ashes are returned to you.  
  •  WITNESSED:  You are present to observe the cremation process.                                                ( Pet's Rest in Colma is the nearest facility to offer this option. )
  •  AQUAMATION: A water-based cremation process that is currently used, unless fire-based is requested.  You can read more about it by clicking here. 
We currently use Animal Memorial Service in Gilroy, unless requested otherwise. Communal or Group ashes are spread with other pet's ashes on a ranch in Salinas (see photos below and right). 
Individual or Private ashes are returned to you within one or two weeks by USPS with "signature required" on delivery.  A simple, yet beautiful maple urn will be used with your pet's name laser-engraved on a plaque attached to the front.  Please refer to their website "AnimalMemorialService.com" for other urn options.
Of course, you are always welcome to make arrangements with your regular veterinarian or crematorium of your choice.  

burial

  • AT HOME:  You may choose to keep the body, but be aware of local laws regarding burial of pets inside city limits. 
  • PET CEMETERY: Some of the Service Providers listed below have a pet cemetery and offer lawn burials on their property. 

memorialization

Photos, fur samples, digital paw prints, memorial bands, etc.  Feel free to discuss any thoughts or ideas with me.  CLICK HERE  for items offered by Animal Memorial Service. 

We would love to honor and celebrate your pet's life by posting a photo and some personal words about them on our Love Stories page. 

service providers in Northern California

Allied Pet Crematory
707-422-5750
409 Railroad Avenue
Suisun, CA  94585
www.alliedpetcrematory.com


Forever My Pet Cremation
408-847-6454
5945 Obata Way, Suite D
Gilroy, Ca 95020
www.forevermypetcremation.com


Monterey Bay Loved Pet
831-722-8722
885 Strawberry Canyon Rd.
Royal Oaks, CA  95076
www.lovedpet.com

Pets at Peace
925-408-2428
2002 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
http://petsatpeaceca.com
Animal Memorial Service
408-847-1002
8860 Muraoka Drive
Gilroy, CA  95020
www.animalmemorialservice.com


Golden State Pet Crematorium
510-449-1881
2423 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA  94546
www.gspccares.com

My Pet's Cemetery
707-762-6743
430 Magnolia Avenue
Petaluma, CA 94952
www.mypetscemetery.net

Valley Pet Crematory
209-334-0363
1023 E. Vine St. Ste. F
Lodi, CA  95240
www.valleypetcrematory.com
Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park
707-255-3456
2462 Atlas Peak Road
Napa, CA  94558
www.bubbling-well.com

Groveway Vet Hospital
510-581-6629
2423 Grove Way
Castro Valley, CA  94546
www.vetncare.com


Pet's Rest
650-755-2201
1905 Hillside Blvd.
Colma, CA  94014
www.petsrest.com