To most people, pets are more than just animals. They are members of the family. When one passes away, whether it’s anticipated or sudden, it can be a tragedy to the owners. For a long time, burying your pets was the most traditional way of handling their remains. However, pet cremation in a funeral home in Holly Hill, SC, have become more and more popular in years’ past. These services are often offered at funeral homes that offer regular cremation services, and there is a myriad of merchandise available to memorialize your beloved pet. 

Usually, the funeral home will provide transportation from the vet’s office or from your home, to the crematory. You may also bring your pet to the funeral home instead. There are generally several different packages available for pet cremation. One option is to have your pet cremated alongside several other pets. They will be kept with a personalized steel disc that will go with them every step of the way. This way you can feel confident that the ashes you receive belong to your beloved pet. For a little higher of a price, you can opt for a fully individual cremation. This means that there will not be any other animals in the crematory with your pet. You can also have some time prior to cremation to say a private goodbye. Depending on your budget and your wishes, one of these options will be right for you. 

There are many different ways to memorialize your pet after cremation. One of the most common ways is to purchase an urn, which will contain their ashes. These can remain in your home, keeping a part of your pet nearby for many years to come. Urns come in all kinds of materials and styles, and you can have them personalized with engraving, or a special topper that resembles your pet. You may choose a simple wooden box, or an urn that resembles a rock, which can be kept outside in your garden. There are also biodegradable urns. These can be buried in earth or deep water, and some of them even contain seeds that will grow a living memorial to your pet. Another unique option is to have either a noseprint or pawprint taken and turned into a beautiful keepsake. It might be a piece of jewelry, or a piece to hang on the wall. You can even have a small amount of ashes or fur from your pet turned into a diamond. Additionally, you can have a scattering ashes ceremony for your pet in his/her favorite place.

If you have pets that you love as a part of your family, you will eventually have to decide what to do after their passing. At Avinger Funeral Home, we offer pet cremation services near Santee, SC, that can allow you to keep a part of your pet with you forever. We offer all the mentioned memorialization merchandise, plus more. Let us know if you are in need of our services, and we will talk you through your options. You can find a meaningful and unique way to keep your pet’s memory alive.