For many people, deciding what to do with their beloved pet's remains is very emotional. This is a decision that is best made in advance, if possible, when you have more time to consider and explore your options. You can talk with family members and even friends for support and help in making your decision.
Options include:
Private cremation with ash return - I can arrange for your beloved friend to be cremated privately (completely separated from other pets) at Heavenly Paws of Texas. The ashes will be returned to you in an urn of your choosing. You can then choose to use the ashes in jewelry or glass art, bury them, use them to help grow a memorial bush or tree, or honor your friend in many other ways through their ashes. The private cremation package includes a framed paw print in white clay.
Aquamation - this is a gentle process that uses water instead of fire to return a body back to Mother Nature. During this process, each baby is cremated separately and you will receive their remains back, just as you would in a private cremation using heat. A more environmentally friendly option, Aquamation uses significantly less energy than flame cremation and does not rely on fossil fuels.
Communal cremation - if ash return is not an important part of the memorial process for you and your family, your friend can be cremated along with other pet parents' much-loved friends.
Burial - if you have access to a site where you are able to bury your furry baby, this is always an option to you after euthanasia. Unfortunately at this time, I do not know of any available pet cemeteries in the San Antonio area.
You can always make arrangements for cremation through your family veterinarian or directly with one of the several crematories here in San Antonio.
Heavenly Paws of Texas also offers memorial services and cremation viewing. Please see their website or call them for further information and details. Also see our memorials page for other ideas on memorializing your beloved pet after their passing.
