Ways to get your pet to Dignity
Bringing your pet to Dignity
If you have not used our pet cremation service before, do not live near to us or simply do not want to leave your pet at the vet then we recommend bringing your pet to Dignity yourself. You have the option of choosing either our Two Day, Same Day or Attended Pet Cremation Service. Our Same Day and Attended Services not only mean that your pet is looked after the same day allowing you to take their ashes home with you, but it can keep the total cost of the service lower as collection / return charges can significantly increase the overall cost depending on where you live.
How to bring your pet to Dignity
If you’d like to accompany your pet on their final journey to Dignity, all you need to do is telephone us on 01252 844572 to book an appointment to bring them to us. We can normally accommodate people the same day that they contact us subject to availability. Once we have welcomed you in you can choose to say a final goodbye to them in the privacy of one of our Farewell Rooms. Peaceful music is played in the background while you have some time alone with them.
You can place their favourite toy, some flowers, a photo or a card with your pet if you wish. You also have the option of us taking a cutting of their fur (free of charge) or a paw imprint (from £15) if you wish. These are both completely optional. If you choose our Attended Pet Cremation Service you can opt to accompany your pet along our Remembrance Walkway and be present whilst they are carefully placed into the chamber.
Our pet collection service
We charge for collections and returns on a mileage basis from your home or vet. Our collection service is completely different to that normally offered through most veterinary practices. We will go out in a bespoke pet hearse just for your pet when we are instructed to collect them from your home or veterinary surgery. As our service is responsive it means that we will normally collect your pet the same working day depending on what time we are contacted and our availability. We do not carry out weekly collections in a lorry or large van and we do not place pets into bags. Instead they are laid peacefully in one of our Dignity pet beds and we promise they will be handled with the respect they deserve and transported to the crematorium in a pet hearse.
If you would like us to collect your pet then it helps to have 24 hours notice whenever possible, however this is not mandatory. All we need you to do is telephone us on 01252 844572 to make the final arrangements.
What to expect
When your pet arrives at Dignity we will give you a courtesy call to confirm that they are safely with us so please ensure you give us or your vet your preferred contact number. When we call you can either explain what you would like for your pet at that time or call us back when you are ready to discuss your requirements. Prior to carrying out your pet’s individual cremation we will ask whether you have any special wishes or instructions.
We will also ask if you would like us to take a cutting of their fur (free of charge) or have a paw imprint (from £15) taken. These are both completely optional. We charge for collections and returns on a mileage basis from your home or vet. We also charge an additional fee for home collections and for collections within the M25.
Get in touch today
Contact a member of our dedicated team for help arranging your pet’s cremation.