A Compassionate Shared Farewell
Our communal cremation service offers a respectful and caring process where your pet is cremated alongside other beloved pets. While cremains are not returned, this option ensures your pet is honored in a dignified manner, sharing their final moments with other cherished companions.
What to Expect
A simple, respectful process where your pet is cremated with other pets.
Respectful Process:
Your pet will be gently placed in the cremation chamber with other pets, ensuring a compassionate and caring approach.
Dignified Farewell:
Though cremains are not returned, rest assured that your pet is treated with the utmost respect throughout the process.
Affordable Option:
Communal cremation provides a more affordable alternative while still offering a compassionate farewell for your pet.
Why Choose Communal Cremation
Shared Experience
Your pet will share their final moments with other animals, providing a sense of community and connection.
Simple and Compassionate
This option is ideal for those who seek a straightforward, dignified process for their pet’s final journey.
Understanding Our Process
Step 1
GetStarted
Click Get Started to fill out the form. You’ll be able to view pricing options and request a call.
Step 2
ConfirmArrangements
You’ll receive a call to make arrangements and confirm all the details for your pet’s End-of-life & afterlife care.
Step 3
CompassionateCompletion
Whether you’ve chosen cremation, aquamation, or another service, we’ll ensure every detail is handled with care. You’ll be notified once everything is complete and ready for you.
Communal Cremation FAQ’s
How soon will I receive my pet’s ashes after a traditional cremation?
Typically, the ashes are returned within 3-5 business days, depending on the type of service selected.
What is cremation?
Cremation is a method of body disposal that serves as an alternative to traditional burial. The pet’s remains are incinerated in a cremation chamber or “retort” and reduced to basic chemical compounds – gases, ashes, and mineral fragments — which are sometimes referred to as “cremains.” Following a sufficient period of cool down, the bone particles and ash are retrieved from the retort and then processed into a fine powder. The cremains is then placed into a secure clear cremation bag. Then, the bag is returned to you as is, placed into the memorialization urn of your choice.
Do most pet owners choose a individual or communal cremation?
This is really an individual choice. Fifteen years ago, most families chose communal cremation – as most chose not to receive back their pet’s cremated remains. Today, that ratio has flipped and more pet families are choosing individual and/or private cremation as they prefer to have their pet’s cremated remains returned to them.
Is there only one type of cremation?
There are 3 types of pet cremations.
Private Cremation is when your pet is the only pet in the retort during the cremation process. This guarantees you will receive only your pet’s remains back.
Individual cremation is when your pet is cremated by itself or separated from others during the cremation. This process allows for remains to be separate ensuring you will receive your pet’s remains back.
Communal cremation is when the retort is filled to capacity with pets and all of their cremated remains are commingled as a result. With this type of cremation, it is impossible for the provider to return your pet’s cremated remains to you.
Because of the lack of regulation, it is important for you to ask your pet cremation provider what they mean when they use the terms like individual cremation in order to ensure you are clear about the choice you are making.