Pet aftercare can look different for every family, depending on their needs and how they want to remember their companion. Several providers offer options ranging from cremation and memorial keepsakes.
Here are four providers to consider when making arrangements for your pet.
1. Compassionate Care
Compassionate Care is a trusted pet aftercare provider serving families since 2009. Its cremation center is located in Portland, but the team also serves surrounding areas, including Salem, OR.
- Services: Individual and communal aquamation, urns, paw prints, and in-home pet euthanasia
- Service Areas: Oregon City, Portland, Vancouver, Gresham, Tigard, Beaverton, Salem
- Website: drlorigibson.com
2. Heavenly Wings Pet Cremation
Heavenly Wings is a family-owned pet crematory in Salem. Their pricing depends on your pet’s weight, so it is advised to call for a quote.
- Services: Private and communal cremation only
- Service area: Salem and surrounding areas
- Website: heavenlywingspetcremation.com
3. Cherished Steps Pet Cremation
Aside from pet cremation, Cherished Steps offers several ways for families to remember their pets, including virtual memorials, personalized keepsakes, and different memorial items.
- Services: Private, individual, and communal cremation, name plates, urns, jewelry, shadow boxes, virtual memorials, grief support
- Service area: Salem and surrounding areas
- Website: cherishedsteps.com
4. Rest Well Pet Memorials
Rest Well Pet Memorials offers specialized aftercare and memorial options for families, their services include bone cleaning, pet hide tanning, and cremation arrangements. These options may appeal to families who want to preserve a pet’s skull, skeleton, or hide rather than receive only cremated remains.
- Services: Bone cleaning, pet hide tanning, cremation arrangements, and clay and ink prints
- Service area: Salem, Portland, and surrounding areas
- Website: restwellpetmemorials.com
Choosing the Right Pet Aftercare Service
The right provider depends on your family’s needs and how you want to remember your pet. You might prefer a local crematory, a provider offering personalized keepsakes, or a team that can help with both euthanasia and aftercare.
Take time to compare services and ask questions about the process. Knowing your options and the total cost can help you make a decision that feels right for you and your companion.
