Cremation Services

How much does a cremation cost?

This is the question most frequently asked of our staff. The cost of cremation depends entirely on your families wishes. Total price reflects the type of pet as well as memorialization choices and final disposition of cremains. Simple alternatives are available, as are choices that are more traditional. It is important to consider all options, preferably with one of our planning professionals who can explain the benefits of each.

Paws To Remember Private Cremation

A truly private, single pet cremation service. Your pet will be the only pet placed in the crematorium and the cremains will be returned to you within 48 hours in our Distinctive Oak Urn. ATTENDED PRIVATE CREMATIONS available for those families wishing to witness and partake in the cremation process.

For small pets under 20#		$200.00
Medium pets 20-50#		$230.00
Large pets above 50#		$285.00
Large pets above 70#		$325.00
Above 100#		$360.00

Our above fees include all Basic Services, Urn, Certificate of Private Cremation and an Online Memorial.

My Special Friend Individual Cremation

Your pet will have company during the cremation , but will be identified and placed individually in their own location within the crematorium. This standard cremation service provides for your pets dignity and privacy. Upon completion the cremains are kept separate and you may be assured that you are returned all and only your pets cremains.

Pocket Pets under 2#		$35.00
Small  Pets less than 20#		$90.00
Med. Pets 21-50#		$150.00
Large Pets 51-70#		$165.00
Large Pets 71-100#		$190.00
Pets 101# and above		$250.00

 

Our individual cremation fees include all Basic Services, Certificate of Individual Cremation and a Cremains Container suitable for cremains burial or scattering of ashes. For other unique selections please see our URNS section.

Quite possibly the most bittersweet part of losing a beloved pet is receiving back the cremated remains. But for many, holding their beloved's remains again, feeling their presence in the living room once more in a beautiful URN, or putting those ashes in the flower garden in which the pet loved to sleep, provides a comforting sense of the pet coming back home. Deciding on the proper, permanent resting place for your companion can be a difficult decision, and you want it to be just right to memorialize everything that pet meant to your family. Memorialization should make you smile and remember that a great friend shared your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT IS CREMATION?

Cremation is a process whereby a pets remains are consumed by heat and reduced to ash and small bone fragments. It is an ancient purification ritual which has been in existence for centuries. The cremated remains are placed in the container provided by the crematorium or placed in an urn purchased by the family.

WHAT IS AN ATTENDED PRIVATE CREMATION?

For many pet owners, participating in and witnessing the cremation may be a necessary final step in finding closure for their loss. At Pet Rest, we allow the owner to take part in the actual cremation process.

This may be as simple as having family accompany the pet to the crematory building or you may wish to fully assist our certified crematory operator in the entire cremation process. Professional care and grooming may be done at your request prior to family viewing. Music, photos and group remembrance are some of the ways families may say farewell. Special items from home, such as toys and favorite blanket/bed may also be cremated with your pet if desired. Family and friends may spend final moments with their companion and stay until the cremation is completed or return at a later date and time to receive the cremains. If a custom engraved urn will be the final resting place for the cremains it may take a few days to create.

Attended cremations are scheduled at your convenience. For health and safety reasons we recommended an attended be the first cremation of the day so the crematory well be at its coolest point . Please call 810-659-6114 to schedule this service for your companion.

WHY DOES THE COST FOR CREMATION VARY?

If you have chosen a PRIVATE CREMATION for your pet, they will have a dedicated crematory for approximately 2-5 hours. Since most crematories are fired by natural gas, I am sure that you understand the relationship between time and expense. If you have chosen an INDIVIDUAL CREMATION for your companion, you are actually paying for a proportionate use of the crematory space. Hence the difference in cost between a small pet and one that is quite large.

WHAT ARE YOUR BASIC SERVICES?

These are consultation and arrangements performed for you and your family relating to the cremation or burial of your companion. You may choose to meet with one of our dedicated, caring staff members or it may be more convenient for you to make all necessary arrangements by phone. We will discuss options, urn choices and answer any questions your family may have.

HOW LONG DOES  A PET CREMATION TAKE?

The entire cremation process will take between 2-6 hours depending on the choice of cremation and the size of the pet being cremated.

CAN MY PETS THINGS BE CREMATED WITH THEM?

Yes, your pet has a lifetime of possessions that are very special. While you will never throw them away, it may be painful to just have them scattered around your home.

WHAT DO CREMAINS LOOK LIKE?

Cremains are actually heat calcified bone fragments. They are a whitish /grey in color and sometimes may have green or turquoise particulates in them. The color is a result of minerals contained within the bone itself. Most people are surprised to find that they are not just fine dust. The bone fragments are very small and are not offensive to view. The total amount of cremains, referred to in cubic inches, is directly related to the type, size and weight of the pet that is cremated.

HOW CAN I KNOW THAT I AM GETTING MY PETS CREMAINS BACK?

This is a question that concerns us all. The answer is really a matter of professionalism, ethics, integrity and most of all trust. At Pet Rest Gardens we have an "Open door" policy which welcomes tours of our facility, including the crematory.

All cremations performed at our facility in Flushing.
your cherished pet is never out of our care.

In this way we have total control over the entire cremation process from the time we receive your companion to placing cremains into the correctly chosen and sized urn. You may ask to speak to one of our certified crematory operators and ask how the cremation of your pet will be handled and when it will take place. Every cremation is issued an identification tag and record number which becomes part of our permanent file. We are very proud of our services and are pleased to answer any and all questions you may have.
  Thank you for entrusting your pet to our care.

WHEN WILL MY CREMAINS (ASHES) BE READY TO BE PICKED UP?

Because we recognize the need for closure and grief recovery your cremains will be available for pick up at our offices within 48-72 hours . Cremains may also be returned to your veterinary clinic in a timely manner.

MAY I BRING MY COMPANION TO PET REST GARDENS FOR CREMATION OR BURIAL?

Yes, you may. Our comfortably appointed offices and product display area is available by appointment. Families with children as well as your other "four legged kids" are welcome to accompany your companion on their last journey. We have a library of pet loss books to help children and adults through this difficult time. Please call 810-659-6114 to make arrangements.

CAN YOU PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM MY VETERINARY CLINIC?

Yes. Many veterinarians work directly with Pet Rest Gardens of Flushing, Michigan and arrangements may be made through those clinics or by calling us direct at 810-659-6114.

WHAT ARE PRE-PLANNING ARRANGEMENTS?

While we never want to imagine the possibility that our loved ones will not be with us forever, sometimes illness or other situations arise that cause a concern regarding the loss of your pet. . Pre-planning allows you the ability to research, ask questions, and decide what is truly right for your family companion. We will ask your pets name and some details about why you are calling. An inquiry card is started for you so that if you choose to use Pet Rest Gardens for your companion, future calls are much easier for both of us. This takes place prior to the actual "day" and while you are ,hopefully, calm and relatively unemotional. Many people pick up the phone, begin to dial our number, only to hang up before we answer. That's OK. All things take time, and acceptance is but the first of the STAGES OF GRIEF. We want you to know that we are there for you, to develop a trusting relationship, and to answer your questions with honesty. Even if you never use our services.

MY PET DIED AT HOME- WHAT DO I DO?

First of all don't panic. You may think that immediately following death their body will begin natural processes but that is not the case. If you are emotionally comfortable, your pet can remain with you in your home for hours without any ill effects. Call Pet Rest Gardens at 810-659-6114 for an appointment or to provide transportation for your needs .

WHY ARE APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY ?

To be able to anticipate your needs and prevent interruption of final goodbyes and private time, we ask that you call ahead to schedule an appointment. We will make every effort to accommodate your schedule as well as handle emergencies which may arise. Thank you for your understanding.

IS PET REST GARDENS AVAILABLE EVENINGS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS?

Yes we are. We closely monitor all incoming calls and will return voice mail messages promptly. A counselor will arrange to meet you at our office at an appointed time. Our mobile on call service personel is available for home or veterinary hospital transportation.

I WISH A DIGNIFIED SERVICE FOR MY PET COMPANION BUT DO NOT WANT CREMAINS BACK. WHAT CAN YOU OFFER?

While you represent a small percentage of our pet owners, you are not alone in your choices. Our WINGS OF THE WIND MEMORIAL GARDEN is the perfect choice for you. Following PRIVATE or INDIVIDUAL cremation your pets cremains may be scattered by family members or you may choose to have our staff perform the ritual for you.

In either case, the scatter garden fulfills the need for a peaceful final resting place to come and remember those special times. There is no charge for scattering of cremains in our garden. You may also wish to consider cremians burial in our ROSE GARDEN CREMAINS BURIAL area. This area offers a beautiful, fragrant traditional approach to memorialization and provides for graveside visitation as well as a personalized REMEMBRANCE MEMORIAL. One of our professional , planning counselors will be able to assist you.