Aftercare & Pet Cremation

What you choose for aftercare is a personal decision. We will support you where needed and help you best commemorate your beloved pet.

Dr Taylah can assist you with aftercare by gentle transferring your loved one and coordinating aftercare services on your behalf. We only work with trusted crematoriums who take extra care to ensure your pet is cared for every step of the way.

  • Your pet will be privately cremated in their own chamber, and their ashes will be returned home in your chosen vessel.

    There are lots of beautiful vessels, urns and keepsakes available to choose from.

    Private Cremation: from $460

    *Pets over 45kg - additional charges

  • Whilst upholding dignity, your pet will be cremated with other furbabies. Their ashes will be scattered in a field on your behalf .

    Please note: you do not get your pet’s ashes back if you choose this option.

    Communal Cremation: $175

  • If you are lucky to have a private property where you can safely bury your loved one, please know this in an option.

    We can assess the location suitability at the time of euthanasia, if you wish.

  • There are lots of different ways you can celebrate and commemorate your loved ones.

    Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a preferred option that is not listed here.

Jed’s Mum

“At such a sad time Taylah’s compassion and empathy is unmatched by any vet that I have met in the past. Her unwavering care before and after he passed shows us just how much she cares for not only animals, but humans too.”

FAQs

  • It takes between 2-4weeks for ashes to be returned and someone will contact you on the day of return to make sure you are home.

  • Of course!

    The cremation companies are caring and compassionate at all times, treating families and their pets with the upmost respect. They are honest and transparent in their processes and are happy to host you for a tour of their facility or organise pre-cremation viewings if required.

  • Absolutely! This is a beautiful idea and there are vessels and keepsakes where your pets can be individually compartmentalised or combined.

    Contact us for further information.

  • You can split the ashes into different vessels, keepsakes and even have the option to scatter some.

    For her dog, Dr Taylah decided on a wooden photo box, a pendant for her necklace, and a small velvet bag to scatter some of Penny’s ashes at her favourite place: the beach.

  • That is totally fine - please contact us and we can organise for the cremation company to put your pet’s ashes in your chosen vessel.

Recommendation:

If you are overwhelmed trying to decide what urn and keepsakes you want, we recommend asking for:

a small lock of hair,

an ink paw print, and

ashes to be returned home in a delicate velvet pouch.

Here are some keepsakes and vessels for inspiration. All urns and memorabilia options will be provided to you in the gentle home goodbye confirmation email after you book.

Please contact us for more information.