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Step 1
Talk to your vet. Once your pet has passed away, your vet can facilitate the process with a private crematorium. Some vets offer crematory services in their office.
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Step 2
Select a pet crematorium. Ask your friends and vet for references and look online. Some crematoriums have special pet cemeteries and scattering gardens, as well as mausoleums and funeral services.
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Step 3
Choose a cremation type. Private pet cremation is the most expensive, but it ensures that your pet is cremated all by itself. Choose individual cremation to have your pet cremated along side other animals. The animals will be separated and you will receive your pet's individual remains. Mass cremation is the cheapest option, but your pet will be cremated with other deceased pets and you will not receive the remains.
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Step 4
Pick up your pet's ashes. Elect to have the ashes placed in an urn. You will probably also receive a special keepsake certificate.
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Step 5
Decide what to do with the ashes. Scatter or bury the ashes in a special place or keep them at home in the urn.
