Every family has different wishes for what happens after saying goodbye. Shepherd's Embrace offers several aftercare options so you can choose what feels most meaningful and appropriate for your family.
If you're unsure which option is right for you, we're happy to answer your questions.
Our most comprehensive aftercare option for families who wish to have their pet's ashes returned home.
Includes:
• In-home euthanasia appointment
• Sedation prior to euthanasia
• Private cremation
• Your pet's ashes returned to you
• Choice of one of six urns
• Personalized memorial paw print
• Fur clipping
• Access to a pet-loss grief support hotline
A compassionate aftercare option for families who do not wish to have their pet's ashes returned home.
Includes:
• In-home euthanasia appointment
• Sedation prior to euthanasia
• Communal cremation
• Personalized memorial paw print
• Fur clipping
• Access to a pet-loss grief support hotline
With communal cremation, your pet's ashes are not returned to you.
We understand that some families prefer the flexibility to make their own aftercare arrangements.
This option includes the same compassionate in-home euthanasia care, while allowing your pet to remain in your care afterward so that you may choose the aftercare option that feels right for your family.
Includes:
• In-home euthanasia appointment
• Sedation prior to euthanasia
Aftercare Options
Families choosing the Simplicity Package may arrange cremation through their primary veterinarian, choose home burial where permitted by local regulations, or work directly with a pet aftercare provider.
We are proud to recommend Paws In Heaven, a locally owned and operated pet aftercare provider, as our preferred independent aftercare provider.
Paws In Heaven can come to your home following our visit to transport your pet into their care, or you may choose to bring your pet directly to their facility. They also offer expedited cremation services, allowing families to receive their pet's cremated remains within just a few business days.
If you are considering home burial, please be sure to follow all applicable local ordinances and requirements.