Do I need a pet funeral home?
It all depends on what you want to do with your pet. If you want to
cremate your pet so he can always be with you or burial in a pet cemetery you need a pet funeral home. Sometimes you can bury your pet in the backyard. This is not always the best idea because it may not always be your backyard and it would be very difficult to take your pet with you. Also the next family may want to build a pool or it may become an apartment complex.

Am I the only one that cares for my pet this much?
Absolutely Not! All of our pets love us unconditionally, whether we are in
a good mood or bad. We may feel at times in our lives that a pet may be the
only one who really understands us or may have been with us at a time when no human was there. In many cases our "pets" are the only children we have and in some cases the only family we have. A person develops an intense relationship with their pet. It is normal for you and your family to grieve over the loss of your pet.

What do other people do?
Some people leave the disposition of their pet up to their veterinarian or
the city. But there is no magical burial ground. Most veterinarians and
cities don't have any choices and those pets generally are taken to the landfill
or the rendering plant. Now with Pet Plantation your veterinarian has the
ability to give you many options, just ask for our information. Remember this is
your loved one and you should make all the arrangements for the final
disposition.

Can I pre-arrange my pet's funeral?
Now is the perfect time for pre-planning. Many people make arrangements
ahead of time. We have experienced that families find it easier to make
decisions regarding their pet's final arrangements before the death occurs. At the time of your pet's death you are under great stress and grief. We offer payment plans for pre-arrangements and by pre-paying you freeze the price of the funeral. No matter how many years go by or if something happens to you your pet's plans will be arranged and paid for.

What is cremation?
Cremation is simply the hastening of the natural processes by a clean,
sanitary and entirely modern method, which is quickly effected by a clean,
intense flame that returns the body to its original elements. All that remains are the calcified bone fragments (cremated remains), which are collected and
processed and placed in an urn of your choice or a temporary container. The cremains are always kept separated and never commingled unless group cremation (simple cremation) is selected.

What are the types of cremation?
Pet Plantation offers 3 types of cremation.
PRIVATE: A Private Cremation is when your pet is cremated by himself.
At no time are there any other pets inside the cremation equipment while your
pet's cremation is taking place. You are assured that you will receive the
cremated remains of your pet. We usually pickup your pet at the
Veterinarian Hospital. If you need us to come to your home arrangements can usually be made.
SEMI-PRIVATE: A Semi-Private Cremation is when your pet is cremated with
4-6 other pets. Each pet is placed into his own cremation tray. You are
assured that you will receive the cremated remains of your pet. Please realize
that within the cremation chamber airborne particles from each pet will mix
within all the cremains. We usually pickup your pet at the Veterinarian Hospital. If you need us to come to your home arrangements can usually be made.
GROUP CREMATION: A group cremation is a cremation that is performed when
the owner does not want the cremated remains returned. The pets are collected and cremated together. The cremated remains cannot be returned and no cremation certificate is offered. This type of cremation is also referred to as simple cremation. If you want your pets cremains returned to you, please see the information about private or semi-private cremation. We usually pickup your pet at the Veterinarian Hospital. If you need us to come to your home arrangements can usually be made.

How do I know I'm getting my own pet back after cremation?
Pet Plantation has its own state of the art crematorium at the funeral
home. You may come and observe the placement of your pet into the crematorium. We have a system of checks and balances by which we keep track of your pet. Whether your pet is picked up at your veterinarian clinic or at your home there is an authorization form filled out and an identification tag placed on your pet before we leave. At the funeral home your pet is given a cremation identification number on a metal disc. This disc is kept with your pet
throughout the cremation process and stays with the cremains when returned to the family.

Do I need an urn and how do I know what size?
This is a personal decision. Today there are hundreds of styles of urns
and many can be personalized for you, from handmade wood urns to Keepsake
Jewelry. Most families choose an urn to memorialize their pet. Each pound of your pet equals 1 cubic inch of urn space. If your pet weighs 100 lbs. You would need an urn 100 cubic inches (c.i.)

What happens if my pet dies at night or on a weekend?
We have staff available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Just call our office
number and our answering machine will give you our emergency phone number.
You may call the number to reach us and we will help you in any way. For a
small removal fee, we will come to your home to remove your pet and bring him to our funeral home.

Can I put toys with my pet?
Yes, you may place toys, letters, pictures most anything of this nature
with your pet that makes you feel comfortable. The exceptions are anything
metal or a toy with batteries.