Preparing for a Cremation

We are here to provide you with a compassionate and professional pet cremation service. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you during this difficult time.

Why make the arrangements directly with us?

Should you wish to use our services, we recommend you contact us directly.

When you make the arrangements directly with us this means that your pet can be

collected from the place of passing and be taken directly to Donegal Pet Crematorium.

Speaking to us directly gives you the control to decide how you would like to say your final farewell.

This ensures that you can decide how you wish to say goodbye and what you would like to do.

When making arrangements with us, we can tailor a service to specifically meet your needs.

Whether your vet uses us or not, it is easy to arrange a cremation with us.

Simply telphone us on 086 3833434 to discuss your wishes in advance or to arrange your pet’s farewell at the time.

Committed to Standards

At Donegal Pet Crematorium, we adhere to the highest standards in pet cremation in Ireland. We are Government Licensed, Inspected and Approved. Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and our staff are trained in the latest industry practices. You can trust that your pet will be handled with care and dignity throughout the entire cremation process.

Why are we different?

Donegal Pet Crematorium Priority Service

At Donegal Pet Crematorium we pride ourselves in offering a priority collection service from your home or veterinary practice in a dedicated vehicle at an agreed time. Your pet is personally handled with respect and dignity. Your pet’s ashes will be returned to you in person at the latest two working days from receipt of your pet. We are experienced pet cremation professionals. We listen and take time to understand your wishes before tailoring the service to meet your needs.

Veterinary Service

Veterinary practices generally have to store your pets for a period of time before being transported for long distances to crematoriums. Your pet may be collected and transported along with other deceased pets from other veterinary practices. Return of your pets ashes from your veterinary practice can take somewhere between seven and fourteen days after euthanasia, depending on the arrangement your vet has with their pet crematorium. Your veterinary practice may only offer you limited options; the staff at your practice are not pet cremation professionals and may not be aware of the options available to you.

ALWAYS REMEMBER - IT'S YOUR PET AND YOUR PET'S CREMATION.

YOU HAVE THE CHOICE

Can I let my vet make the arrangements?

Should your pet be euthanised or pass away at your veterinary practice, your vet should ask you to make some decisions.

Many veterinary practices use the services of just one pet crematorium which they may have no say over the choice of, and will act on your behalf to arrange your pet’s cremation with this crematorium.

Many pet owners do not realise that they have the freedom and right to decide which pet crematorium they use.

You are entitled to inform your vet of your wishes and can instruct them to use Donegal Pet Crematorium for the cremation of your beloved pet.

If you request to use our services as your preferred pet crematorium most vets will help you with your wishes and will hold your pet’s body while you make the final arrangements directly with us.

By contacting us directly you will be able to better decide how you would like to say your final goodbyes giving you complete peace of mind. This will ensure a respectful farewell that is personal and unique.

We can speak to your vet to arrange the transfer of your pet into our care, alternatively you may decide to take your pet home initially and then you can bring your pet to us yourself.

We are here for you in your time of need

We understand that things can happen unexpectedly, therefore we always take our time to explain all options available and answer any questions you may have such as -