The loss of a pet can hit hard, especially if it was a longtime companion that saw you through key moments in your life. Many of our clients want to honor their pet in the same way they would honor another loved one, which is why we offer pet cremation services in Mt Pleasant, SC. In this blog, we’ll look at the options for pet cremation and how we can help you create a lasting and meaningful memorial for your pet. 

First Steps 

We can take charge of handling your pet’s farewell as soon as you say goodbye. We can pick up your pet’s body from the veterinarian’s office, and we offer after-hours service as well-as direct intake if you bring your pet to any of our four locations. Before the cremation, you and your family will have the chance to say a final goodbye to your pet as part of the arrangements. At your first consultation, you’ll pick from our three cremation options. 

Private Cremation 

This is our option for clients who want their pet’s cremation prioritized and treated with the same methods as a human cremation. Private cremations are handled separately from all other jobs and the ashes are isolated in a container for you to take home. You can witness the start of the service if you wish, and you’ll have access to our full listing of designer urns which can be personalized with inscriptions. 

Partitioned Cremation 

An option that allows you to take a memento of your pet home without opting for private cremation, partitioned cremation puts multiple pets in one cremation group and divides them into fire bricks. You’ll receive a portion of the communal ashes, divided into fire bricks and marked with a Secure ID tag to ensure you get the right remains. 

Communal Cremation 

If you want a final resting place for your pet at an affordable cost, we offer communal cremation where your pet is cremated and the remains are laid to rest at our West Ashley facility. Pet remains are buried near a pond, which is open to the public and gives you a place where you can visit your beloved pet. This is a low-cost option that gives you access to our professional services and pickup options. 

Grief Support 

We know saying goodbye to a beloved pet is hard. If you or your family needs help while making the decisions on how to memorialize your companion, we offer individual counseling and support groups through our offices. We also offer a selection of brochures on our websites for clients who want to seek help elsewhere, including a guide on how to help a child deal with their first experience with grief and loss. 

If you’re considering pet cremation services in Mt Pleasant, SC, contact McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation for more information on how to start the process. We can be visited at our offices at 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, or reached on our website or by phone at (843) 884-3833. We can also be found at our Charleston, Goose Creek, or James Island locations.