Pet Cremation
At Paws in Heaven, we understand the profound love and bond you share with your furry companion. During this difficult time, we strive to provide you with a clear understanding of our meticulous four-step process, ensuring transparency, integrity, and utmost compassion at every stage.
- Schedule An Appointment: Before or after your pet has passed, make an appointment with Paws in Heaven. We are happy to schedule an appointment and/or arrange transportation for your pet. Simply call or text us at 801-790-0200 or email us at support@pawsinheavenutah.com.
- Final Viewing: You can have your final viewing in our reception room, your home, or the vet clinic. After the viewing, you’ll solidify your order and will be given a tag corresponding to the tag that will follow your pet throughout the process. At this point, you'll settle your invoice if you haven't already. After you leave, your pet is temporarily placed in our morgue.
- Cremation Day: On the day of cremation, your pet is gently placed in the cremator with a tracking coin. Then, the remains are further processed into ash (cremains).
- Ashes: The cremains are put into your urn of choice along with the cremation tag that follows them every step of the way (if you choose to have their cremains returned to you). The tag lets you know with absolute certainty that the ashes belong to your beloved pet.
We are here to support you through the entire process
Call now for questions or to schedule your service today.
Our Professional Services
Communal Cremation
Communal cremation is our most affordable option. Your pet will be respectfully cremated alongside other pets in a lovely mingling of ashes. After cremation, cremated remains will not be returned to you.
- Pets 0-30 pounds: $90
- Pets 31-200 pounds: $100
Please Note: A pick-up or after-hours/weekend fee may be assessed. This fee may vary depending on circumstances and logistical considerations. See the Pet Transportation page for more information, or contact us directly for a quote.
Individual Cremation
Your pet will be cremated alongside other pets, but your pet and their remains will be kept separate using significant space. Your pet’s location in the crematory is documented, and each pet is removed one at a time and kept separated. Your pet’s ashes are returned to you. This comes with your choice of the Integrity Earthurn w/water-soluble, biodegradable cremains bag or the Hinged Pine Urn with a lock and an embroidered velvet bag unless you opt for a different urn, which is sold separately.
- Pets 0-2 pounds: $150
- Pets 3-24 pounds: $175
- Pets 25-49 pounds: $220
- Pets 50-99 pounds: $270
- Pets 100-149 pounds: $320
- Pets 150-200 pounds: $370
- Pets 201-250 pounds: $420
Private Cremation
Your pet will be placed in the cremator and respectfully cremated alone. This option comes with your choice of the Integrity Earthurn w/water-soluble, biodegradable cremains bag or the Hinged Pine Urn with an embroidered velvet bag and lock. More urn options are available and sold separately.
- Pets 0-2 pounds: $200
- Pets 3-24 pounds: $255
- Pets 25-49 pounds: $275
- Pets 50-99 pounds: $325
- Pets 100-149 pounds: $355
- Pets 150-200 pounds: $405
- Pets 201-250 pounds: $455
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Cremation
Q: How do I know it’s my pet’s ashes being returned to me?
A: Once your pet arrives in our facility, they are tagged with a cremation number that stays with them throughout the process. You are given the other end of the tag that matches your pet’s cremation number for reference. The matching cremation tag is returned with your pet’s ashes. At Paws in Heaven, we aim to help our customers find closure and peace. Achieving that requires integrity and honesty.
Q: What is pet cremation? What are the benefits?
A: Pet cremation is the process of respectfully transforming your pet’s body into ashes through heat in a crematory. Many families choose cremation as a way to keep their beloved pet close—whether in a memorial urn or keepsake or by scattering ashes in a meaningful place. Cremation provides flexibility, simplicity, and a lasting way to honor your pet’s memory.
Q: Is cremation safe and sanitary?
A: Yes. We follow strict state regulations and protocols to ensure every cremation is performed with care, cleanliness, and professionalism. Our crematory is regularly inspected, and we maintain a clean, respectful environment for every pet entrusted to us.
Q: Do I need to schedule in advance, or can I call anytime?
A: You’re welcome to call anytime to schedule an appointment to bring your pet to our facility. We understand that loss is never planned, and we do our best to accommodate same-day and after-hours requests whenever possible.
Q: What should I do with the ashes once I receive them?
A: That’s a personal decision. Some families keep the urn at home, others scatter ashes in a favorite spot, and some create wearable or display keepsakes. We’re here to support you with whatever feels right.
Q: Who will be handling my pet?
A: Only trained, compassionate members of our team will care for your pet. We treat every animal with the dignity, gentleness, and respect they deserve.
Q: What sets your business apart from others?
A: We’re a family-owned business built on compassion, not just a service provider. We understand that pets are family, and we aim to provide comfort, care, and dignity in every step of this difficult journey. Our clients often tell us they feel peace knowing their pets were treated with love.
We are here to support you through the entire process
Call now for questions or to schedule your service today.