Pet Cremation (Traditional)
Pet cremation provides a respectful and meaningful way to honor the life of a beloved companion. Every pet entrusted to our care is treated with compassion, dignity, and the utmost respect throughout the entire process. Families can choose from private, partitioned, or communal cremation options to best reflect their wishes. We are here to guide you with care and transparency every step of the way.
Pet Cremation Service
by Hereafter Pets
If you’re here, it likely means your heart is heavy. We understand. Pets are family. At Hereafter Pets, our role is not simply to provide a service, but to ensure your beloved companion is treated with the same respect and care we would want for our own pets.
We are a family owned facility in Abbotsford serving families throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland. We are available when you need us, including evenings and weekends, because loss does not happen on a schedule.
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Our Pet Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive, transparent options for families seeking pet cremation, dog cremation, cat cremation, and other small animal cremation services in Abbotsford. These final moments provide families with the comfort of knowing their pet is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion every step of the way.
Private Pet Cremation
Your pet is cremated individually, and their ashes are returned to you in your chosen urn. This option provides families with peace of mind knowing their companion is cared for with dignity and individualized attention throughout the entire process.
Every Private Cremation Includes:
- Individual cremation
- Return of your pet's cremated remains
- Ink paw print
- Ink nose print
- Fur and whisker clippings (when available
- Complimentary urn
- Engraved memorial tag
Witnessed Cremation
For families who wish to be present, we offer a peaceful and private environment to say goodbye. Families are welcome to spend time together in our private family room before the cremation process begins, creating a meaningful and personal farewell experience.
For those who wish to be present, we offer the opportunity to accompany their beloved pet and place them into the cremation chamber or witness the beginning of the process through viewing windows.
*This Service is Available by Appointment Only
Communal Pet Cremation
A respectful option for families who do not wish to have ashes returned. All pets entrusted to our care are handled with compassion, dignity, and respect throughout the process.
Following cremation, your pet’s ashes are thoughtfully scattered in a peaceful private garden, allowing them to return to nature in a beautiful and meaningful setting. This option provides families with the comfort of knowing their beloved companion has been honored with care every step of the way.
Looking for an alternative to traditional cremation?
We also offer Aquamation (water-based cremation) and Terramation (natural organic reduction) as gentle, environmentally conscious aftercare options. Learn more below.
Pet Aquamation
Pet aquamation is a gentle, water-based alternative to traditional cremation that uses warm water and natural alkalinity to return your pet to nature. The process is peaceful, respectful, and significantly reduces environmental impact compared to flame cremation. Many families choose aquamation because it aligns with their environmental values while providing the same dignified aftercare.
Pet Terramation
Pet terramation is a natural aftercare process that gently returns your beloved companion to the earth through natural organic transformation. Rather than using fire or water, this natural process transforms organic material into nutrient-rich soil over time. It is an ideal choice for families who value environmental stewardship and a meaningful return to nature. Throughout the process, your pet receives the same compassionate care we provide with every service.
Memorial & Keepsake Options
We offer a variety of personalized memorial items to honour your companion, including:
- Custom urn engravings
- Clay paw print impressions
- Fur clippings
- Personalized keepsakes
- Ash and fur jewelry
- Full muzzle and paw castings with fur colour and pattern matching
Whether you are arranging dog cremation in Abbotsford or cat cremation in Abbotsford, every service is handled with care and integrity.
Trusted by Families Across the Fraser Valley & Lower Mainland
Many families travel beyond Abbotsford to use Hereafter Pets because they value transparency, compassionate care, and knowing their pet remains in trusted hands throughout the entire process. Our commitment is simple:
- Treat every pet as if they were our own
- Provide honest and transparent communication
- Support families with patience, compassion and respect without pressure
- Ensure your pet remains in our care from beginning to end
When searching for dog cremation in Abbotsford or cat cremation in Abbotsford, families deserve more than a transaction — they deserve care, understanding and trust.
