Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose cremation?

Cremation is a dignified way of honouring a pet's life.

Many people cannot or do not wish to bury their pet, and cremation means they can scatter ashes or keep them in a way that is as personal and unique as your pet.

We offer non-return cremation at an affordable price to ensure everyone has access to cremation as an option for their pet.

What is cremation?

Cremation is a respectful process using heat to return the body to its natural elements, leaving behind ashes.

These ashes are respectfully collected and can be kept, scattered or placed in a special resting place.

How do I arrange for my pet to be collected?

We offer collection from your vet clinic during clinic hours (currently Ashburton and Methven)

We can also collect from your home by arrangement, including evenings and weekends.

We can collect from outside the Ashburton District by arrangement; however, this will incur a travel charge.

We understand the importance of being there at your time of need, and can discuss individual requests.

When can I expect to receive my pets ashes?

We aim to have a prompt return of your pet's ashes.

Depending on the return option you choose, the majority of pets' ashes will be returned within a week of collection.

Reterniti stones will take additional time.

Do I only get my pet's ashes back?

Yes.

We have strict processes to ensure that we can personally guarantee you will only ever get your pet's ashes back.

Do you cremate any type of pet?

We cremate any pets that are under 100kg, and treat every animal with the same care and respect, no matter the species.

Some farm pets will have specific cremation requirements so please contact us directly for more information on this.

How and when do you take payment?

If your pet is sent to us via your vet clinic, they will bill you directly.

For private cremations, we require pre-payment. We accept Afterpay, but please note that an additional fee for Afterpay will apply.

Weekend and after hours service

Collection is available from select veterinary clinics in Methven and Ashburton, as well as from homes in Mid Canterbury by arrangement.

The team at Summerland is available 7 days a week. Please get in touch and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Where are you based?

We are based in Mount Somers, Mid Canterbury, and we provide services across the Ashburton District and beyond.

Can pets with pacemakers and microchips be cremated?

Yes. Microchips are safe to cremate, but all pacemakers must be removed before cremation.

Call us to discuss this if it applies to your pet.

Surgical metal implants do not have to be removed, but will not be included in the ash return.