Losing a pet can be as traumatic as losing a family member. A pet memorial service can be a helpful and comforting way to remember the life of your pet. You can choose to honour the memory of your beloved pet with a burial service or cremation service. Pet cemeteries usually offer full burial and cremation services.You will find a list of Pet Cemeteries in your area at the top of this page. Simply enter your postcode or town and you will be given a list of the nearest cemeteries.
Burial
Traditionally, many people have chosen to bury their pet on their property but more and more pet owners are opting for a burial service. Family members are able to say their final farewell before their pet is interred in a grave in a cemetery.You can choose a plot, casket and grave marker; pets are laid in a burial casket and buried in a final resting place. Owners can then bring flowers to place on the grave following the service of farewell.
Cremations
Bereaved pet owners can choose to honour the memory of the pet with a dignified cremation. All domestic pets can be cremated.If you choose a simple cremation (where no ashes are returned), you will receive a certificate of cremation. The ashes of your pet may be interred in the Memorial Gardens or in your own garden. Ashes are placed in a casket and covered with a memorial plaque.
Memorial
Many people purchase commemoration trees, shrubs and benches as a dedicated memorial to their pet. You may want to commission a unique sketch of your pet as a lasting dedication. Headstones and plaques can also be purchased as a permanent reminder of the pet for erection in the cemetery and for pets buried at home. Ashes are placed in a casket and covered with a memorial plaque. A memorial gives you somewhere to go and remember your pet.
Online memorialisation
There are a growing number of pet memorial websites enabling you to create a tribute to your pet in an online book of remembrance complete with music, pictures and contributions from other family members and friends. Some of the websites charge for entries, others are free – such as a Facebook dedication page – or charitable. A simple online search should provide you with a list of suitable website options.
Costs
Costs. Prices depend on where you live, the size of your pet, and whether you choose a communal or individual cremation - individual cremation costs more. Ask your vet or a local pet crematorium for a price list before you decide.
Pet bereavement support
If you are struggling to come to terms with the loss of your pet or finding the grief too hard to bear, it may help to share your feelings with a support bereavement service. Sometimes just talking things through can be a cathartic experience. For more information, click here
Reviewed by the Arranging a Funeral team - September 2026.
Common questions
Can pets be buried in a pet cemetery?
Yes. Pet cemeteries usually offer burial, with a choice of plot, casket and grave marker, as well as cremation.
Can all pets be cremated?
Yes. All domestic pets can be cremated.
Do I get my pet's ashes back?
Not with a simple cremation, where no ashes are returned; you get a certificate of cremation instead. Ask the pet crematorium about an individual cremation if you'd like the ashes back.
How do I find a pet cemetery near me?
Search our [pet cemeteries](/d/pet+cemeteries-a-1.html) listings.