VHA prioritizes transparency and ethical practices in all cremation services. We have all the materials you need to help ensure pet owners understand the entire process from the handling of their beloved pet’s remains to the return of ashes.

Individual Cremation – The pet is placed in a dedicated chamber, where they are the sole occupant throughout the cremation process. This guarantees their ashes are kept separate and distinct.

Separated Cremation – Separated pet cremation is for multiple pets at a time while still offering pet owners the option to honor and remember their pet individually. Pets are separated in the retort by a space of  (2-3 feet). This specialized service ensures that the ashes of each pet are meticulously gathered allowing families to receive distinct remains.  

Communal Cremation – In communal cremation, pets are cremated together and cremains are not returned to the owner. The cremains are buried off-site. Communal pet cremation offers a respectful and compassionate solution for pet owners who choose not to keep their pet’s ashes. In this process, multiple pets are cremated together. Each pet is handled with care and dignity while providing a cost-effective option. The cremains are buried off-site.

* VHA cremation services and memorialization options are available to VHA members who are on established delivery routes. All remains are returned to the veterinary practice for distribution to pet owners.