Services
Services for Pet Owners and Veterinarians in Maine
Ashes to Ashes Pet Crematory provides pet cremation services for dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles and most other pets, including sheep and goats.
The differences between a private and a semi-private (partitioned) service are described on this page.
You are welcome to bring your deceased pet directly to us, or we can pick up at your home, Veterinary facility or other convenient location. (Mileage fees will apply.)
You will be notified that your pet’s cremains are ready as quickly as the selected process allows.
If you want a decorative or more permanent option for your beloved pet, we carry a selection of decorative urns and remembrance jewelry onsite. We are happy to assist with placing a special order for engraving, color, shape, style and breed specific items through catalogs available at our office and on-line.
Your pet’s remains are handled with dignity and respect at all times; our identification and tracking processes ensure that only your pet’s cremains are returned to you.
We respect and support the amazing working animals that make so many lives better with their eager, dedicated, loving service. Our standard semi-private cremation services are offered at NO CHARGE to certain licensed K-9, service and rescue trained animals. If you know someone who works with these special animals, please let them know we are here should the need ever arise.
Cremation Defined
Cremation is “the process of reducing the body involved by exposing it to intense heat.” The body is reduced to its basic mineral form. Although processed remains are commonly called “ashes,” the proper term is “cremains.”
Payment Methods
We accept payment by cash, credit card or debit card.
PRIVATE CREMATION
In a private cremation, your pet is the only pet in the cremator. A complimentary urn is included. Cost is $90 plus $1 per pound. Available for pets up to 200 pounds.
For Private Cremations, transportation to and from our facility is available for a mileage fee. Effective January 1, 2019 pricing is $1 per mile. Subject to change and availability. Please contact us for a quote or to schedule a pick up.
SEMI-PRIVATE CREMATION
Available only for smaller pets (up to 50 pounds). In a semi-private (partitioned) cremation, your pet is placed in a defined section of the unit and is handled carefully and individually. A firebrick/beam is placed between pets. There is no commingling of matter. A complimentary urn is included. The cost is $45 plus $1 per pound. (Please note: Transportation pick up/drop off is NOT available with Semi-Private Services.)
IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING
Ashes To Ashes uses a standard industry process for identifying and tracking your pet for the entire time they are in our care. You may be assured that only your pet’s cremains are processed and returned to you. We treat all pets with care and respect, just as we would treat our own.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to the special urns and remembrance jewelry offered on our products page, we offer clay paw print keepsakes.
There is no additional fee to attend any part of the cremation process. Please let us know if you would like to be present.
TRANSPORTATION: For Private Cremations, transportation to and/or from our facility is available for a mileage fee. Effective January 1, 2019 pricing is $1 per mile. Subject to change and availability. Please contact us for a quote or to schedule a pick up. (For example, if we are picking up at a location 25 miles from the shop the transportation fee would be $50.)
Pricing
NOTE: Semi-Private is available only for pets 50 lbs and less. Transportation available only for Private Cremations.