Animal Services
Animal Friend Care
Our Story
I’m Lauren, and together with my husband, Chris, we founded Aspen Meadows Pet Cremation and Memorial Services in memory of our beloved German Shepherd, Aspen.
On June 17, 2025, Aspen comforted families at our funeral home for the very last time. Just hours later, we rushed him to the emergency veterinary clinic, where we learned he was suffering from a silent, aggressive, and terminal cancer. With shattered hearts, we made the agonizing choice to let him go.
When we left the clinic that night, we brought Aspen with us. We placed him gently into refrigeration at the funeral home, because we couldn’t imagine leaving him behind without honoring the love he had given so freely. Aspen wasn’t just a pet, he was our therapy dog, our best friend, our steady companion, a member of our funeral home family, and a source of comfort to countless grieving hearts.
Saying goodbye to him reminded us that grief cannot, and should not, be rushed. It needs time, tenderness, and space to breathe. By bringing Aspen back into our care, by giving our family, staff, and even our other dog the chance to say goodbye, we discovered something we never thought possible: a measure of peace and control amid tragedy. That gift of time allowed us to mourn, to honor, and to begin the long process of healing together. From that painful farewell, Aspen Meadows was born—a promise that no person and no family should ever have to face the loss of a beloved pet without dignity, compassion, and care.
Mission
At Aspen Meadows, we believe what many of us have always known: pets ARE family. They are our children, our closest friends, and our confidants. With unwavering loyalty and unconditional love, they enrich our lives every day. Many would even say that the bond we share with our animal companions can be deeper and more profound than that with other humans. Yet, we welcome them into our hearts and homes knowing their time with us is limited. When that time comes, the loss can be devastating. End-of-life choices are readily available for humans, but what about for our animal companions? Where do we turn when we want to honor and memorialize them as we would a cherished family member? At Aspen Meadows, we are dedicated to ensuring your companion is celebrated with the same dignity, respect, and love you would give to any human family member. Our services options are designed to help you honor, remember and memorialize their life and the special bond you share.
Aspen Meadows Pet Cremation & Memorial Services
Services & Pricing List
Pet cremation pricing are based on the weight of the animal being cremated. Prices vary between $200-$450 for cats and dogs. Pricing will be less for smaller animals (rodents, amphibians, fish). This pricing is for loose cremated remains.
Parting Stones
Parting Stone offers families choosing cremation a 100% alternative to conventional ash. Our service solidifies the full amount of remains into a form that resembles a collection of smooth stones. The number of stones returned is based on the volume of remains provided. The appearance of the solidified remains varies naturally from pet to pet in shape, color, and texture, making each collection uniquely beautiful. Solidified remains are an alternative to conventional ash.
Have the ashes of a dog at home? It's never too late.
Parting Stone Promise
- Return-to-ash satisfaction guarantee
- 100% individual batch processing
- Anytime money-back guarantee
- Step-by-step process tracking
We offer below MSRP pricing for the families we serve of $995
Removal & Drop Off Services
Allow our staff to come and retrieve your companion or drop them off at our establishment. Removal services can be performed at a residence or at a veterinary clinic.
8am-4pm (daytime business hours):
Customer Drop off - $100 + Cremation Cost
Staff Removals - $350 + Cremation Cost
5pm-8am (after business hours):
Additional $250 will be charged for drop-offs and removals made after hours.
After Hours Customer Drop Off - $350 + Cremation Cost
After Hours Staff Removal- $600 + Cremation Cost
Refrigeration Options
Give yourself permission to pause. We will hold your companion safely and respectfully in our care while you process. When you’re ready, we’ll be here to help!
Drop Off Refrigeration only Cost:
$100 one time fee + $50 per 24-hour period.
Removal with Refrigeration only:
$350 for removal with first 24 hours of refrigeration free. Additional $50 will be charged per 24-hour period.
Please remember at all prices increase by $250 if services are provided after hours! Prices are subject to change without notice.
Pet Memorial and After Care Option
Companions share our lives, our homes, and our hearts. Remembering them is a way to honor the bond you’ll always carry. Below are the memorial options Aspen Meadows offers to help you keep their memory close.
Goodbye Session:
We understand how important it is to say goodbye. Aspen Meadows provides a quiet, private space where you and your closest family members can spend meaningful time with your companion before cremation or burial.
30-minute Session: $150
1 Hour Session: $250
Visitation/Memorial Services:
Just as we honor any family member, your companion deserves to be remembered with love and dignity. Aspen Meadows offers meaningful memorial service options for both private family gatherings and public remembrance.
For options and pricing please call 570-586-0811
