03/05/2026
Pet cremation through your vet: do you have to use their service?
Many pet owners assume that if their vet offers to arrange cremation, that is the only option available.
It isn’t.
Pet cremation through your vet: do you have to use their service?
You are entitled to contact a pet crematorium directly, ask questions, understand the service being offered, and make your own arrangements if you wish.
The Competition and Markets Authority has made clear that pet owners should be given information about their options, including arranging cremation directly with a crematorium.
We are grateful to the vets and local home euthanasia vets who continue to give families clear information about Chestnut Lodge and the choices available. That is exactly how we believe it should be.
Some owners may choose to arrange everything through their vet. Others may prefer to contact us directly. Others may choose another crematorium.
The important thing is that the decision should be informed.
Before agreeing to any cremation service, there are important questions you are entitled to ask.
We have written a guide to help pet owners understand their choices before deciding.
Your pet. Your choice. Always.
Explore pet cremation through a vet cremation service and understand the benefits and considerations involved in the process.
