Frequently Asked Questions
At Forget Me Not, we provide private pet cremations, ensuring your beloved companion is cremated individually and that you receive only their ashes in return. This option offers families the comfort and reassurance of knowing their pet is cared for with the utmost dignity and respect.
We also offer communal cremations, where pets are cremated together with others. With this option, ashes are not returned. It provides a respectful and affordable alternative for families who prefer not to have ashes returned.
Yes, at Forget Me Not, we guarantee that you will receive only your pet’s ashes. We take meticulous care to ensure that each pet is cremated individually, and their ashes are carefully collected and preserved for you to cherish. As fellow pet owners, we deeply empathise with the significance of ensuring your pet’s individual cremation. Rest assured; we have meticulously developed a system to guarantee this sacred process unfolds seamlessly.
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, our serene and quiet room offers a peaceful, private space for you to say your final farewells to your beloved companion. We remain by your pet’s side every step of the way, ensuring they are treated with the utmost dignity, compassion, and care throughout the entire process.
The duration of the cremation process varies depending on factors such as the size of your pet and the type of cremation selected. In most cases, the process itself takes a few hours to complete. Your pet’s ashes will typically be ready for collection or returned to you within 3–4 days.
During the pet cremation process, your beloved companion is respectfully placed into a cremation chamber where they are exposed to high temperatures. These temperatures effectively break down the organic matter, leaving behind bone fragments. These fragments are then further processed into a fine ash known as cremains.
We offer a range of beautiful urns, caskets or scatter tubes for you to choose from. Whether you prefer a simple and elegant design or something more ornate, we have options to suit every preference. Please see ‘Our Products’ page to view the range of vessels available.
Of course, we completely understand how important it is to say goodbye to your beloved pet in person. Our crematorium provides a serene and private room where you can spend meaningful moments together, sharing your final farewells in a peaceful setting filled with love, comfort, and dignity.
We are here to support you during this difficult time and to ensure that your goodbye is as gentle and personal as possible.
Arranging pet cremation services is simple and straightforward. You can contact us directly to discuss your options and schedule a convenient time for collection, or you may bring your pet to our crematorium yourself. We are here to guide you through every step with compassion and care.
If your pet passes away at the veterinary clinic, please inform the attending veterinarian of your wish for cremation. This ensures your pet’s final journey is entrusted to us with the respect and care they deserve. We offer collection services seven days a week for your convenience.
The choice is yours. We can collect your pet, with your permission, from the veterinary clinic or you can bring your pet to us. There is a small charge to cover our fuel costs if you require collection.
Of course. Please do get in touch to discuss your options and please feel free to visit the crematorium to meet us in person.
If your beloved pet dies at home then we can either collect from you at a convenient time or you can personally bring your pet to us. Please contact us beforehand to arrange a suitable time.
Yes. We currently work with two local vets who offer euthanasia at home. Please call us and we will be more than happy to put you in contact with one of them.
If you have any further questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us by email, text message or call us – we will be happy to assist you.