By First pet crematorium in North East Lincolnshire now open for bookings
The first pet crematorium in North East Lincolnshire is now open for bookings and preparing to open its doors to the public.
The Treasured Memories pet crematorium, which is located next to Grimsby crematorium, will soon offer families the chance to give their beloved pets a final goodbye without having to travel out of the area.
The new chapel has taken six months to complete after being hit by delays because of material shortages due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The cost of cremating a pet at the new facility ranges from £58 for a small pet such as a rabbit to £159 for a large dog.
Each pet will be cremated individually, and owners will receive a certificate of cremation along with the ashes of their pet.
Families will have the option to keep the ashes, scatter or bury them in the Treasured Memories Woodlands Cemetery. Pet owners can also purchase keepsake urns at the facility.
Able to accommodate a small gathering of up to 12 people, the new chapel can also be used if families wish to have a more intimate ceremony to say goodbye to a loved one.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for energy and environment at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “To many pet owners, their furry friends are considered to be well-loved family members, and it’s right that when they do pass away, they get a proper send-off and their owners have somewhere to go to mark their loss.
“Now local pet owners don’t have to travel miles and pay expensive bills to have their pets transported outside of the area for cremation. I’m really pleased we can offer this service.”
The facility is open now for bookings. Any families wishing to use the service can book an appointment by calling the bereavement services team at North East Lincolnshire Council on 01472 324869.
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