For a fond and dignified farewell
New Farewell Suite for Pet Cremations
19th June 2008
Heydon Suite
The UK’s leading pet crematorium has opened a new facility for bereaved owners who wish to make their final farewell to a much loved pet in person. The farewell suite forms part of CPC’s premises on the A505 just south of Cambridge at Thriplow Heath.
“Being pet owners ourselves as well as professionals, we appreciate how comforting it can be to say goodbye in a way that truly reflects the close relationship between pet and owner,” said CPC director Duncan Francis.
“Often this is expressed through an individual cremation, with the owner in attendance. This gives the owner a final opportunity to say farewell and helps them to deal with their loss. At the same time it means that they can leave with their pet’s ashes in a tasteful urn or casket, to retain or scatter as they wish.
CPC’s new suite comprises a reception area, two private rooms, and a viewing room. It has a separate entrance from the offices, so that people who are attending an individual cremation have maximum privacy. “The enlarged facility also means that they can take their time to compose themselves afterwards and leave when they feel ready,” Duncan added.
The Heydon and Heathfield suites are furnished in calming shades of green, blue and grey with soft cream walls and light ash woodwork. The reception area includes a plasma screen showing tranquil pictures of the garden of remembrance to welcome visitors, while ‘alphamusic’, which is thoughtfully and carefully composed to calm and relax people, plays in the background. The private rooms have a range of comfortable seating and are decorated with subtle floral arrangements and soft pictures.
The viewing room contains a purpose-built catafalque (or raised bier) made from Corian. This material consists of a blend of natural minerals, marble and acrylics to provide a peaceful place for the pet’s body to rest upon while owners say their goodbyes.
The farewell suite is part of a major extension to CPC’s headquarters and was formally opened in May 2008.
