Due to maintenance works, our site in Cambridge will be closed to all visitors on Saturday 11th May 2024...

The site and phonelines will close on Friday 10th May at 5pm and reopen at 8.30am on Monday 13th May 2024. Thank you for your understanding.

Communal Pet Cremations

Cremations that
honour your pet

Communal Pet Cremations

Cremations that honour your pet

Helping you every step of the way

Guiding you through every stage, our dedicated team ensures support tailored to your needs. We’re here to lighten the burden and assist you through this journey.

Why choose a communal cremation for your pet?

Choosing communal cremation will provide your pet with a shared remembrance among companions so that they can be honoured in a collective farewell. Your pet will be cremated alongside others, and a symbolic amount of each communal cremation’s ashes finds a resting place at our Gardens of Remembrance in Cambridge.

Communal Cremations with CPC Cares

For pet owners experiencing the loss of their companion, we can offer you the choice: either allow us to collect your beloved pet or bring them to our crematoria yourself. Here at CPC, we’ve been providing dignified pet cremation services to pet owners for over 40 years, and equal respect is given to all pets that come to use for a cremation. And if you need any support, our specially trained staff are here to help during this difficult time.   

Pricing:

*Prices from – other charges may apply.

How CPC Cares

We ensure your pet is cremated with dignity & respect

Safe in the knowledge that your pet is with other companion animals

Discuss how you would like to say goodbye to your pet

We welcome all owners to speak with our specially trained staff

Some ash from each communal cremation goes to our Gardens of Remembrance

We support owners every step of the way of the cremation

CPC Gardens of Remembrance

Discover our serene Gardens of Remembrance at three of our sites – Cambridge, Tewkesbury, and Livingston – offering tranquil spaces for reflection. While plots for interment are exclusively available at our Cambridge location, all sites provide a calming environment to honour cherished memories. For further details regarding our Gardens of Remembrance or plot interment, our Cremation Advisors are here to assist you.

Some frequently asked questions about Communal Cremations

What does a communal cremation actually mean?

CPC’s Communal Cremation service ensures equal respect is given to all pets that come to us for a cremation. We will collect your pet from your veterinary practice, or you may choose to bring your pet to us directly. Your companion will be cremated with other pets. A token amount of ash from each communal cremation performed, will be interred into our Gardens of Remembrance at Cambridge.

Yes, there are occasions where individuals express the desire to have two or more pets cremated together. The feasibility of this depends on the size of each pet. If it’s possible, we will coordinate the final arrangements accordingly.

No, however, a small amount of ash is respectfully placed in our communal columbarium.

Remember your loved one with our online tributes

Important Notice
Temporary Closure

We’d like to let our visitors know that our Cambridge site will be closed to the public on Saturday 11th July due to ongoing building works.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to improve our facilities.

Thank you for your understanding.

Important Easter
Delivery Notice

To ensure the safe and respectful return of your pet’s ashes, we will be temporarily pausing all courier deliveries between 2nd and 7th April inclusive over the Easter period.
 
As courier services can be affected during this time, we cannot guarantee the prompt delivery standards we always aim to provide. Rather than risk ashes being delayed or held at courier depots, we feel it is more appropriate to keep them safely in our care until normal service resumes.
 
For families who have chosen to have ashes returned directly by courier (including PDSA clients), deliveries will resume from 8th April.
 
For all other families, ashes will continue to be returned to your veterinary practice as usual once ready.
 
If you are local to one of our sites and are expecting your pet’s ashes to be returned via courier during this time, you are also very welcome to arrange collection of your pet’s ashes. Please contact our team on 01763 207700 in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements for you.
 
Easter Opening Hours:
 

Good Friday (3rd April): Closed

Saturday 4th April: 8:30am – 3:00pm

Easter Monday (6th April): Closed

From Tuesday 7th April: Open as normal (8:30am – 5:30pm)

We greatly appreciate your understanding.
The CPC Team