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Situated in the heart of Co. Meath, Pawprints Crematorium prides itself on extending its compassionate cremation services across the entirety of Ireland, ensuring no pet owner feels alone during such a trying time.
With a dedicated collection service, we make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for grieving families, offering a bridge of support from your home to our facilities.
Since our inception in 2011, Pawprints Crematorium has grown to become Ireland’s leading pet crematorium, a status we’ve earned through our unwavering commitment to providing dignified farewells to beloved pets.
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At Pawprints Crematorium, we know how much your pet means to you. That’s why we offer special keepsakes and memorials, like unique urns and personalised plaques, to help you remember your pet in a beautiful way.
Our team is here to gently guide you through your options, making sure you find the perfect tribute that celebrates your pet’s life.
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At Pawprints Crematorium, we truly understand the special bond you share with your pet. We know that losing a pet is like losing a family member, so we’re here with empathy and care.
We aim to make the process of saying goodbye as comforting as possible, ensuring every step is taken with respect and understanding.
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Speak with our friendly experts at Pawprints Crematorium to discuss your needs and arrange services.
Cremation Process
Your pet undergoes a respectful cremation, with options tailored to your wishes.
Return of Ashes
Receive your pet's ashes in a chosen urn or keepsake for a lasting memory.
FAQs
If you have a question you do not see below, please reach out and get in touch with us.
Losing a beloved pet can be difficult. People may choose to cremate their pets for various reasons. Cremation can often provide a sense of closure and allows owners to honour their beloved companion in a dignified way.
Cremation offers flexibility in memorialising your pet, as the ashes can be kept in a casket, scattered in a meaningful place, or used in memorial jewellery.
Additionally, some people opt for cremation due to practical reasons such as limited space, as it eliminates the need for a burial plot. Ultimately, cremation offers a personalised and respectful way to say goodbye to a cherished family pet.
Individual pet cremation refers to the process of cremating a pet separately from other animals. Individual cremation ensures you’ll only receive the ashes of your pet. Your pet undergoes a respectful cremation, with options tailored to your wishes
We offer cremation services for all types of domestic pet, from small breeds such as gerbils, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs up to our larger canine friends
If you choose to come directly to our pet crematorium in Trim we can offer same day individual cremation. Our turnaround time to veterinary practices is 7 days from the date of collection.
If you choose to come to the crematorium in Trim we will allow you and your family time to spend with your beloved pet. Our expert staff will discuss all options available to you and explain the cremation process.
You can bring your pet directly to us (by appointment), alternatively you can contact us to arrange for collection from home or your veterinary practice can arrange everything for you through us.
If you would like to bring your pet directly to us in Trim please call us beforehand to make an appointment. We will work with you to arrange a mutually convenient time. An alternative option is to arrange for your pets individual cremation with your veterinary practice and they in turn will arrange a collection of your beloved friend with us.
No. When you opt for individual cremation you have a choice of coming directly to us in Trim or we can collect your pet from your veterinary practice.
Due to Health & Safety regulations it is not permitted to be present at your pets cremation. We do offer you time in our farewell room to spend with your beloved pet where we will explain the full cremation process with you. This is a private space for you and your family to say your final goodbyes.
Our crematorium is open ”by appointment” Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 5.30pm, Saturday’s from 9am – 1pm. Always remember our telephone lines are manned 24/7 so we are available to answer any questions and give advice on our pet cremation service.