Pet Cremation in Reno: A Plain Guide for Families

Reno families often ask what actually happens after a pet passes, especially when it happens late at night or over a weekend. Here is a plain guide to the options most people in Reno, Sparks and the Truckee Meadows choose between.

Private cremation

Your pet is cremated individually and all of the ashes come home to you, usually in an urn or keepsake box. This is the choice most families make when they want to keep their companion close, scatter the ashes at a favorite trail, or bury them in the garden.

Communal cremation

Several pets are cremated together and the ashes are not returned. It is a lower-cost, respectful option for families who do not plan to keep ashes.

Witness cremation

Some families want to be present for a final goodbye. A witness cremation allows that, and many people say it helped them find closure.

Pickup at home or the vet

If your pet passes at home or is put to sleep at a clinic, a provider can usually collect them at any hour, so you do not have to transport your pet yourself during a hard moment.

For families in northern Nevada, Reno Pet Cremation offers private, communal and witness cremation with pickup from home or your veterinarian.