Options for Post-Mortem Pet Care In Alachua County
Cremation is considered the safest and preferred option for post-mortem care in euthanized pets. This is because improper burial can inadvertently result in the leaching of euthanasia drugs into the environment. Euthanasia drugs are also highly toxic if consumed by wildlife such as scavenger birds.
If you do elect for burial of your pet at home or in a pet cemetery, please make sure that you are abiding by laws and recommendations regarding pet burials. For your convenience we have provided guidance for pet burials in the information below.
Mementos
We can provide clay paw prints, ink paw prints, and fur clippings during the home euthanasia appointment if desired. These mementos are provided at no additional charge. If you have special requests for mementos, beyond the options listed above, please let us know before the appointment.
Cremation
Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home
We use Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home in Gainesville for all of our pet cremations. We coordinate transportation of your pet and payment for cremation to Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home after the euthanasia appointment. They will call you once your pet's ashes are ready to be picked up from their facility, if you elect for private cremation.
Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home also has options for memorial jewelry and additional clay paw prints that you can view on their website.
(352) 332-5600
crevassepcs@gmail.com
6352 NW 18th Drive Gainesville, Florida 32653
Open: M-F (9:00 am – 5:30pm)
Urn Options Provided by Crevasse's Pet Funeral Home
The urn options to the right are included in the price of private cremation, as listed in the pricing tab of our website. There is also a catalog of other urn options as well as jewelry urns available on Crevasse's website below. Please let us know before the appointment if you will be requesting a special urn or piece of jewelry.
At-Home Burial
Home burial is not the preferred aftercare option for euthanized pets due to the risks of groundwater contamination and ingestion of toxins by wildlife. However, private burial of euthanized pets is legal in Florida. If you decide to bury, we can provide you with a special burial bag, free of charge, that attempts to minimize environmental contamination. According to Florida law, you must bury your pet at least two feet below ground and avoid areas of flooding. You must also own the property on which you are burying your pet. See attached links for more details on the burial bags and Florida laws regarding burials.
Pet Cemetery Burial
More information to come. Please contact us for details on local pet cemeteries.