Will crematoriums deliver a pet’s remains to a home or do they have to be picked up at the vet?

Original Question: Will the crematorium deliver my pets remains to my house or do I have to go pick them up at my vets’ clinic? - Anonymous

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Will crematoriums deliver a pet’s remains to a home or do they have to be picked up at the vet? Aug 23, 2020

This depends on the arrangement between your veterinarian and the crematory. Some crematories will only deliver a pet’s remains to the clinic (particularly if they have a working arrangement with the vet clinic). Others will deliver to your home via a courier service. Sometimes there is an additional charge to have home delivery.

Dr. Jocelyn Anne Mason, DVM

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Will crematoriums deliver a pet's remains to a home or do they have to be picked up at the vet?
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Will crematoriums deliver a pet's remains to a home or do they have to be picked up at the vet?
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This depends on the arrangement between your veterinarian and the crematory. Some crematories will only deliver a pet's remains to the clinic (particularly if they have a working arrangement with the vet clinic).
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