Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care
Details updated August 2026
These three words are the most confusing part of pet cremation, and providers do not all use them the same way. Confirm which one you are buying before you agree to it.
Communal (also called group)
Several pets are cremated together and the ashes are not separated afterwards. You do not get ashes back. This is normally the lowest-cost option.
Private
Your pet is the only animal in the chamber. Ashes are returned to you. This is normally the highest-cost option.
Individual (also called partitioned or segregated)
More than one pet is in the chamber at the same time, kept apart by trays or dividers. Ashes are returned, but because the animals share the chamber a small amount of mixing is possible. This is the term that varies most between providers — some use “individual” to mean exactly what others mean by private.
The question that settles it: how many animals are in the chamber at the same time as my pet? Ask Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care that directly rather than relying on the name of the package.
Pet cremation is usually priced in weight bands rather than as a single flat fee. Providers set a few bands — commonly a small, a medium and a large — and the price steps up at each one. A cat and a large dog will not cost the same.
Two other things move the figure:
- Private normally costs more than individual, which normally costs more than communal.
- Urn, engraving, paw print, fur clipping and collection from a veterinary practice are often separate line items rather than part of the base price.
We do not hold weight bands or package prices for Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care. Ask for the band that matches your pet’s weight and for the total including every add-on, so the figure you are quoted is the figure you pay.
With communal cremation, ashes are not returned at all. With private or individual cremation, return times across the industry generally run from a few days to around two weeks, depending on the provider’s schedule and on whether your pet is being collected from a veterinary practice first.
Ask Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care for a specific date, how you will be told the ashes are ready, and whether they come back to you directly, go to your vet for collection, or are shipped.
Many pet crematories collect directly from vets, and if your pet died at a practice the vet will often arrange it for you. That is convenient, but it means the choice of crematory can be made without you.
- If your vet is arranging it, ask which crematory they use — it may not be this one.
- Ask whether collection is included in the price or charged separately.
- Ask whether you can bring your pet in yourself, if you would rather.
Ink paw prints, clay paw impressions, fur clippings, engraved urns and memorial jewelry are commonly offered. Some providers include one keepsake in the base price and charge for the rest; others charge for all of them.
If you want a paw print or a fur clipping, say so before the cremation. They cannot be taken afterwards.
Ask Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care which keepsakes are included and which are extra, and get the answer in writing.
The FTC Funeral Rule is the regulation that gives families price protections when they arrange a funeral. It does not apply to pets. The Rule (16 CFR Part 453) defines cremation as a heating process that incinerates human remains, and defines funeral services as the care and preparation of deceased human bodies. The words “pet” and “animal” do not appear in it.
For your pet, that means:
- There is no legal right to a General Price List — the itemized price sheet a funeral home has to hand you for human services.
- There is no requirement to give you itemized prices over the phone.
- There is no requirement to let you supply your own urn or container without a fee.
That does not mean a provider is behaving badly — plenty of pet crematories publish clear prices and hand over written quotes without being asked. It means the protections you may be expecting are not automatic here, so ask for them directly.
- How many animals are in the chamber at the same time as my pet?
- Will I get my pet’s ashes back, and how do you identify my pet through the process?
- What is the total price for my pet’s weight, including urn, keepsakes and collection?
- What date will the ashes be ready, and how will you let me know?
- Is the cremation done at your own facility, or sent to another company?
- Can I witness the cremation, or visit the facility?
- Can I have all of that in writing before I agree?
Absolutely amazing people, everything they did was directly making sure we were covered in every way shape or form. Dont listen to the only one star review. Thats on them For not staying on top of THEIR ANIMAL. Ashley was absolutely amazing and made the process feel less like a process and more of a peace movement. She helped us find a perfect ern for our rabbit and not only that she was absolutely patient and understand with how long it took us to say our goodbyes. This company family owned or not is absolutely the best auquamatiok service Ive ever seen. I was connected to the service out of random when I was searching for best ways to handle my situation. Their place came up first and I have zero regrets. Like I said, do not listen to the one and only one star review. If you are in a point where you dont know what to do, THEY WILL HELP YOU. Thats period. These people just made our lives easier thats it, no headache no problems nothing. No waiting, they had called me the day the
When you have to make the decision to say goodbye to a four legged family member it is never easy. I want to give a HUGE Thank you to the Loyal Companion Team. Everything was handled with compassion and professionalism. If you are faced with making the decision of having someone care for a pet after they are no longer I would not hesitate in calling the team at Loyal Companion.
From the moment Casey answered the phone, I felt cared for. The other places I called made me feel like I was just another number to them. This place will even answer round the clock! If you're looking for competent, compassionate, and folks who are very good at communicating, look no further than Loyal Companion. The entire staff were sensitive to the fragility of the situation and the raw emotions I was experiencing from suddenly losing my beloved cat. I was so glad they had ample tissues and a clean restroom to boot! The conference rooms are very nice as well. The only thing that isn't the best is the location. It is near a lot of folks living on the streets and the gated parking is tight and small. But that was the only thing I feel they could try to improve. They still earn 5 stars in my book. They have lots of things you may choose from for a pet memorial option. Their pricing is reasonable for basic services and you may always purchase a more fancy urn if you don't care for th
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Loyal Companion Pet Cremation and Care has not published pet cremation prices with us.
Expect the quote to depend on your pet’s weight band, on whether you choose communal, individual or private cremation, and on any urn, keepsakes or collection from your vet.
Ask for the total in writing. Pets are not covered by the FTC Funeral Rule, so an itemized price list is not something you are entitled to by law.
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