Arranging your pet's cremation

Situated in Nunclose, near Armathwaite, Paws to Rest offers peace and tranquillity for your pet’s final journey, providing the knowledge that you have done everything possible for your pet, right up to the final parting.

Visit us in person

You are welcome to bring your pet directly to Paws to Rest by appointment.

The Paws to Rest Farewell Reception offers a peaceful setting for owners and their families to spend time reflecting on their pet's life and say their final goodbyes in privacy prior to their cremation or burial service.

Collecting your pet

Alternatively, your pet can be collected from either your home or a veterinary practice and ashes returned. All cremations are carried out on a timescale to suit you.

Please ensure your vet is aware of your final wishes for your pet.  If you request to use our services as your preferred pet crematorium, most vets will assist you with your wishes and will hold your pet’s body while you make the final arrangements directly with us. By contacting us directly you will be able to better decide how you would like to say your final goodbye giving you complete peace of mind.

If preferable, we can speak to your vet to arrange the transfer of your pet into our care, alternatively you may decide to take your pet home.  From here we can either collect, or you can bring your pet to us yourself.

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Discuss any specific requirements

Although it can be difficult to come to terms with ending a pet’s life or envisioning when the sad event will happen, where possible we would encourage you to contact our friendly and professional team ahead of your pet’s death to discuss any specific requirements.

Paws to Rest is approved and licensed by APHA (Animal & Plant Health Agency), under DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).  As founding members of The Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria, we adhere to a strict code of conduct while offering discreet, dignified, and professional cremation and burial services.

As pet owners ourselves, we have experienced the heartache of losing a beloved pet, so know what you are going through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here we have listed commonly asked questions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you can’t find the answer below.

Yes, of course. Our friendly and caring team is here to discuss the options available and help you make arrangements in advance. We also offer a euthanasia service and can talk you through this alongside our cremation services.

Please call us on 016974 72232 or email [email protected]. We will take the time to answer your questions, understand your wishes and guide you through the next steps, helping to give you peace of mind at a difficult time.

Some veterinary practices may not use Paws to Rest’s services or ask you about your final wishes for your pet. 

Many pet owners do not realise that they have the freedom and right to decide which pet crematorium they use. You are entitled to inform your vet of your wishes and can instruct them to use Paws to Rest for the cremation of your pet.

Yes, you are most welcome.  To help us schedule private time for grieving owners and families, we kindly ask that all visitors call and make an appointment prior to visiting Paws to Rest.

Yes, we offer a same day cremation service by appointment. If you bring your pet to us, our Garden of Remembrance offers a tranquil setting for you to wait whilst your beloved pet completes their final journey. If you prefer, your pet can be collected from your home or vet, and ashes returned the same day. This service incurs a supplementary charge and pets must arrive at Paws to Rest before 3pm the day of cremation.

You can arrange for an attended cremation and witness any part of the proceedings. All cremations are supplied with certified individual cremation certification.

For those who have not opted for the same day service, wherever possible, we will endeavour to have the ashes ready for collection within 48 hours. Same day collection and delivery of ashes can be arranged.

Monday - Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

If your pet departs out with our usual working hours, you are welcome to contact us on 016974 72232 to arrange a suitable time to either bring your pet directly to us or to arrange collection.

If your pet passes away in the evening or at the weekend, please call us on 016974 72232. If we are unable to answer, our answerphone message will explain what to do next.

We can welcome pets into our care on Sundays by prior arrangement, although cremations do not take place that day. Please contact us before travelling so that arrangements can be confirmed.

We offer cremation services for animals of all sizes, from small companions such as rats, hamsters and birds to rabbits, cats and dogs, as well as larger animals including horses, ponies and sheep.

Prices vary depending on the type and size of your animal. If your animal is not listed, please contact our caring team—we will be happy to discuss your needs and guide you through the options and arrangements.

All ashes from individual cremations are placed into a standard wooden casket or scatter tube or bronze shaded biodegradable urn after cremation. Should you decide to opt for an alternative casket or urn, we do have a selection for you to purchase.

We are happy to discuss arrangements if circumstances do not allow for immediate payment. Please contact us directly to learn more.

We can arrange to collect your pet from your home by appointment, including following euthanasia, or from your veterinary practice upon request. Our caring team will treat your pet with dignity and respect throughout, with all collections made using a discreet vehicle.

As far as is necessary. We look after pets right across Cumbria and South Scotland and sometimes even further afield.

On arrival your pet is placed in our Farewell Reception, where you can spend time saying goodbye. When you feel ready, we will meet you to discuss your requirements. Our Garden of Remembrance offers a tranquil setting for you to wait whilst your beloved pet completes their final journey. 

Cremation of your pet takes place as soon as possible, normally within 48 hours. We also offer same day services.

You may wish to come back to Paws to Rest to collect your pet’s ashes. Alternatively, we can return ashes directly to your home or your vet for collection.

You can pay for our services by most major credit and debit cards. Ashes are returned to owners on receipt of full payment.

We do not offer a funeral or remembrance service at Paws to Rest but we are happy to discuss if you wish to arrange an independent service.

If there are any questions that we haven’t answered, then please call us on 016974 72232 and we will help you as best we can.