Pet Cremation Services
Here at Markham Funeral Service, we understand just how much our animals mean to us. They are more than pets. They are companions, family members, and a much-loved part of our everyday lives.
From horses, dogs and cats, to snakes, chickens and everything in between, we know that the bond we share with our animals is incredibly special. That is why we are proud to offer a caring and dignified pet cremation service, providing families with the same compassion, respect and support that we have always been committed to giving in times of loss.
We have partnered with a trusted local pet crematorium that we know and trust personally. Over the years, they have cared for several of our own much-loved pets during our own times of loss, always showing the utmost care, compassion and professionalism.
We are therefore incredibly proud to be working alongside them and to be able to offer the same trusted service to the families we care for.
Having experienced their kindness and professionalism ourselves, we can offer you the reassurance and peace of mind that your beloved pet will be treated with dignity, respect and the greatest of care throughout their final journey.
Complete Peace of Mind
For complete peace of mind, every pet in our care receives a truly individual cremation. We know how important that reassurance is, which is why your beloved companion is treated with the same dignity, care and respect that we would want for our own.
We offer a collection service for your beloved pet, whether from your home, veterinary practice, or another place that feels right for you. Alternatively, you are very welcome to bring your pet to us, where we can care for them here at our funeral home before personally accompanying them to the crematorium with the utmost love, dignity and respect.
If you would like some quiet time to say goodbye, you are welcome to spend time with your pet in our beautiful Serenity Room. This peaceful, private space gives you the opportunity to sit with them, reflect on the memories you have shared, and say your farewell in your own time.
We offer a thoughtful selection of urns and keepsakes to help you treasure the special memories of your beloved pet and keep them close to your heart.
We understand that every family is different, so we will take the time to help you choose the option that feels right for you. Whatever you decide, we will be here to guide and support you with sensitivity and compassion every step of the way.
We are proud to offer a caring and personal pet cremation service to families throughout Woodbridge, Leiston and the wider East Suffolk area.
As a local, family-run funeral service, we understand how important it is to know that your pet is being cared for by people you can trust. Our pet cremation services are available to families from Woodbridge, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Melton, Kesgrave, Rendlesham, Snape and many of the surrounding towns and villages.
Wherever you are based, we are here to provide a compassionate and reassuring service, helping you to say goodbye to your much-loved pet with dignity, kindness and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pet cremation is a respectful way of caring for your pet after they pass away. Your pet is placed in a cremation chamber, and the remaining ashes are carefully prepared for return or memorialisation.
With an individual cremation, your pet is cremated separately (with no other pets present) and their ashes are returned to you. With a communal cremation, several pets are cremated together and individual ashes cannot be returned. EVERY pet entrusted to us, will receive a 100% fully individual cremation.
We can guarantee your pet will receive an individual cremation and the ashes that will be returned to you will be of your pet alone. We DO NOT offer communal pet cremation. We have strict identification protocols in place, that remain with your pet throughout their final journey.
You can contact us directly to discuss your wishes. We can arrange collection from your home, veterinary practice, or another agreed location.
Yes, if collection is offered in your area. We can explain the available options, collection times, and any applicable charges when you contact us.
Collection times depend on your location and availability. We will always aim to arrange collection as promptly and respectfully as possible. We provide out of hours collection if required 24 hours a day. Please call us anytime for advice.
Your pet’s ashes will be returned in a beautiful scatter tube as standard or alternatively, you are welcome to choose a wooden urn, or special urn or memorial item, depending on what you would prefer, we are very happy to talk you through the many different options available.
Yes. We offer a wide variety of urns, caskets, scatter tubes, jewellery, paw-print keepsakes, and other memorial products.
Yes, we can arrange keepsakes such as paw prints or fur clippings before cremation. It is best to request these when making your arrangements. Please Note: We will always try our absolute hardest to get the best paw prints we are able to achieve, however cannot always guarantee their quality depending on circumstances.
Of course you are able to do this, please do contact us first so we can make the experience as private and comfortable as possible.
Absolutely, we have our beautiful private ‘Serenity’ room available to you in order to spend time with your loyal friend for as much time as you need.
Of course this is no problem at all, we will ensure your precious items remain with your pet at all times.
Prices usually depend on your pet’s size, the type of cremation, collection requirements, and any urns or memorial items selected. Please see our pricelist or feel free to call us to discuss your requirements.
Contact us when you feel ready. We can guide you through the next steps and explain how to keep your pet comfortable and respectfully cared for until collection or you are able to bring them to us.
You can normally tell your vet that you would like to use your chosen cremation provider. You can also contact us directly so we can help coordinate the arrangements.
In many cases, yes. Ashes may be kept at home, scattered somewhere meaningful, or buried. You should check any local rules or obtain permission before scattering ashes on land you do not own.
We understand how important your pet is to your family. Every pet in our care is handled respectfully and compassionately throughout each stage of the process. We love animals, and your pet will be treated as if they were our own whilst in our care.
Our trusted crematorium partner is fully insured, highly experienced, and for added peace of mind for families, has complete 24 hour CCTV coverage throughout the crematorium site- INCLUDING where the cremator is located.
That is completely fine. Ashes will be be returned in a simple scatter tube as standard, so you can choose a permanent memorial when you feel ready.
You do not need to make every decision at once. Contact us and we can explain the immediate practical steps while giving you time to consider cremation and memorial options.
Contact us
We are based just outside Wickham Market with excellent access to the A12 and down the central High Street in Leiston. We are happy to assist with Pet Cremation throughout Suffolk or further afield. We warmly welcome you to visit our premises should you like to look around.
We are available on the phone 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year
The Old Cart Lodge Bridge Farm Ash Road, Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 0AA
01728 585335