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| Pet Cremation for the Southeast Region We wish for all of our animals to live happy and healthy lives and experience a peaceful end. This page was developed to inform pet owners of services available for their pet's future needs. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and remember, whatever your decision, your pet will be forever in your heart. Our crematory unit, arrived by barge on 6/19/07 This photo shows the 15,000lb unit on the truck before installing  What is Cremation?Cremation is the reduction of the body to its mineral form through heat and evaporation. After the cremation cycle is completed, the small bone fragments (cremated remains) are carefully collected, allowed to cool, and reduced to a uniform consistency. Cremation Choices: Communal Cremation- an economical choice for pet owners still affording their pet a dignified disposition. Communal cremation is an irreversible act whereby multiple animals are cremated together. As a result, the identity of the animals cannot be maintained when completed. Some owners prefer this choice for their own personal reasons. If you do not want your pet's remains returned, please request a Communal Cremation. We want you to know that none of our communal remains go to a landfill, rendering or transfer site. Entrusted with your pet, we alone responsibly return their cremated remains to the earth.
Special Requests- it is important to us that you have things just the way you want them. If there is something you would like to suggest, please do.
Prices: Add 5% CBJ Tax unless exempt Returned Individual Cremation:  We generally cremate every other week so the average return time is 14 days or less depending on when we receive your pet. Canine: $217.00: All dogs weighing up to 49lbs for returned individual cremation. $252.00: Dogs weighing 50lbs to 70lbs for returned individual cremation. $289.00: Dogs weighing 71lbs to 100lbs for returned individual cremation. Dogs over 100lbs are charged $3.50/lb for each pound over 100lbs in addition to the base of $289.00.
Feline: Communal Fees: Examples: all cats are typically $25.00 for communal cremation; a dog weighing 40 pounds would be $60.00 for a communal cremation (40# x $1.50 = $60.00). Expedited Cremation Services (12-24hr. availability): Other Species: Out of Town Shipping Rates to Juneau for Cremation Pledge: We are in the human-animal bond profession. Guided by the principles of the Veterinarian's Oath and the golden rule, we want you to know that your deceased pet and your instructions, without exception, will be treated with the care and respect as if they were our very own. You have every right to expect and receive excellence from Bridge Veterinary Services. We take all questions about our policies seriously and endeavor to live up to our mission of assisting you in a manner of deep respect for the human-animal bond. Assurance: Please note that upon receiving your deceased pet, we will contact you or your authorized agent to verbally confirm your cremation instructions. This direct contact is how you will know that we did in fact safely receive your companion and that a dignified cremation will be performed at our facility. Identification remains with each pet. Your instructions are documented in writing on our admission form and we take full responsibility to carry out your request. We do not utilize any courier service in Juneau for deceased pet transport. We use our own vehicles and they are clearly marked with the name of our veterinary practice. Our facility is in compliance with local, state and federal codes for crematory operations. We are professionally trained and certified for crematory operation. Full Disclosure: The death of a pet is an emotional time for the owner and we realize that once a little time has passed, you may have further questions and/or want clarifications about the cremation process and our policies. You may, at any time, request information about our policies and/or the status of your deceased pet while in our posession. You are encouraged to tour our facility. We will provide you with information as to when your pet's remains can be picked up. We will also provide you with information on when the cremation will take place, when we received your pet (if from a clinic), and all the costs involved. Technical data about our B&L Cremation Systems, Inc. BLP/200 crematory can also be discussed if desired. Misc. Services: Memorial Items- Our office sells ceramic urns from two Juneau artists, plus weatherproof garden memorials. Transportation- We will provide transport of pets from your home to our facility if requested. Transport fee: $35.00. Mailing cremated remains- We use the U.S. Postal Service and insure each shipment if remains are to be mailed. Grief counseling for children and adults- We provide professional resources for this often unrecognized type of grief.
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