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What Happens If I Want My Horse Cremated?

A Stabletalk reader wrote to us with the following query

Hi I have a pony that may have to be put down do to ill health. This is breaking my heart as she is such a special lovely lady and has served people all her life without complaint. All I can do for her now is make everything as peaceful and quite as I can. The vet will come here at home and put her to sleep by injection. I then want her taken to be cremated. My question is what happens after the vet has been and how much roughly will this cost. I live in the Grimsby area.

Thankyou

Stabletalk, with information from the Leyland Pet Cemetery reply.

The Leyland Pet Cemetery and Crematorium in Lancashire are one of only a few places that can provide a cremation service for horses.. They also have a pet crematorium in Cheshire and here is a link to their website. http://www.petcrematorium.co.uk (Wigan Road, Leyland, Preston 01772 622466)

I know that they provide a good and dignified service including collection and individual cremation. You can have ashes returned to you in a casket or disposable container. Arrangements are usually made for the Pet Cemetery staff to be there at the same time as the vet.

As you live quite a way from the Pet Cemetery I was advised that if you wanted their service that it would be preferable to have your vet call in the afternoon if possible.

If you have thought about a permanent keepsake of your beloved pony, The Foxford Shoe Company specialise in Chrome or Gold plated horshoes which can be wall or desk mounted. You can see more information at www.foxford-shoe.co.uk

Our hearts go out to you at this distressing time but your care and love for your dear pony will help you through and you will always remember the good times and I am sure that if she could tell you she would thank you for all that love and affection you have shown and for giving her such a very good and enjoyable life.

Kindest regards
Editor