Horse Cremations Are A Welcome Option

By Sarah Crosgrey

Dealing with a sick horse can be very traumatic but the death of our beloved companion is even more devastating. Whether the death is sudden, slow, or as a planned euthanasia, the next question is what to do afterwards. Many of us do not have the acreage to bury our horse in the back "40". So what can we do?

Your horse has given you a lifetime of love and it is hard to walk away when the time has come to say goodbye. Ontario Pet Cremation Service, located in the small community of Dorchester, near London Ontario, provides horse owners with a caring alternative option with the individual equine cremation. They offer you a chance for a dignified goodbye and a lasting tribute.

The tragic death in February 2006 of Brigadier, a member of the Toronto Police Mounted Unit, killed while on duty by a hit and run motor vehicle, has brought to attention that the deaths of large animals are as emotional as those of a small family pet. After Barry Hunter, owner of O.P.C.S. was contacted, he made arrangements for the cremation and then returned the ashes and donated a special plaque commemorating Brigadier to the Toronto Police in time for the memorial service.

Specializing in large animal cremation, O.P.C.S. has had many years of experience helping families deal with the death of their horse. Arrangements can be made for a private cremation and a personalized cremation certificate is given for a lasting memorial. The company is fully bonded and guarantees that the ashes you receive are those that belong to you.

The state of the art Cremator is one of the most environmentally friendly units in the world today which allows no harmful effect to the air, soil or water. Approximately 5% of the original weight of the horse is left after cremation. The sterilized ashes are then ready to be buried or stored in an urn for posterity.

Priding themselves on dependable, efficient and dignified service, the employees treat all horse owners with sensitivity and professionalism. Whether you own a donkey, pony or champion horse, all clients are treated equally. With service Ontario-wide, a licensed truck will collect your horse and bring it to the crematorium. A new cost savings for 2006 is that the owner or their representative may transport the deceased equine directly to the facility with a temporary Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food transportation license.

You may have had your horse for many years, or just a few days, but the loss can be made a little easier by knowing that with the option of cremation, you can have a private home burial or a special keepsake to remember your friend. I know that this certainly will be the choice for me.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for providing this service. Our family so appreciates it." - Debbie V.

"Thank-you to Ontario Pet Cremation Service for your timely and professional service in our time of great sorrow." - Ginny J. & Family