Pet Bereavement Services

I’m here to help you and your pet navigate the end of life journey together, with compassion and respect. My packages provide a rough guide to my pricing and will be tailored to your individual needs. 

I work closely with each and every individual to customise my services to your specific requirements, providing a flexible approach to accommodate the individual needs of you and your pet.  

I will walk you through every step of the end of life process, answer any questions you may have, and do my utmost to make the experience as uncomplicated and worry free as possible, enabling you to spend those last special days or weeks with your beloved companion.

Potential services can include:

Comfort and Discovery

  • Initiating safe and compassionate conversation about death

  • Demystifying the process of pet euthanasia and cremation or burial

  • Creating a plan of comfort and ease for you and your pet

  • Assistance in discovering the options and services available to pets and their humans

Practical Assistance

  • Assistance for those whose pet has passed away unexpectedly at home

  • Providing blankets and boxes if they are needed

  • Assistance in organising to have your pet cremated or buried

  • Memorialising and celebrating your special bond with a range of individual keepsakes and mementos

  • Assistance in organising a suitable and special place to scatter you pet’s ashes

Support during difficult moments

  • Support during your pet’s passing

  • Accompanying you to memorial services or collection of you pet’s remains

  • Support in choosing urns for your pet, including the transferral of ashes 

  • Collection of your pet’s ashes and delivering them to your home

Providing a more peaceful experience for all involved

  • Supporting after-death care in the comfort of your home

  • Supporting you and your family in grief

  • Providing resources for further support

Packages

Pricing is based upon what services you require, when they are required, and the amount of time you feel you will need. Each package can be tailored based on your specific needs, times, and what services you feel will benefit you and your pet the most during this difficult time.

As everyone's experiences are different, this is only a rough guide. To discuss your needs further and get a personalised quote, please contact me or book a free consultation.

I am based in Greater Manchester and typically offer services to customers within an hour’s travel distance. However, I am more than happy to support those who are further afield, subject to an additional travel fee.)

  • Includes:

    • 10 hours of time

    • Personalised Memorial Gift Set

    • A white blanket and a disposable box for your pet, which can go with them to cremation or burial. 

  • Includes:

    • 6 hours of time

    • Personalised Memorial Gift Set

    • A white blanket and a disposable box for your pet, which can go with them to cremation or burial.

  • Includes:

    • 4 hours of time

    • Personalised Memorial Gift Set

    • A white blanket and a disposable box for your pet, which can go with them to cremation or burial.

Free Consultation

I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs. The consultation is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have, find out more about how my services work, and discuss what you have in mind for your pet’s passing. 

After the consultation I will provide you with a personalised quote so that you can decide if my services are right for you. If you decide to go ahead, a 50% deposit will be required to hold your booking.

FAQ

  • End of Life Doulas, or Death Doulas, are trained helpers and caregivers who provide care and support to the dying and their loved ones. They provide comfort and care, logistical and practical assistance, and emotional support – before, during, and after the death of a loved one.

    An End of Life Pet Doula, or Pet Loss Doula, specialises in helping those who are experiencing the loss of a pet. 

    Pet loss is an experience as real as the loss of any human companion, yet it is often overlooked and not considered as “real” grief. Pet loss is also more often scheduled than unexpected, and can provoke feelings of intense guilt and loneliness. I hope to provide a safe space for you, in which I can help to create an end of life plan that works for you and your pet, with the surety of empathetic understanding and free of judgement.

  • The best time to get in touch is when you feel it is right for you and your pet.

    An End of Life Pet Doula is a resource and compassionate presence in difficult times, whatever those may look like. 

    Whether your pet has passed away unexpectedly, you have an appointment with the vet scheduled, or your pet is simply elderly and you would feel more at ease to know there is a plan in place – no two circumstances are the same and I am always happy to hear from you.

  • You can expect a safe space in which to talk about your experiences, in your own time and without judgement. Your time will be completely confidential, and you will receive empathetic and professional support, both emotional and practical.

  • Unfortunately End of Life Pet Doula services are not usually covered by insurance.

    However, it is always worth checking with your provider ahead of time.

  • “Emily is so lovely and so professional. Losing a pet, any pet is hard enough but she makes the process a lot easier than I've experienced in the past. I can't recommend her enough.”

    Shane

  • “Losing our beloved cat was incredibly tough, but Emily was compassionate and understanding, guiding us through every step with care. She was professional and sensitive, providing peace of mind during this difficult time. Thank you, Emily, for your exceptional support and for helping us say goodbye to our cat with dignity. Your kindness meant the world to us.”

    Kerri

  • "Thank you so much for your help during our time f losing our cat. Your professionalism surpassed everthing which was required."

    - Sean, Janet, & Mia

  • “Brilliant service and so much understanding of the grief of losing our much loved dog. Thank you, Emily.”

    Petra

  • “We cannot thank Emily enough for her compassionate and professional response on the loss of our beloved cat. She deserves the highest recommendation and we will be forever grateful.”

    Sean

  • "Emily has been there for me through the death of two pets–one expected at the end of a long life and one a surprise and much too soon. She was an enormous comfort through both, a much needed sympathetic ear who understands the depth of companionship and love that our pets give us. At every moment she affirmed and validated just how impacted I was by their loss, while encouraging reflection on the joys we’d shared together. The keepsake she provided hangs above my desk and every day is a beautiful reminder that while we only may share our lives with our pets for a short time, it is one worth every moment of the grief that follows."

    Bronwyn

  • “Emily was of excellent help and I can’t thank her enough.”

    Nick

  • "Thank you Emily for the care & compassion you showed us. In what was such a difficult time, you were so understanding and lovely to deal with."

    Lizzie & Andrew

  • “Excellent service, at a difficult time. Emily was professional, but also sympathetic, and always kept in contact with me to let me know what was happening.”

    Karen

  • “We would like to thank Emily for looking after our pet dog at this very sad time, would recommend it to anyone needing this service. Thank you.”

    John & Fran

  • “I cannot recommend enough. Emily was lovely to me at an extremely difficult time. I’d had my little dog for 15 years until she died of cancer. I’m devastated but Emily handled everything swiftly which was what I needed and kept me informed and was very, very kind. I trusted her with my best friend in the world and I’m very grateful to her for making it easier for me. Thank you Emily.”

    Natalie

  • “Excellent service and very very understanding at such a sad time. Emily was amazing.”

    Rachel

  • "My thanks for your dignity, help, and professionalism in allowing me to say my final goodbye to my cat."

    - Phil

  • "Thank you for all your help at this hard time. We are devastated at the loss of our cat, but you have been amazing from the start. It takes a special, caring person to do your job and you are very good at it."

    - Rachael, Mark, & Benjamin