End of Life Care
We offer families comfort and care in their pet’s final days.
When the time comes…
…we are here to help you and your pet with end of life care. AWS offers cost-effective cremation services to pet owners and animal care professionals through Final Gift Pet Memorial Center located in Middleboro, Mass. When the time comes, if you are able, please give us a call in advance to let us know you’ll be stopping by with your recently deceased pet. It’ll help prepare to best support you.
AWS Community Veterinary Clinic offers humane euthanasia on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Clinic at (207) 292-2424 to learn more about this service. We do not offer at-home euthanasia but can recommend local veterinarians who do.
Cremation Options
If you selected private cremation, we will reach out when your urn is ready for pick-up, typically within 2-3 weeks. Payment is made at time of drop off.
AWS cremation services are limited to pets and small animals only. Please call us at (207) 292-2424 regarding farm animals, wildlife, marine creatures and other species or if you have any questions.
Private Cremations
With a private cremation, your pet’s remains are returned to you in a small, decorative box (urn). There are seven urn designs that you can choose from.
By animal weight:
5 lbs or less: $70
6 lbs – 25 lbs: $160
26 lbs – 50 lbs: $190
51 lbs – 75 lbs: $212
76 lbs – 100 lbs: $235
101 lbs – 150 lbs: $316
More than 150 lbs: $385
The above pricing includes the cost of the urn. Additional options to personalize your urn include:
- Ink Paw Impression: $40
- Ink Nose Impression: $40
- Paws of Remembrance: $60
Non-private Cremations
With a non-private cremations, your pet’s remains are not returned to you.
All animal (regardless of weight): $50
As part of the non-private cremations, our partners at Final Gift Pet Memorial Center work with PetReefs. PetReefs is a memorial reef project that helps restore coral ecosystems damaged by climate change. Communal reef balls will be place in areas that present the highest need of coral repair. Learn more about Memorial Reefs here.
End of Life Resources: Pet Loss & Grief
Losing Lulu
Founded in January of 2018, Losing Lulu is the online Facebook grief support group that helps people to find support after losing an animal companion or family member to a behavioral euthanasia.
MVMC Pet Loss Support Group
Held virtually on the first Monday of the month from 6-7pm, this online group helps owners or caregivers who are experiencing grief and loss after saying goodbye to a companion […]
Online Pet Loss Support
The staff at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida recognize, respect, and support the human-animal bond. We hope that after reading the material in this website you will understand that it is natural to grieve the loss of a beloved animal friend and that you are not alone in your grief.
Pet Loss Support Hotline
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University helps pet owners who have lost an animal companion and seeks to serve the community at large by providing resources for people grieving the loss of a pet.
Tranquil Waters
The staff at Tranquil Waters understands how incredibly difficult it is to say goodbye to a beloved family member, and have curated a number of recommended resources to help you through when the time comes.
End of Life Resources: At Home Euthanasia
At Peace Vet
With deep compassion and a calming and peaceful presence, Dr. Jesse Therrien offers at-home euthanasia and after-care services to Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire pet families. Call (207) 200-7574 to learn more or to schedule her services.
Haven Veterinary Hospice and Senior Care
Specializing in elder pet care, Dr. Kelly Hill provides high-quality care and support for your loved one in their most comfortable environment: home. Supports pet families in York County and […]
Vet at Your Door
Offering at-home wellness care, sick visits, acupuncture, hospice care, and euthanasia, Vet at Your Door’s provides compassionate care at the place you and your pet feel most comfortable: home. Call (207) 536-8387 to learn more.
Questions?
For more information about our end of life resources, please contact a member of our Clinic team via email or telephone at (207) 292-2424.
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