Pets

They are faithful companions. They are members or our family. They are our pets.  At Johnson-Peterson Funeral Home we know how difficult it can be to lose a cherished pet. As pet owners ourselves, we bring the same caring and professional service to the honoring of your pet as we do with our other funeral families.The death of a pet is often a child's first experience with death. Children rely on adults to see how to openly express their feelings.  An adult's response during this time can determine whether a child's exposure to death will be positive or negative part of personal devolpment. Regardless of our age when a pet dies, it is important to say good-bye, embrace memories of our pet and find ways to remember our pet. At Johnson-Peterson with the help of Pets Remembered, we can assist you at this significant time.


Decisions Regarding Your Pet

In addition to the grief, the death of a pet brings with it a difficult decision - how to handle your pet's remains. Before making any decisions, consider your thoughts and feelings about death and how to honor the memory of your beloved pet. Whether you choose burial or cremation, it is important to remember that this is not only the final act of love but also an important means of closure. And no matter what option you select, it is important that your pet's remains are treated with dignity and care.

Home Burial
While burying your pet at home keeps it close and gives you the opportunity to create a permanent memorial such as a grave marker or tree planted over the pet's grave, it may not be appropriate because you live in an apartment, or it is prohibited by law. Also, you should consider what would happen if you moved Many suburbs of the MPS/St. Paul no longer allow pet burial in the back yard..

Professional Burial
More and more pet cemeteries are being established, currently none are available in the MSP/ST. Paul area, and while more costly, this options ensures that your pet's remains will remain undisturbed, and cared for, in perpetuity. Knowing that a professional is taking care of your pet’s final arrangements can help alleviate some of the stress and worry at this difficult time.

Professional Cremation
If you would like to keep your pet's remains but don't have a place to bury the body, cremation may a better alternative. You can keep your pet at home without the concern of a home burial or scatter your pet's ashes rather than preserve them. We apply the same practices and standards as your would for a member of your family and cremate only one at a time. 


When your pet dies call us, with the help of our affiliate Pets Remembered...

We can provide transportation service from the veterinary office or from your residence.

Your pet's ashes will be available to tyou in a timely manner (24-48 hours).

To help remember your pet, we can assist  you in choosing special urn, jewelry, monument or keepsakes.

We offer grief information and resources, as needed and desired by you.


Please contact us to speak to one of our pet services professionals.

www.petsrememberedcremation.com