Why is it important to acknowledge the loss of a pet?
"The ache that pet loss can trigger in many people and the tendency to suppress it can have an adverse effect on a persons well beings. By not dealing with their feelings, people allow the pain to remain unrelieved, like an untended sore that never quite heals and interferes with normal functioning. When pet loss is repressed in childhood-by the parents, for example, who minimize their youngsters' feelings over a cat or dog - it often comes back to haunt the adult. Unreleased grief stays with us. When we suffer a later loss, all of the pain we held down rises to the surface. We are, in effect, carrying a double load, mourning both the present and the past loss."
Herbert A. Nieberg, Ph.D.
Author and Grief Therapist
What should I do when my pet dies?
- Call Routsong at (937) 293-4137
- We understand that the loss of a pet can cause overwhelming emotional pain. Let us help you honor the memory of your beloved pet by planning a personalized cremation or burial service with you.
- We will provide you with grief support through our pet loss resource guide and aftercare programs directed by Anne K. Newman, M.S. Coun, LSW
- We promise to treat you and your pet with respect and compassion.
Important information :
- We will pick up your pet from your veterinarians office free of charge during regular business hours.
- Residence pick ups are also available during regular business hours for an additional fee.
- You may drop your pet off at our funeral home by appointment during regular business hours (sorry, no discounts will be given)
- We are not able to pick up or receive pets after regular business hours.
- 30 mile radius of our Kettering location. Additional mileage charge $1.95 per mile.
Burial Service $175
- Transfer of your Pet into our care
- Care and Casketing of your Pet
- Transfer of your Pet to the Cemetery
- Commital Service for your Pet
* Price does not include cemetery space, marker or grave opening and closing charges per your cemetery's requirements.
Cremation Service $135
- Transfer of your Pet into our care
- Transfer of your Pet into our care from Veterinarian's office
- Delivery of your pet's cremated remains
- Personalized cremation certificate
 
* Prices are based on Segregated Cremations.
Private Cremations are available for an additional $100.
Additional Services and
Merchandise Available......
| Pick up from area Residence* |
$100 |
| Graveside/ Other Memorial Service |
$250 |
| Funeral Ceremony at our Chapel |
$450 |
| Embalming |
$495 |
| Video Tribute |
$75 |
| Pet Caskets |
$89 |
| Markers/Garden Stones |
$100 |
| Framed Artwork |
from $65 |
| Custom Memorial Cards(10pack) |
$24 |
| Sympathy Cards |
$2.50 |
| Remembrance Candle |
$15 |
*30 mile radius of our Kettering location.
Additional mileage charge $1.95 per mile.
A variety of Keepsake Items, Sympathy
Cards, Urns and Burial Caskets are available
at all our locations.
National War Dog Monument,
Washington, D.C. |
We provide free services for all public and private duty service dogs,
call for details. |
| Payment for all services and merchandise is due in full prior to cremation or burial. We accept cash, check, VISA,MC and Discover. |
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Phone: 937-293-4137 | Fax: 937-299-4130
