Small Pet Cremation Services in Southport & Merseyside

Small Friends, Same Gentle Care

Sometimes the smallest pets leave the biggest spaces in our hearts.

If you’ve lost a hamster, guinea pig or any small companion, you might be wondering if anyone truly understands. I do.

These little lives matter just as much. They deserve the same dignity, the same gentle handling, and the same peaceful farewell as any beloved dog or cat.

Why Small Pet Owners Choose Southport Pet Farewells

Gentle, Respectful Handling

People sometimes say “it was just a hamster” or “just a guinea pig”.

I never say that.

If you loved them, if they were part of your family, then they deserve care and respect. That’s what I’m here for.

The Farewell Room - Peaceful and Private

My private Farewell Room offers a calm, uninterrupted space where you can spend time with you cat and say goodbye in your own way. No pressure, no time limits. Some people sit for a few minutes, some for an hour. There’s no right or wrong.

Individual Cremation, Always

Your Pet will be cremated completely alone - never with other pets. I track the identification tag at every stage so you have complete peace of mind.

Ashes Returned Within 72 Hours

Your Pet’s ashes come home in a beautiful scatter tube as standard - or choose from wooden caskets, urns, photo frame urns from my memorial collection.

View our full memorial range

Small Pet Cremation Pricing

All Small Pets

Under 2kg (Rabbits not included)

£100

Includes:

✅Collection from home or vet,

✅Individual Cremation,

✅Scatter Tube,

✅72-hour return of Ashes.

✅ Use of Farewell Room to say final Goodbyes

✅Guarantee that your beloved Pet with be dealt with by Myself from Collection to return of Ashes - No handovers, ever.

Optional, at no extra cost:

Vial of Fur clippings

Small Vial of Ash

Nose & Paw Print

See full memorial options

How Small Pet Cremation Works

  1. Call or Text Me - I’ll talk you through everything and answer your questions - no obligations, no pressure.

  2. I Collect Your Pet - From your home, your vet, or you can bring them to me - whatever feels easier.

  3. You Can Spend Time Together First (optional) - My private Farewell Room is there if you want quiet time to say goodbye. No pressure either way.

  4. I Care for Them Personally - Individual cremation, start to finish. Just me, no one else.

  5. I Bring Them Home to You - Within 72 hours, I’ll return your cat’s ashes personally - or you can collect them.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I operate individual cremation only - your pet is cremated alone, with a traceable identification system from collection to return. I track the ID at every stage so you have complete peace of mind.

  • You can spend as long as you need in the Farewell Room. Some owners sit for an hour, some for several. There’s no rush. When you’re ready, I’ll take over with the same gentleness you’ve shown them.

  • Call me anytime - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I’ll advise you on keeping your cat comfortable until i can collect them, usually within a few hours. You can also see more information if this happens, on my blog.

  • We are able to cremate all types of small pets. Each one matters equally.

  • Absolutely. The scatter tube is simply the standard option I include with every cremation - it’s practical, respectful, and suits many families who plan to release their pet’s ashes somewhere meaningful.

    But if you’d prefer something more permanent, I have several alternatives.

    Wooden Caskets - Beautifully crafted in a range of woods, perfect for keeping on a shelf or mantle.

    Ceramic Urns - Elegant and timeless, available in various sizes.

    Photo Urns - For customer looking for something a little bit more discrete, I have a range of urns which hold the ash inside photo frame.

    Keepsake Jewellery - So you can keep a small part of them close, always.

    You’re welcome to choose when I return your pet’s ashes, or if you’d like to see the options beforehand, just ask when you call. There’s no pressure either way - whatever feels right for you and your family is the right choice.

  • The cremation itself takes an hour. I personally return your pet’s ashes to you within 72 hours, or they’re ready for collection - whichever you prefer.

  • I provide individualsmall pet cremation and collection across Southport, Liverpool, Formby, Ormskirk, Rufford, Holmeswood, Preston, Chorley, Warrington & St Helens. Not sure I cover your area? Just call me.

When You’re Ready

You don’t need to make every decision right now. Call me whenever you need to talk - even if it’s just to ask questions and think things through

📞 Call Alan: 07746 883124, Available 7 days a week