Frequently Asked Questions
House call service: If your horse passes away at home we can schedule a pick-up service directly from your property. Included in the service is the return of the ashes back to your home after the cremation has been performed. Please note that it is important to phone us immediately to ensure a rapid and dignified pick-up of your companion.
The weight of your horse, donkey or pony, whether or not you require our pick-up service and your distance from our facility are all factors. You can contact us 7 days a week to discuss available options and cost with one of our helpful representatives.
Cremation is the process of reducing the body to bone particles and ash through the application of direct flame and intense heat. The organic matter is consumed and the remaining bone fragments are often referred to as “cremated remains” or “cremains”. These cremated remains are carefully placed into an urn, or other container, for return to the family.
Definitely. In fact, it is becoming a more common practice to do so. You may request a visitation period prior to the cremation where others may find it important to initiate the actual cremation process.
Similar to what is used during human cremation services, the Pet Tracker 360® tag is a small metal disc that that we use at HORSIA to guarantee that you receive your horse, donkey or pony’s remains after cremation. All horse, ponies and donkeys are cremated individually in the chamber.
We secure the Pet Tracker 360® to the leg of your horse to identify your loved one. Each disc has a unique number on it that is assigned to the individual horse and is documented on all their paperwork and in our digital Pet Cremation Software. The disc stays with your pet throughout the entire process, beginning to end, including going into the cremation chamber with them. The Pet Tracker 360® never leaves your pet. After the cremation services are complete, we carefully attach the disc to the surgical bag used to safely and securely hold your loved one’s remains.
Small items such as a plush toy, card, note or photo may accompany and remain with your horse for the cremation.
Yes, they can. This option is frequently requested by families, siblings or co-owners of the horse. We have several products to assist with this.
No, we don’t as this must be performed by a licensed veterinarian, but we work closely with mobile vets, including Dr. Laura, our caring and trusted partner who can come to your home or perform the euthanasia on site in our equine facility.
We can help arrange and coordinate the vet`s visit in accordance to your needs. The veterinarian fee is separate from Horsia funeral services costs.
Yes, this is one of the most important valued parts of the service we offer. As fellow horse lovers and owners, we understand that the way an animal’s body is handled after death is just as important as when they are alive. You can rest assured that your horse will be treated with the absolute utmost respect and dignity that they deserve.
We utilize large animal emergency rescue equipment, specifically the Large Animal Value Glide from CDA products. The Value Glide is essentially a (thin but very durable plastic) horse-sized stretcher that allows for the humane and gentle handling of the horse’s body. The horse is secured to the glide, which is attached to a winch inside the trailer that pulls the glide with the horse’s body inside the trailer, avoiding unnecessary manipulation of your beloved companion.