Pet Memorials

Regardless of my commissions status my pet memorials will always be open. However, I only offer shipment intake between late fall-early spring. 

MESSAGING TRANSPARENCY - This is a one woman show. Please allow me time to respond to your email. My schedule can get a bit chaotic and unpredictable due to traveling for expos and galleries - along with being chronically ill/disabled. If I fail to respond in a timely manner, messaging again is totally okay! Some of my responses may be sent to spam folders.

    I offer almost every pet memorial service beside freeze drying and taxidermy (kind of, read below)

    A memorial is a process that, even though it's difficult, is best planned ahead of time. If you're curious about talking about a memorial or planning something, please feel free to reach out.

    In the event that that your familiar passes and you have not set up memorial services the number one thing to do is try to place them in the freezer to ensure I can preserve them in the best quality. 

    Emergency services are available for anyone local to me, however due to limited freezer space immediate processing is usually required, which will be an added fee ($100 + gas mileage) 

    All memorials services will require a signed contract


    Some services I offer but not limited too

    • bone cleaning
    • oxidation or articulation
    • paw and nose prints
    • heart preservation
    • paw/ ear/ nose preservation
    • fur tanning
    • wet preservation (limited)
    Taxidermy services vary, I am currently only accepting small animals.   

    In the event that a memorial is wanted and cremation is part of your wishes please let me know, this will have to be specially arranged/the cremation service will need to be informed. The Third party cremation service I use starts at $180.

    Prices will greatly vary depending on size some examples are listed below

    • Spider/Tarantula/Mantis pinning - Starting at 45 
    • Wet Specimen processing - 50/ hour + preservation fluid charge
    • Mouse size skeletal cleaning/oxidation/taxidermy - starting at 125
    • Rat size skeletal cleaning/oxidation/taxidermy - starting at 175
    • Cat & similar size skeletal cleaning - Starting at 600
    • Medium dog skeletal cleaning - Starting at 1000
    • Cat skeletal articulation - starting at 600 (pose & display dependent)
    • Medium dog skeleton articulation - starting at 800
    • Exotic animals - price varies
    • Tanning - prices vary by size, cats and dogs start at 100 with a ~4x6 frame
    • Framed paw and nose prints are an extra 25 
    • Emergency fee 100 + gas per mile  
    • 3rd party cremation starts at 180

      -I am currently not accepting memorials for - large dog breeds, large domestic animals, animals greater than 60 pounds. 
      -I do not offer paw and nose print memorials as a service alone.
      -I do not offer heart preservation without skeletal cleaning for animals larger than a cat. 

      -Payment plans are automatic with pet memorials, a 1/3rd down deposit is required within the first 28 days of intake. Further payment options can be discussed. 

      -Turn around times will also vary generally my guestimation is usually 6 months minimum and upwards of 2 years. The larger the animal the longer it will take. Due to the nature of degreasing bones and initial cleaning the total time may be days or months longer than the estimated completion date. I can promise you that you will get your baby back and at the highest quality. I am more than happy to send updates upon request but I will never send pictures without your permission. 

      -Dogs specifically can be very greasy/fatty and require more care and elbow grease to complete.

      please email me for further questions and information and I will send you my memorial and shipping guide.  

      If you have any further questions feel free to reach out through email or message me on my socials