End-of-life care
Saying goodbye, gently and without pressure
Losing a pet is one of the hardest parts of loving them. We set out every option and its cost in advance, so nothing has to be decided in a hurry, and you can spend that time with your pet instead.
When the time comes
Euthanasia
This is always carried out gently, with time for you to be with your pet beforehand and afterwards, for as long as you need.
Meadow & Mere Veterinary Group — Northbridge
£135.00
Simple cases from £118.00
- · Consultation time
- · Sedation
- · Euthanasia
- · Time with your pet afterwards
Meadow & Mere Veterinary Group — Wrenmere
£128.00
Simple cases from £118.00
- · Consultation time
- · Sedation
- · Euthanasia
- · Time with your pet afterwards
Afterwards
What happens to your pet next is entirely your choice
Cremation is carried out by Gentle Haven Pet Crematorium — fictional demonstration provider, a separate business from Meadow & Mere. Gentle Haven is a separate fictional provider. Meadow & Mere Veterinary Holdings Ltd does not own it and does not require owners to use it.
Communal cremation
£78.00
- Included: Collection from the practice by Gentle Haven
- Included: Communal cremation with other animals
- Included: Respectful scattering in the provider’s fictional garden of rest
- Transport and handling:
- Included in the price shown
- Ashes:
- No — ashes are not returned with a communal cremation
Optional add-ons
- Memorial certificate — £9.00
- Clay paw print — £22.00
Individual cremation
£195.00
- Included: Collection from the practice by Gentle Haven
- Included: Individual cremation
- Included: Standard scatter tube returned to the practice
- Transport and handling:
- Included in the price shown
- Ashes:
- Yes — returned to your chosen practice in around 10 days
Optional add-ons
- Wooden casket instead of scatter tube — £58.00
- Clay paw print — £22.00
- Fur clipping keepsake — £12.00
- Return direct to your home address — £18.00
Making your own arrangements with a crematorium
No fixed charge
You pay the crematorium directly at their own prices. We do not add a fee for releasing your pet to you or to a provider you choose.
- Included: You choose any crematorium, including providers we have no relationship with
- Included: We prepare your pet for collection at a time you arrange
- Transport and handling:
- Arranged and paid for by you or your chosen provider
- Ashes:
- Depends on the provider and option you choose
Taking your pet home for lawful home burial
No fixed charge
No charge from us. Home burial is only lawful in some circumstances — we will talk this through with you.
- Included: Your pet prepared for you to take home
- Included: Written guidance on when home burial may lawfully be used
- Transport and handling:
- Arranged by you
- Ashes:
- Not applicable
You are not alone
Support is here whenever you need it
Ellen March leads bereavement support at Meadow & Mere. Ask any member of the team to put you in touch, before or after your appointment.
Please note: Everything on this page is fictional
No arrangements can be made through this demonstration site.