Faithful Companions Cat & Dog Cremation Services near St. Matthews, KY

Compassionate Care for Your Beloved Pet in St. Matthews, KY

Why Faithful Companions for your Pet Cremation near St. Matthews, KY?

Whether you’re anticipating the loss of your pet or it happens unexpectedly, it’s never an easy experience. At Faithful Companions, we’re here to provide trusted St. Matthews, KY pet cremation services that help support your family every step of the way. We know how much compassionate care matters when you’re taking the next steps after a loss, and we’re committed to providing the gentle guidance you’re looking for. With transparent options and personalized services in place, we’ll work with you to honor your pet’s life with dignity.

Heartfelt service is at the core of everything we stand for at Faithful Companions. When you come to us in this fragile time, you’ll find we bring a commitment to transparency and integrity into the experience. Our team knows how important pets are to the families they belong to, and we honor that bond with meticulous attention to detail in our cremation process. Working with us means you’ll experience:

·       Transportation options for your pet from your vet clinic or home to our facilities

·       Grief support materials for family members

·       A wide variety of memorial items, keepsakes, and custom urns to pick from

·       Upfront and clear pricing without hidden fees

Grief is certainly powerful, so at Faithful Companions, we emphasize customized care to ease the heartache whenever possible. We’re here every step of the way to make this difficult moment just a little bit easier. Reach out today to learn more.

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Our Pet Cremation Options in St. Matthews, KY

  • A person hugging a happy Golden Retriever dog outdoors during sunset.

    PRIVATE CREMATION

    Our private cremation is more than a service; it is a sacred, singular promise. To ensure your pet's return is pure and uninterrupted, your companion is the only one present in the chamber throughout the entire process. This provides a deep sense of clarity, knowing the essence you bring home is exclusively theirs.

    PLAN PRIVATE
  • A woman in a purple sweatshirt holding a small tabby kitten outdoors on a gravel pathway surrounded by trees.

    INDIVIDUAL CREMATION

    In St. Matthews, we understand that a pet is a cherished neighbor and a family member. Under our reverent watch, we act as careful stewards of your pet’s transition, focusing on a deliberate, high-touch process that honors their specific journey. From intake to the final steps, every moment is guided by professional grace.

    PLAN INDIVIDUAL
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    EXOTIC PET CREMATION

    Joy comes in all shapes, sizes, and species. Whether your family is mourning a vibrant macaw, a gentle tortoise, or a sweet guinea pig, our facility is specially equipped for their delicate needs. We celebrate the wonderfully distinct footprint these non-traditional companions leave behind, offering specialized, deeply respectful care.

    PLAN EXOTIC
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    COMMUNAL CREMATION

    For families seeking a harmonious, shared farewell for pet cremation in St. Matthews, Kentucky, this option allows pets to journey forward side-by-side. While individual cremains are not returned, their memory is honored with a beautiful, lasting tribute. We gently return their shared ashes to the earth within a quiet, tree-lined sanctuary, allowing them to find permanent rest in the natural tranquility of the Bluegrass region.

    PLAN COMMUNAL

Our Trusted Partners

  • Tisdale Animal Hospital logo with abstract animal paw print design.
  • Logo for Country Animal Hospital and Pet Boarding featuring a red roof, a medical cross, and paw prints, with services listed as pet care, pet love, and pet home.
  • Logo of Hillside Animal Clinic with a stylized outline of a dog's head on a maroon background.
  • Kentucky Humane Society logo with a paw print and the slogan "Lifelong Friends"
  • Logo featuring a silhouette of a dog and a cat, with the text 'Salem Veterinary Service'.
  • Access Veterinary Care logo with a silhouette of a dog inside a house outline.
  • Logo for Jefferson Animal Hospitals featuring a paw print with a stethoscope and medical cross.
  • Logo for The Downtown Animal Hospital featuring a silhouette of a dog sitting next to a city skyline.
  • Logo for Bluegrass Animal Care Center in Radcliff featuring a stylized silhouette of a dog and cat with the text 'Bluegrass Animal Care Center Radcliff'.
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  • Logo for Elk Creek Animal Hospital featuring a silhouette of a dog and a cat with the text 'Elk Creek Animal Hospital' in blue.
  • Logo for Hillside Animal Clinic with a stylized outline of a horse's head next to the clinic's name.
  • Logo for Ridgeview Animal Clinic featuring a cartoon dog with a stethoscope and a cartoon cat, with clinic details and address.
  • Logo of Eastside Animal Hospital featuring stylized line drawings of a dog, a cat, and a rabbit, with the text 'Eastside Animal Hospital' below.
  • Logo of Jeffersonville Animal Shelter with a stylized dog and a cat.
  • Logo of Hillside Animal Clinic with a stylized outline of a dog's head on a dark red background.

 FAQs about Pet Cremation in St. Matthews, KY

 

  • You can. Many families we work with across St. Matthews and beyond request a Photo urn to showcase their pet’s photo & cremains.

  • If you would like to work with our team at Faithful Companions, simply let your veterinarian know your wishes. From there, our team will coordinate arrangements with their office.

  • Yes. We ensure our grief support packet is a good fit for grieving family members of all ages.

  • When you select private cremation, you’ll receive 100% of your pet’s cremains from a chamber they exclusively occupied throughout the process. When you choose individual cremation, you’ll receive your pet’s remains from a space where multiple pets were present but separated by space.

  • We do. We provide families with a wide variety of memorial jewelry options with extra features available like engraving, or pieces that can hold a small portion of cremains upon request.

Preserve your memories for a lifetime…

  • URNS

    Faithful Companions offers wooden & ceramic urns, all customizable and in a variety of colors

    SHOP URNS
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  • SHADOWBOXES

    Memorialize the good times with our customizeable shadowboxes

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    Decorative photo display on a small wooden table with dog-themed images, colorful felt messages, and a string of small beads.

  • JEWELRY

    Carry a piece of your loved one in a customizable pendant, necklace, or keychain

    SHOP JEWELRY
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  • PAW PRINTS

    Our clay or ink paw prints give you a one of a kind memento of your pet

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Memorial Urns

Once you’ve selected your ideal service, it’s time to select the perfect memorial…

SHOP ALL URNS
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A pottery wheel with four sculpting tools resting on ripples of clay at a pottery studio.

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Person shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a pottery studio.

The bottom of a ceramic cup with the inscription 'Faithful companions, sailour cast.'

The bottom of a ceramic cup with the inscription 'Faithful companions, sailour cast.'

Multiple small ceramic vases in shades of black, green, and beige arranged on a wooden table.

Multiple small ceramic vases in shades of black, green, and beige arranged on a wooden table.

A small potted succulent plant, a large ceramic jar, a yellow bust sculpture, and two books stacked on a wooden table near a window with a blurred green outdoor background.

A small potted succulent plant, a large ceramic jar, a yellow bust sculpture, and two books stacked on a wooden table near a window with a blurred green outdoor background.

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Close-up of a soda can with a cut-out top shaped like a paw print.

Close-up of a black decorative container with white paw print patterns on a pale yellow cabinet, with a blurred background of a living room and balcony with greenery outside.

Close-up of a black decorative container with white paw print patterns on a pale yellow cabinet, with a blurred background of a living room and balcony with greenery outside.

A framed picture of a person hugging a dog, placed on a windowsill next to a potted plant with round green leaves and a ceramic dish, with a blurred outdoors background.

A framed picture of a person hugging a dog, placed on a windowsill next to a potted plant with round green leaves and a ceramic dish, with a blurred outdoors background.

Photo of a small framed dog photo with the name Darwin, placed on a striped tablecloth on furniture inside a bright room. A potted green plant and some books are also on the furniture.

Photo of a small framed dog photo with the name Darwin, placed on a striped tablecloth on furniture inside a bright room. A potted green plant and some books are also on the furniture.

Decorative shadow box on a wooden side table containing pet photos, paw prints, and text about a dog, placed next to a dark grey upholstered armchair against a teal wall.

Decorative shadow box on a wooden side table containing pet photos, paw prints, and text about a dog, placed next to a dark grey upholstered armchair against a teal wall.

Three decorative vases with dried flowers on a textured runner on a wooden table.

Three decorative vases with dried flowers on a textured runner on a wooden table.

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