Resting Pets
110 Google reviews, read and analyzed
Resting Pets is a family-owned pet cremation provider in Ongar, Essex.
Families rate it 4.6 stars across 110 Google reviews.
It has served families since 1991.
A dedicated Chapel of Rest where owners can say farewell to their pets in privacy, and a tranquil Garden of Remembrance overlooking the river and Essex countryside.
It offers cremation, memorials, memorial keepsakes, clay paw prints, and ink paw prints.
What 110 families say
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“Jo was wonderful from the first phone call, remaining clear and patient as I cried down the phone.” Michele
“handled Sunny with such care and dignity” Emily
“They make one of the very worst days better.” Sarah
“once we picked him up they surprised us with beautiful imprints of his paws!” Lily
“within a few days, which I appreciate because I was desperate to have our dogs ashes back home” Hyper
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“The urn was beautiful and it made such a big difference to have him back home with us.” MSW
“nothing was too much. They were so compassionate throughout the process and nothing was rushed and everything explained” Rosie
“Nothing was rushed and everything explained to 2 weeping owners.” Rosie
“gave us some of his fur for free when it would have been easy to charge for it.” Simon
“She guided us through the different options while we were in our fog of grief, and explained everything gently” Michele
“Sadly, this is the third time I have had to use Resting Horses. The whole team were as caring and professional as always.” Lynne
“They went above and beyond and made it all so personal, and explained everything to us.” Lily
“They arranged for Teddy to be picked up and dropped off at the vet which we wanted.” Dominika
“provided everything myself and my family needed and more” Jessica
“Levi is a really lovely man who is sympathetic, caring and really good at his job.” Lynne
“I also found their pricing to be fair as well.” Izzie
“Resting Pets have a beautiful little chapel where you can say your final goodbye in private” Michele
A family’s story
The lady who worked in reception looked me right in the eye as she handed him back to me and kept stroking the box as though she had known him forever
Services
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Details
Resting Pets is a family-run pet crematorium established in 1991, specializing in individual cremation services for small pets, cats, dogs, and horses, with facilities including a Chapel of Rest and Garden of Remembrance in rural Essex.
Common questions
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Does Resting Pets offer pet cremation?
Yes. Resting Pets offers pet cremation in Ongar, Essex. We confirmed this from the company's own website.
Is Resting Pets family-owned?
Yes. Resting Pets is family-owned. Ownership is checked against our parent company registry and the company's own website, and we disclose it on every listing.
What do families say about Resting Pets?
Resting Pets holds 4.6 stars across 110 Google reviews. The themes families mention most are compassionate staff, respectful pet handling, and made difficult time easier.
Does Resting Pets make paw prints?
Yes. Resting Pets offers clay paw prints and ink paw prints.
Where is Resting Pets located?
Resting Pets serves families in Ongar, Essex.
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