Resting Pets
107 Google reviews, read and analyzed
Resting Pets is a family-owned pet cremation provider in Ongar, Essex.
Families rate it 4.7 stars across 107 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 107 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
“The paw print was stunning and you can see how much care they take to get every thing back to you.” Charlotte
“Nothing was rushed and everything explained to 2 weeping owners.” Rosie
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“within a few days, which I appreciate because I was desperate to have our dogs ashes back home” Hyper
“They arranged for Teddy to be picked up and dropped off at the vet which we wanted.” Dominika
“They were so kind, patient and understanding and handled difficult conversations with such care, it made an awful situation a little easier.” Jessica
“give you all the time you need to make a decision” Stuart
“The urn was beautiful and it made such a big difference to have him back home with us.” MSW
“Resting Pets called to arrange everything including payment, choosing the urn, foot prints etc.” Dominika
“I also changed my mind about the urn at the last minute, and they accommodated my request quickly.” Izzie
“Many thanks to Claire for being so supportive in the loss of our beatiful cat Garfield” Alison
“We have used this company before and as always showed compassion, kindness & efficiency.” Cathy
“gave us some of his fur for free when it would have been easy to charge for it” Simon
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 4.7 stars across 107 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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