Caring Pet Cremation Services
304 Google reviews, read and analyzed
Caring Pet Cremation Services is a family-owned pet cremation provider in Richmond, Virginia.
Families rate it 5.0 stars across 304 Google reviews.
David Nelson, a licensed funeral director for 35+ years, personally handles each pet with a warm blanket and ensures compassionate care throughout the cremation process, often going above and beyond by preserving mementos like vet-drawn casket drawings.
It offers cremation, memorials, memorial keepsakes, clay paw prints, ink paw prints, and digital paw prints.
What 304 families say
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“David Nelson the owner is friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional.” Margaret
“David was incredibly kind and compassionate. He came to our home late in the evening to gently gather our sweet Ruger, and during such an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time, his professionalism and compassion meant more to us than we can express.” Chrystal
“David made things alot easier by talking with us like a good friend & gettig Bella's ashes back to us the next day.” Julie
“We received our baby back this morning, with a clipping of his favorite blanket, and Titan's remains were handled with such grace.” J
“He also has a pet obituary page that allows you to share your pets lives...From clipping whiskers and fur; to getting the perfect nose print (I was able to get them tattooed); he takes care of the small details.” Faith
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“I just opened ashes box. It was so so beautiful in blue velvet with Beamers name.” Kathy
“He personally picked Bentley up from the veterinary hospital and personally brought him home to us with such kindness, respect, and dignity.” Ya
“During one of the hardest moments for our family, Mr. David made the cremation process for our beloved dog much easier. He was caring, compassionate, flexible, and truly kind throughout everything.” Tywanika
“David took the time to really speak to me, hear my dogs story and explain everything to me thoroughly.” Joe
“David recommended Jim Hunter to come to our home to transition Cookie over to the rainbow bridge. He was so thoughtful and considerate.” Wanda
“David called me back in less than an hour and when i told him my situation he said he could be to me in 45 minutes.” Sharyn
“David and his wife are very selfless people whereas other places wanted to charge a small fortune. They didn't.” Celeste
“I am grateful that we found CPC to help us on such short notice and after hours.” Lea
“David and his wife are very selfless people whereas other places wanted to charge a small fortune.” Celeste
“Everything was so beautiful...We also received an article about our furry friends going to heaven and a poem.” Emily
A family’s story
he drove from Aylett to Richmond and helped me on a Sunday afternoon (8/17/25) to get my beloved Great Dane (no easy feat), when I desperately needed help.
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Details
Caring Pet Cremation Services is an independent, family-owned pet cremation service in Richmond, VA, offering private individual, partitioned, and communal cremation for all companion pets with on-site crematory and 48-hour turnaround.
Common questions
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Does Caring Pet Cremation Services offer pet cremation?
Yes. Caring Pet Cremation Services offers pet cremation in Richmond, Virginia. We confirmed this from the company's own website.
Is Caring Pet Cremation Services family-owned?
Yes. Caring Pet Cremation Services 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 Caring Pet Cremation Services?
Caring Pet Cremation Services holds 5.0 stars across 304 Google reviews. The themes families mention most are staff named recognition, compassionate staff, and made difficult time easier.
Does Caring Pet Cremation Services make paw prints?
Yes. Caring Pet Cremation Services offers clay paw prints, ink paw prints, and digital paw prints.
What are Caring Pet Cremation Services's hours?
Caring Pet Cremation Services publishes these hours: Monday 8AM-5PM, Tuesday 8AM-5PM, Wednesday 8AM-5PM, Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 8AM-12PM, Sunday Closed.
Where is Caring Pet Cremation Services located?
Caring Pet Cremation Services serves families in Richmond, Virginia.
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