Cremation of an Animal in Joplin, Missouri

Cremation is an alternative to burial of a pet who has died. Cremation uses heat to rapidly degrade the animal's body into bone fragments which are then ground to a fine powder. In Joplin, Missouri, cremation of an animal can be performed at a pet cremation establishment or in some veterinarian offices.

  1. Types of Cremation

    • There are a few different types of cremation services. Private cremation is when the animal's body is placed alone in the crematorium so that it is not mixed with the remains of any other creature. A viewing cremation allows pet owners the opportunity to watch the cremation of their pet through a special window. An individual cremation is where your pet is placed in the crematory with other animals but set separately so the ashes will be distinguishable. These options are best for pet owners who wish to take their pet's ashes home in an urn. For individuals who do not want their pet's remains, a mass cremation will cremate the animal's body along with other animals. The ashes will not be separated nor returned to the pet owner.

    Agape Pet Cremation

    • In Joplin, Agape Pet Cremation offers individual and group cremations starting at $120. The largest animal that Agape has cremated includes small horses. The service is on call. The basic cremation comes with an oak urn, but a special catalog is available for purchase of other urn types.

    Pet's Forever

    • Pet's Forever offers individual and group cremations. Group cremations start at $35 and Individual cremations start at $90. Caskets and urns are available for purchase on-site. Pet's Forever will cremate an animal weighing 300 lbs. or less.

    Selecting an Urn

    • An urn holds the cremains of the deceased animal. Any receptacle can serve to retain or transport the ashes. Crematoriums in Joplin offer a select range of urns for pet owners to choose from. Urn choices range from a wooden box that holds a picture of the deceased to marble vases. However, pet owners may choose any receptacle that will honor their pet or holds special meaning for their pet.