Unfortunately the pet cremation industry is currently unregulated. Along with the industry’s recent exponential growth, has come an onslaught of fraud from disreputable providers and a world of heartbreak for unsuspecting pet lovers.
We at Cedar Hills are actively working to inform veterinarians and pet lovers alike of the current problems, and the potentially misleading terms of which they need to be aware. We are here to equip you with the knowledge, questions, and resources you need to make sure that when you choose your pet’s aftercare, that you have complete assurance that your service provider is reputable, and that your expectation matches the service rendered.
In the News: The Unregulated Pet Cremation Industry
What Veterinarians Should Know About Pet Cemeteries and Crematoriums
- Originally published in JAVMA
Pet Cremation Industry Rife with Fraud
- Scripps Howard News Service
Heage Woman Admits Pet Cremation Fraud
- BBC News
Pet Aftercare Service Definitions & Regulatory Associations
Charter for Pet Bereavement Services including Pet Cremation and Pet Burial Services
- Association of Private Pet Cemeteries & Crematoria












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