TVMDL does not provide cremation services, but we are happy to facilitate transfer of bodily remains to professional crematoriums following necropsy. On the TVMDL Submission Form, clients may request an animal is held for cremation following a necropsy examination. Arrangements for cremation, including payment and transfer, must be made by the submitting client with their preferred cremation service provider.
TVMDL cannot discharge an animal to a crematorium unless the following information is provided on a pre-completed release form at the time of pick up:
- TVMDL accession number
- Animal owner’s name
- Name/species of animal
- Name of crematorium
In accordance with the agency’s client confidentiality policy, TVMDL cannot release case-specific information to anyone other than the submitting client. The submitting client is responsible for relaying case-specific information to the crematorium to schedule a pick up from TVMDL.
TVMDL strongly encourages the submitting client or animal owner to provide case-specific information to crematoriums prior to an animal’s pick up to ensure quick and efficient service.
TVMDL Storage and Release Policies
Due to storage limitations, TVMDL can only hold bodies for cremation for seven days following a necropsy examination. Unless a client requested a body to be held for cremation on the submission form, bodies are disposed of following necropsy. To adhere to biosafety protocols, TVMDL cannot release any remains or body parts, such as fur clippings or feathers, other than to professional crematoriums and cannot ship remains. For horses, only the heart, head, and hooves can be released for cremation.
For more information on how to schedule a pick up from TVMDL for cremation, call the College Station laboratory at 979.845.3414 or the Canyon laboratory at 806.651.7478.
Crematoriums
TVMDL has compiled a list of crematoriums we work with most frequently. The agency does not endorse any of the following crematoriums.
College Station
Live Oak Pet Services
936.873.2564
liveoakpetservices@hotmail.com
Houston Pet Cremation Services
281.741.8611
info@houstonpetcremationservices.com
Fond Memories
512.836.7297
info.austin@fondmemoriespcc.com
Cherished Pets
281.919.1188
info@regencyfamily.com
Pet Legacies
979.314.7877
info@petlegaciesbcs.com
Pet Meadow
713.823.1002
info@petmeadowtexas.com
Cross River Pet Cremation
254.424.1802
crpcremation@gmail.com
Canyon
Critter Camp
806-655-8444
crittercamp1995@gmail.com
Heaven’s Rainbow Bridge
806-331-1122
info@heavensrainbowbridge.com