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Cremation

TVMDL does not provide cremation services. Following a necropsy examination, remains may only be released to professional crematoriums. 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.

When making arrangements, the submitting client must provide the following information to the crematorium to facilitate discharge of the animal from TVMDL to the crematorium:

  • TVMDL accession number
  • Animal owner’s name
  • Name/species of animal

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 frequently-used crematoriums. The agency does not endorse any cremation service. Clients can make arrangements with the professional crematorium of their choosing. Access a printable version of this list by clicking here.

College Station

Live Oak Pet Services
936.873.2564
liveoakpetservices@hotmail.com

Houston Pet Cremation Services
281.741.8611
info@houstonpetcremationservices.com

Fond Memories
936.441.5305
info@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

South Central Equine Crematory 
936.931.2900

 

Canyon

All God’s Critters Too
806.452.7161

 

Heaven’s Rainbow Bridge
806-331-1122
info@heavensrainbowbridge.com

 

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