No time on earth is long enough to share with the animals we love, or prepare our hearts to say goodbye.

They work with us, they comfort us, they welcome us when we arrive home, they are our greatest companion.

Losing a beloved pet is a difficult time, for many of us in Rural Alberta our pets are more than just homekeepers, they’re play mates for our children, they’re cattle dogs, they’re mousers and hunting companions. Saying goodbye is never easy.

That’s why we’re dedicated to providing compassionate after-life care for your pets.

Our Services

Private Cremations

General Cremations

  • Loosing Opal my little Yorkie was one of the hardest things that I’ve had to deal with.Erin helped me through a very difficult time. There was no pressure. Erin designed an urn for Opal from what I asked. I missed Opals goofy smile. I was so pleased with the urn for Opal. I found Erin to be so caring. I would definitely recommend West of the Fifth Pet Cremation.

    -Barbara Herbert

  • Erin is very thoughtful and compassionate - highly recommend! She will handle your needs with dignity and respect, and understanding

    -Holly Lyster

  • Time came for us to part with our 16 year old collie and we were both very bereft. I finally found a vet that could come out but it would be past regular business hours. And then, they still ended up being later than they thought. Erin waited patiently and kindly while the time frame kept getting later and later. I felt horrible about every single thing going on and she was just so sweet. She came in afterwards and carried my dog out kindly to her vehicle. She was very thoughtful towards us. She had our buddy cremated and returned to us in no time flat. I highly recommend her and this business. She made a sad sad time less stressful.

    -Laurie Eliuk

  • Professional and caring service. A few months ago we had to put our cat of 15 years down. Erin met us at the Bluffton Vet Clinic and gave us all the time we needed to say goodbye to our beloved Neila. Two days later she came to our house to bring Neila home in an Urn we purchased from her. Thank you so much Erin.

    - Darlene Caldwell

  • Erin handles this difficult but important service with such compassion. West of the Fifth Pet Cremation helped us grieve the loss of our dog and continue to remember and honour him.

    - Kelsey Walker

Urns & Keepsakes

To mark the special place in your home and heart, we offer a range of photo boxes, urns and additional keepsakes.

Growing up surrounded by animals, I’ve been in your shoes…

Hi, I’m Erin! Firstly, let me say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Being the daughter of a vet and having grown up on a farm, I understand how connected we are to our animals and pets. I know how much they can become a part of the family, how much effort and time and love goes into having animals and I know and have experienced the worst part of having animals, loss, many times myself.

Being in Rural Alberta, whether that’s one of our small communities or on an acreage or farm, often means lengthy drives into the city to receive the services you are after in the country. During a difficult time of loss, there are many unexpected tasks to check off, and it can be very stressful.

This is why at West of the Fifth Pet Cremations, we’re dedicated to serving the small communities of Central Alberta. You can find ease knowing that our intimate team will care for your pets as we would our own. Ensuring the next stage of their life is met with honour and compassion.

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