Service Options and Pricing

Service Options & Pricing

For Pet Families That Prefer Not To Choose One Of Our Cremation Packages, please see our  A La Carte Pricing.

Our Cremation and Burial Packages

Each of our Pet Cremation Packages includes the following: 

Fur clipping; private/individual cremation; identification tracking process; personalized certificate of cremation; packet of grief support information; and a personalized online memorial. Your pet's cremation will normally take place within 2 days (Monday through Friday) following the day we receive your pet into our care. Example: if we receive your pet on Tuesday, the cremation will normally be done on Wednesday or Thursday. If we receive your pet on Friday, the cremation will be done on Monday or Tuesday.


Important pricing notes about packages:

(1) All cremation packages are priced for pets between 4-25 lbs.  See the following information for weight-related discounts or additional charges based on your pet’s weight.


(Please deduct $70.00 from package prices for pets under 4 lbs.)  

(Please add the appropriate amount shown for pets weighing over 25 lbs. For pets 26-50 lbs. add $35.00; 51-80 lbs. add $80.00; 81-125 lbs. add $140.00; 126-175 lbs. add $195.00; 176-275 lbs. add $260.00.)

 

(2) All cremation packages are figured based on families bringing their pet to our facility during normal business hours Monday – Saturday from 10am to 5pm. After-hours receiving and pet transfer fees can be found below the four cremation package offerings.                   

Chesapeake Cremation Package $570.00

 (After package savings of $55.00) **For pets 4 to 25 pounds. For smaller or larger pets, please see weight chart above packages.

This Cremation package includes all items listed above packages plus:
  • Black and Silver Urn Necklace ($40.00 value)
  • Formed Paw Print ($30.00 value)
  • Flagstone With Inscription ($155.00 value)
  • Chesapeake Urn Selection ($210.00 value)    several urns to choose from

Mobjack Cremation Package $480.00

(After package savings of $40.00) **For pets 4 to 25 pounds.  For smaller or larger pets, please see weight chart above packages.

This Cremation package includes all items listed above packages plus:
  • Black and Silver Urn Necklace ($40.00 value)
  • Formed Paw Print ($30.00 value)
  • River Rock (medium) With Inscription ($100.00 value)
  • Mobjack Urn Selection ($160.00 value)  several urns to choose from

Rappahannock Cremation Package $340.00

(After package savings of $25.00) **For pets 4 to 25 pounds. For smaller or larger pets, please see weight chart above packages.

This Cremation package includes all items listed above packages plus:

  • Black and Silver Urn Necklace ($40.00 value)
  • Formed Paw Print ($30.00 value)
  • Rappahannock Urn Selection ($105.00        value) several urns to choose from

Piankatank Cremation Package $280.00

**For pets 4 to 25 pounds. For smaller or larger pets, please see weight chart below packages.

This Cremation package includes all items listed above packages plus:
  • Black and Silver Urn Necklace ($40.00 value)
  • Formed Paw Print ($30.00 value)
  • Transitional Urn Selection ($20.00 value) 2 colors to choose from

Receiving and Transfer/Pickup Fees

 

Receiving Fees

When a pet is brought into our care during our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, there is no receiving fee.

 

Important Note: If you prefer to personally transport your pet into our care, please call us to schedule an appointment before leaving your home or veterinary clinic. This will help us to be able to serve you promptly upon your arrival.

 

When a pet is brought into our care outside of our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday, or anytime on a Sunday or Holiday (*see note below regarding holidays), the following receiving fees apply:

$ 75.00 for pets up to 35 lbs.

$150.00 for pets over 35 lbs. due to the need to bring in two staff members after normal office hours to lift larger pets.

 

Transfer/Pickup Fees

 $75.00  When we transfer your pet into our care from your home or Veterinary Clinic during normal office hours, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, within 40 miles from our Pet Loss Center in Saluda, VA. Extra mileage is $2.25 per mile.

 

When we transfer your pet into our care outside of our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday, or anytime on a Sunday or Holiday, (*see note below regarding holidays), within 40 miles from our Pet Loss Center in Saluda, VA.  Extra mileage is $2.25. per mile. The following fees apply:



$175.00 for pets up to 35 lbs.

$225.00 for pets over 35 lbs. due to the need to bring in two staff members after normal office hours to lift larger pets.

 

*Holidays are Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day.


Remembrance Burial Package $405.00

  • Fur clipping of your pet’ s hair
  • Formed Paw Print ($30.00 value)
  • Packet of grief support information
  • Personalized online memorial
  • Pet burial on your property (in the Middle Peninsula or Northern Neck area) between the hours of 10am – 3pm, including opening & closing of grave. (See note below for pets over 50 lbs.)
  • Appropriate size pet caskets are available at an additional cost     
  • A Celebration of Life Service can be added for an additional cost 

Celebration of Life Service $350.00


We will assist you with a personalized service for your beloved pet, with you, your family (including other pets in your family), and invited friends present, to celebrate your pet’s unique life and the special relationship you shared with your pet.

Use of the River Country Pet Loss Center for the service or the service can be held at another location that is special to you and your family.

River Country staff will personally assist you in extending email invitations for your pet’s service, as well as with the details of the service.

Photo Memorial Programs, Photo Books, and many other memorial items are available for an additional cost.

Important Pricing Notes:

 

For burial of pets from 51 – 125 lbs., please add $100.00. For burial of pets over 125 lbs., a price will be quoted based on the weight of your pet.

 

If your pet needs to be transported to the place of burial, a price will be quoted based on the weight of your pet and distance to be transported. 


A La Carte Pricing

At River Country Pet Loss and Cremation Center we only provide private cremation to the families we serve because we believe it provides the dignity your beloved pet deserves. It is also the only option if you wish to have your pet’s cremated remains returned to you.

The following cremation fees include: a fur clipping; private/individual cremation; identification tracking process; personalized certificate of cremation; packet of grief support information; personalized online memorial. Cremation will normally take place within 2 days (Monday through Friday) following the day we receive your pet into our care. Example: if we receive your pet on Tuesday, the cremation will normally be done on Wednesday or Thursday. If we receive your pet on Friday, the cremation will normally be done on Monday or Tuesday.

The cost of a pet urn is not included in the prices below. We have many different styles and price ranges available at our Pet Loss Center for your consideration.  Urn prices begin at $20.00.

Pets up to 3 pounds

$120.00

Pets 4 to 25 pounds

$190.00

Pets 26 to 50 pounds

$225.00

Pets 51 to 80 pounds

$270.00

Pets 81 to 125 pounds

$330.00

Pets 126 to 175 pounds

$385.00

Pets 176 to 275 pounds 

$450.00

PET TRANSFERS

Transfers By Pet Parents:
When a pet is brought into our care during our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, there is no receiving fee.  

Important Note: If you prefer to personally transport your pet into our care, please call us to schedule an appointment before leaving your home or veterinary clinic. This will help us to be able to serve you promptly upon your arrival.

When a pet is brought into our care outside of our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday, or anytime on a Sunday or Holiday (*see note below regarding holidays), the following receiving fees apply:
$ 75.00 for pets up to 35 lbs. 
$150.00 for pets over 35 lbs. due to the need to bring in two staff members after normal office hours to lift larger pets.


Transfers By Our River Country Staff:
$75.00 When we transfer your pet into our care from your home or Veterinary Clinic during normal office hours, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm, within 40 miles from our Pet Loss Center in Saluda. Extra mileage is $2.25 per mile.

When we transfer your pet into our care outside of our normal office hours, Monday through Saturday, or anytime on a Sunday or Holiday, (*see note below regarding holidays), the following fees apply up to 40 miles from our pet loss center in Saluda. Extra mileage is $2.25 per mile.
$175.00 for pets up to 35 lbs. 
$225.00 for pets over 35 lbs. due to the need to bring in two staff members after normal office hours to lift larger pets.
*Holidays are Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day.

Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm. within 40 miles. Extra mileage $2.25 per mile

$75.00

Monday - Saturday outside our normal office hours, or anytime on Sundays and Holidays within 40 miles. Extra mileage $2.25 per mile

$175.00 for pets up to 35 pounds.

$225.00 for pets over 35 pounds as two staff members are needed.

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