Peace of mind when it really matters.
Locally owned and operated in the heart of Mid Canterbury. We're here to support families with professional and caring service, as your beloved pet makes their final journey.
Our Services
Cremation
We offer a professional and compassionate pet cremation service to Canterbury and the surrounding regions.
Non-return options
For whatever reason, you’re unable to have your pet's ashes returned, we offer a dignified non-return option.
A dignified farewell
Pets are such a huge part of our lives. We understand that saying goodbye to a cherished family pet is one of the most emotional and difficult things to do.
We believe every family deserves a loving, respectful farewell, without financial strain. It’s our privilege to provide dignified options at every price point, with compassion and support throughout.
Why choose Summerland?
We are proud to be a local family business in the heart of Mid-Canterbury, offering a caring and professional cremation service for pets.
Being local means your pet never travels far, and enables a personalised and timely service, when you need it most.
We deeply understand how difficult and emotional it is to farewell a beloved family member, and the need for trust and integrity in the cremation process. Our guarantee to you is that you will always receive only your pet’s ashes. All animals are cared for individually, with no risk of mixing.
We source our range of ash urns locally, working with artisan craftsmen, focussing on offering natural materials, and environmentally sensitive options.
With you every step of the way
We’re here to make the process as smooth as possible. Whether saying goodbye is planned or unexpected, we’ll ensure you are fully informed of your options and support your choices.
We offer home collection in Mid Canterbury, including evenings and weekends, and personal collection from vet clinics in Ashburton and Methven. Enquiries from further afield are welcome, with a dedicated courier available by arrangement.
Cremation return options
We offer a range of cremation return options, which include eco-friendly scatter boxes, locally hand crafted wooden and ceramic urns and wool urns. Personalisation and engraving options are also available.
We work closely with artisans who create remembrance and keepsake items such as Reterniti cremation stones.
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