"More Than Just Cremation"

Compassionate, modern pet aftercare in the West Kootenays. As a local family-run cremation service, we treat every pet with dignity, gentleness and the same love they felt throughout their life. With secure metal tagging, certified practices and transparent care, your pet never leaves the Kootenays and is always looked after by people who truly understand how much they meant to you.

When aftercare takes weeks, the grieving process can feel interrupted as families begin to adjust and then are pulled back into fresh grief when ashes finally return. Because we handle everything ourselves and return ashes within one week from pickup, pets spend far less time in cold storage. This helps the process feel more continuous and less drawn out. Many families find that having their companion back sooner brings comfort and steadiness during a very difficult time.

We are the only pet crematorium in the area that uses a secure metal tagging system to ensure accurate tracking and to guarantee that each pet is returned to their family. This industry-standard system, similar to those used in human cremation, assigns a unique numbered tag to your pet that stays with them throughout the entire process. It allows us to maintain precise identification from intake to return, giving you peace of mind and the highest level of care and respect for your beloved companion.

We also offer meaningful pet memorial services, including personalized keepsakes and tribute items. With our sister company Kenyadian Creations, we create these special items in-house, allowing us to return them along with your pet's ashes. Whether you're looking for custom urns or other memorials, we are here to help you honor your pet’s memory in a truly personal way.

Kootenay Cremations is proud to be a certified Pet Crematory Operator through the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC). This certification ensures that we adhere to the highest industry standards, providing exceptional care and service to the pet owners of Trail, BC, and the surrounding areas in the West Kootenays.