Proactive Pre-Planning

Why Choose Pre-Planning
with Paws Across the Rainbow?
Paws Across the Rainbow is dedicated to providing extensive support and services before, during, and after the passing of a beloved pet. Pre-planning for the loss of your pet is a personalized and proactive way to make end-of-life decisions without the immediate stress and grief that follow such a loss.
Pre-planning gives you the opportunity to thoughtfully consider the best way to honor your pet. This allows you to make rational decisions, ensuring that the process is as dignified and peaceful as possible while maintaining financial responsibility. It also provides you with reassurance during end-of-life procedures.
In addition, pre-planning is especially beneficial if your pet passes away while you are on vacation or out of town. With a clear plan in place, you can be confident that your wishes will be followed, even in your absence. Your chosen memorial care coordinator will know exactly how to proceed, reducing their stress and allowing them to focus on providing comfort to your pet during a difficult time. This ensures that your beloved pet receives the care and respect they deserve, no matter where you are.
Furthermore, pre-planning is advantageous if you pass away before your pet. It enables your designated guardian or agent to understand your final wishes for your pet and increases the likelihood that they will be willing to care for your pet in accordance with your desires.
1. Schedule a Free Consultation
From setting a budget to selecting the perfect memorial services, we are here to support you every step of the way. During your consultation, we'll complete any necessary paperwork and answer any questions you may have.
2. Choose Your Services
Our pre-planning services extend beyond traditional funeral and cremation options. Schedule a Celebration of Life service with personalized decor and catering included. Or find other ways to memorialize your pet with unique keepsakes. No matter the package you choose, you'll receive a complimentary standard style urn to memorialize your pet.
3. Contact Your Memorial Care Coordinator
When the time comes to say goodbye, all you need to do is call. Your Memorial Care Coordinator will handle the rest, and provide you with grief support moving forward.

Pre-Planning Services
Comprehensive Courier Services
Whether it’s in-home service or working directly with your veterinarian, we'll handle transfer and afterlife care until your memorial services and arrangements are ready.
Burial, Cremation
and Urns
We provide professional cremation services, complete with a complimentary urn. If you'd prefer a burial, we can help by referring you to reliable St. Charles County partners.
Memorial Celebrations
Offering both public and private options, we ensure that every detail of your pet's funeral services meets your expectations, including private celebrations and rooms.
Grief Therapy
& Support
Know that you are not alone. Even after your pet's memorial services are complete, we'll be here to provide you with the grief support you need.
Memorial Services
$75/per hour
Additional fees may apply to added services
Pickup / Delivery
Standard Working Hours
$100 + $3.50 per mile outside of range
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Weekend, Holiday and After Hours
$200 + $3.50 per mile outside of range
Customer Drop-Off
Available from 5PM-9PM
$75
Weekend or Holiday Drop Off
$150
Cremation
<1
1-14
15-34
35-79
80-99
100+
Private Communal
$234.00 $195.00
$258.00 $215.00
$215.00 $215.00
$300.00 $250.00
$339.60 $283.00
$363.00 $303.00
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Community Room
$100/per hour with a 2 hour minimum
Additional Services
Vary by Price (urn upgrade and more)
Pre-Planning Checklist
Never worry about the paperwork. We're here to help.
Our dedicated memorial care coordinators will walk you through every document during your consultation, so you feel fully supported and confident in the process. We're here to help you honor your pet's memory while navigating the necessary steps with compassion and care.
Cremation Authorization
Service Selection Agreement
Price Guarantee Contract
Burial Authorization
Rabies/Bite Disclosure
Obituary Form
Veterinary Release Form
Pet Trust Form
Return of Remains

