Pets Welcome at Lifesong

Over the past few months we’ve had five families ask us if it’s okay to bring their pets to the funeral home. Their concern for their pet’s well being has recently touched our hearts. Our answer is always yes. Please make sure your pet companion is potty trained. But other than that we think it’s a great idea for pet and owner.

We’ve all heard of therapy dogs- If you haven’t, therapy dogs are certified dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. They work with children learning to read or seniors needing a special visitor to improve their lives. So why not improve the lives of their grieving human companions when a death occurs?! And while the survivor is mostly concerned with the feelings of their beloved pet, we believe that pet and owner sharing in a loss together is both essential and therapeutic.

So if you experience the loss of a loved one and feel like you need your best bud to come along, please don’t hesitate to ask. We want our families and four legged companions to feel at home and have the best experience possible.