I work in the veterinary field and have always heard that Angels with Paws is exceptional in every…read moreway, yet they truly went above and beyond my expectations. I am so relieved that we chose to trust Angels with Paws to care for our beloved dog, Clementine, on the hardest day. We will always be grateful to Brian and Roberta for their kindness, compassion, and respect. They were both professional and empathetic. They treated our sweet girl with dignity and allowed us time to say goodbye. I called and emailed to ask questions before needing their services, and they were both so patient, communicative and helpful, which gave me so much comfort. My questions about private individual cremation were addressed promptly and thoroughly by Roberta on the phone, and Brian by email. Although they offer pick up, it was important to us to go to Angels with Paws to ensure we felt comfortable. We were so fortunate to be able to choose in-home euthanasia, and we took our dog for cremation afterward. We arrived later than expected, and Brian was so accommodating, and ensured we did not feel rushed. We appreciated his quiet presence and empathy, and he expressed his condolences several times. Angels with Paws offers a nice selection of urns, memorial jewelry, and other keepsakes, too. The drive through the mountains from Asheville was beautiful, and upon arrival we felt such a sense of peace. They have chosen a lovely, tranquil location, and the crematory itself is located outside. We arrived toward the end of the day, and our amazing girl was wrapped in her blanket and cremated under a starry sky. We were relieved to hear that Clementine's ashes were ready for pickup sooner than expected. Our only regret is that Angels with Paws did not provide cremation services for our previous animals years ago. We have always had suitable experiences in the past, but this was different. Angels with Paws is a locally-owned family business and they genuinely care. They took extra time to honor our wishes, and this meant more than words can express. Thank you, Brian and Roberta, for being here for our family and so many others.

10/10 recommend. When tragedy struck on a cross-country drive, Brian was responsive and…read morecompassionate and incredibly kind. He went above and beyond to get our sweetest boy taken care of and back to us before we had to continue on our way. He was very open and informative about the process, and the facility was very professional, clean, and easy to find. If Something Terrible happens to your dog in or around Asheville, this is the place to call.

This service has very professional and kind people who care about you when you have lost a loved…read morepet companion. In late June of 2022 we made the difficult decision to have our beloved french bulldog released from pain. Lap of Love and The Companions Rest helped our baby return to heaven with respect and love. I am so appreciative of their quality care during a very traumatic time for us. If you need this kind of service they are the best. Blessings.

From the owner: The Companions Rest offers free retrieval within 40 miles and 24 hour on call…read more We also offer large animal pickup and cremation solutions.

There are no words to express how utterly devastating it is to lose a pet, but what makes it…read moreunimaginably, exponentially worse is a cremation service that doesn't even bother to check its paperwork and "overlooks" that you requested a clay imprint of your pet's foot. I clearly initialed that exact option on the form and paid for it, PLUS it was in the vet records/notes, only to get a call from my vet's office a little over a week later and find out that Tall Pines had "somehow missed that part on the paperwork." Why am I even filling out paperwork if it's not being given the rapt attention that such a delicate line of work not only requires, but demands?!?! So basically, they made ashes out of my and my boyfriend's 8-year-old beloved bearded dragon WITHOUT getting his footprint and tailprint, and we had to hear it from the receptionist at the vet. No one from the actual company bothered to call us and explain, much less apologize. Everyone makes mistakes, but some mistakes cannot be rectified, and this is certainly one of them. It is inexcusable and unforgivable. It's like we lost our baby all over again. Any grieving pet owner who's already coping with the loss of a precious and irreplaceable family member should understand the magnitude of this "mistake." That clay imprint was as important to us - if not more so - than the ashes themselves. It was going to be our last memento of our baby, the last piece of him we had to hold on to, but we'll never be able to do that, and refunding the money I paid doesn't even come close to making up for it. There IS no making up for it. This is NOT ok, and I have zero faith in Tall Pines thanks to this appalling error and complete lack of professionalism. I hope to God that this doesn't happen to any other unfortunate pet parent.

Thank you so much for taking care of our pet. We loved her very much, her having been with us for…read morealmost 17 years. It was very hard of us to let her go, but, we know that she is in a good place, and we appreciate you taking care of that one last final step. Your services were very quick and efficient. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Herb

Very nice. Compassionate, understanding and respectful. Very reasonable. I didn't ask, but I would…read morebe willing to bet Austin has had pets all his life.

Paws Remembered provided exceptional care for me and my cat during a very difficult time. Their…read morecompassion, professionalism, and attention to detail meant so much. Not only was their service outstanding, but their price was also far more reasonable than the additional $350 quote I received from the animal hospital I was at--plus I would have had to drive 45 minutes one way to pick my cats ashes up. Paws Remembered made the process easier, more affordable, and treated my pet with genuine respect. I'm truly grateful for the care they provided. Highly recommended.

I would HIGHLY recommend Todd from Pet Cremation Faithful Friends, LLC. He's based in Marion, NC…read moreand drove about an hour one way to pick up our Australian-Shepherd mix, Sam, and didn't charge a pick-up fee. I contacted Todd the evening of June 11, 2024 via Facebook Messenger. He responded that same evening and answered all my questions. After discussing everything with my family, I contacted Todd again the next morning and he came out that afternoon to get Sam. Two afternoons later, on June 14th, Sam was ready to be picked up. His pricing was far and away much better than any of the other companies I researched. But most importantly, his professionalism and compassion was phenomenal! He knew he wasn't picking up "just a dog;" he was picking up a member of our family. There is no way I can adequately explain how appreciative I am to Todd for his kindness and empathetic respectfulness during this time of pain and grief. Thank you Todd for making this time of loss and sadness just a little more bearable!

We were faced with one of the most difficult decisions we've ever had to make. We were blessed to…read morefind Eric and Jimmy at the Columbia Pet Cremation Center. They were absolutely wonderful to work with and treated our little girl with so much love and empathy! "Thank You" for everything, it was so much more than we could have ever expected. You will never know how much your kindness and actions meant to our family

Family owned and operated, friendly, compassionate and very respectful. They have a small chapel…read morearea where they set up for viewing, that can be used for services. Pricing is reasonable and turnaround time is usually about a week. This is a much needed business for those of us who live in the city or are otherwise unable to consider burial options.

We wanted to give our sweet senior dog a peaceful passing. It was definitely time. At home, laying…read morein her bed, amidst the chirping birds, enjoying her favorite bacon while we talked to her and gave her all the loving words and petted her was perfect. Couldn't be more grateful for the option to do this at home. Service was professional, the process was explained well, and we never felt rushed. Definitely would recommend.

Our 15-year-old Border Collie (my best friend) was suffering from mouth cancer and could barely…read moreeat. I called Dr. G in June and she came to our home for the euthanasia. She was so kind, our sweet dog was calm the entire time, she didn't even flinch when she was given the first shot. She laid on my lap and was relaxed. This was the best way to send my sweetheart to heaven. I loved her so much and Dr. G made a horrible day as nice as it could be. I will forever be grateful to her. I highly recommend Dr. G - she is loving and patient. Thank you so much.