I lost my Silky Terrier on Feb. 5, 2026. I called on Mission Pet Memorials for her cremation. Wonderful people. Catlin was very kind, compassionate and caring. I knew Casey would be treated gently. read more

Mission Pet Memorials - Casey - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot say enough how much they have done for me and my family. These are the most caring, kind and compassionate people I've ever worked with. Truly angels, there during the worst part of your life, making things a little bit better. Thank you so much! read more

Mission Pet Memorials - My two baby girls - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mission Pet Memorials is AMAZING! Michelle and her staff truly do care and went above and beyond to comfort us. Their 24/7 availability is a godsend. Things happen, and when they do it only compounds the hurt to find out really how limited your options are for handling your lost four-legged family member. It was 2am Sunday morning when we lost our Lady, and we quickly found ourselves not only hurting, but lost and frustrated with the availability of services outside of 8-5 Monday thru Friday. Luckily Mission Pet Memorials was there for us when we called. Before dawn Lady was in their hands. She was cremated that day, and Thursday she was ready to come home, in a beautifully carved box. Thank you Michelle and Mission Pet Memorials! read more

Mission Pet Memorials - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such great people here! Lost my Poseidon a little over a year ago! This is the most caring place. I'm your time of grief trust mission they have been around for many years and will care for your fur baby with the utmost care! Thank you! read more

Mission Pet Memorials - Beautiful memorial! - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Tonight we said goodbye to one of the most loving dogs there ever was. She brought so much joy into our family's lives. She loved to eat tortillas that my mother would make. She loved you unconditionally. She would listen to your problems and never judge you. She would check on everyone at night to make sure they were okay. She grew up with my little munchkin Veronica. She was the runt of the litter, but she had the biggest personality! Goodnight, Chiquita. Now you can run and play as much as you want. We will miss you, but you will live on in our hearts forever. See you on the other side, girl. That was my goodbye to our loving dog, Chiquita. Mr. Smidgens loves dogs and this was a very emotional time for me and my family. Chiquita had been with us for almost 16 years and she was a staple to the household I grew up in. Sadly when your beloved pet passes, what do you do? Well, thankfully there are places like Mission Pet Memorials that know exactly what to do and if having your furry loved one cremated is an option for you, they are just the place and people you need. Mission Funeral Home has served the Austin area since 1959 and is still locally owned and managed. They know that pets hold a special place within our families. It's never easy to say goodbye to our loved ones. The addition of Pet Memorials services helps them better serve families. They are professional and they charge a flat fee of $265 no matter the size of your furry loved one. They will dispatch transportation within a 25 mile radius of your location. They are available 365 days a year and 24 hours a day for your needs. They also make sure the ashes you get back are your actual loved one's. No mass cremations. I drove Chiquita from the vet to Mission. We went for one last ride down congress. I imagined her sticking her head out the window with her eyes closed, letting the wind rush over her face. This was a difficult time for us all, but the staff at Mission made the experience a little easier on us all. They are kind, courteous, and very understanding. Mr. Smidgens says to love your furry kids while you have them in your lives. Besitos, Chiquita. read more

Mission Pet Memorials - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm writing this so you know what to expect in advance as the Internet is full of contradictory and sometimes alarming information about pet cremations. I've had a pet cremated before, by a third party outsourcer, when he was put down at the vet's. Since it was a swift decision, everything was handled by the vet and I didn't get a choice of pet cremation vendors. I was never sure whether I really got my pet's remains back. Anyway, when you are grieving, you're just not able to think straight, right? So, when I had to face another pet funeral, I was prepared. I did a lot of online research to see what pet cremation options Austin had to offer. There are only a handful. The big ones are very corporate and are a multi-state franchise. Then there are some which are mom-and-pop, but they are just a storefront - they outsource the actual cremation work elsewhere (and you don't know where). Mission Pet Memorials was the only place that didn't get their business from vet clinics - they are "stand-alone" and are part of a licensed funeral home for humans that has been around since 1959. They say they own their own crematory, which they use to handle both human and pet burials. I inquired where it was and drove to the address they provided. I really saw the building. To me, this is as legitimate as I can get in this town, so I was satisfied. When I knew my pet was weakening, I called their number and was greeted by Michelle. She was incredibly compassionate. We even joked a little as she seemed to know I needed cheering up. She said I can call 24/7 and she'll be there. (Note that if you call after 4.30 pm however there is an extra charge - it's all disclosed on their website). Finally, that night, my pet passed away peacefully. In the morning I called them again, set up an appointment right away, and brought his body. A staff member of at the (human) funeral home met me at the pet annex next door and handled everything very tactfully, as if I was burying a human relative. Here is what to expect: they will lay your animal on a table, and show you the cardboard box he will go in. They will let you stay as long as you need. Then, you just pay with a credit card and fill in a very brief form with his date of birth, etc. They pride themselves on a "chain of custody" so that neither your human relative, nor your companion animal, would ever be left alone, or handled by an outsider. I was told the names of all the staff who would be involved in the process, and even, at the end, received a sheet with their names. By the next business day, I was able to pick up his ashes, which was in a tasteful engraved box. Inside, there is a plastic bag with his ashes and a small cloth pouch with a fur clipping (it's not much, so if you want more, you should take a clipping yourself beforehand). The ashes were dark gray chips. My other pet's ashes (done somewhere else) were pale white, fine like sand. I read that the color has something to do with the temperature of the crematory. I'm not complaining - in fact, I think the dark gray chips look more like the real thing. When I picked up his ashes, I also received a death certificate, and, separately, a cremation certificate signed by the funeral home director, plus other printouts to help with companion animal loss. It's a devastating affair, for sure. But what I found most hopeful about this experience is that they took care of my long-time companion animal exactly like a member of my human family, which is the way it should be. For this reason, I am taking the time to post this review in appreciation of their handling. If you are experiencing loss of your companion animal, I'd like to share with you what someone said to me when I lost my first pet. The naturalist Henry Beston said in 1928 about animals: "They are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth." read more

Their website states, "Pets hold a special place within the family...they are members of the family. In passing, your beloved pet deserves the same care and compassion Mission Funeral Home families have been receiving for generations." This is the exact opposite of the "We're completely understaffed and can't take in any animals today" that I just got on the phone. If you're going to talk the talk, then walk the walk. read more

I lost a beloved pet over the weekend and found Mission Pet Memorials. Initially after the shock of my pet passing, I had gone to an emergency vet hospital to see what were my options. To me, their options were a bit cold although the workers were very emphatic of my loss. The fact that they would put my pet in a fridge and someone would come and collect her and bring her back within two weeks sounded like a disaster waiting to happen. At Mission Pet Memorials, I was able to meet with Michelle within the hour and she explained the entire process. They don't offer communical cremations and assured me they followed strict rules to make sure your pet is cremated and returned to you in a timely manner. Their cremations are done that day if not the following day so the pets are stored in a cool room with a box that you can decorate. Michelle kept me updated with everything that I needed to know and was in constant contact via mobile phone with any questions that I had. My baby was cremated on Saturday and I will be picking her up today. They use a local engraver which takes a day or two to get your pet back. You can also write a tribute for your pet with pictures that they post on their website. Highly recommend this place if you want your pet to be taken care of after they have passed. I only worked with Michelle and she was extremely caring and sweet. read more

I cannot say how much I appreciate the loving caring people that run this wonderful place. we were traveling and we lost our loved one our baby glitzy, Michelle took care of her like it was her own child. We are happy that there are people like this in this world that love animals as much as us. Without them we would've been lost, thank you so much and if we can ever do anything in return please let us now. read more

Mission Pet Memorials - Our Glitzy is the little black and white Chihuahua. - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Austin, Texas

Mission Pet Memorials answers the phone 24/7 which means so much when you lose a four-legged member of your family. They are extremely helpful during what is a difficult time for any pet owner. read more

When my dear Revi was dx with heart disease, I did research ahead of time, for pet cremation services and found Mission. I was confident in my decision to enlist their services. Revi passed on 6.26.17. I called and the response was prompt and I felt secure in my choice. I do believe they treated my girl with dignity, etc. And I do feel like Michelle was knowledgeable and experienced and understanding, kind and caring for my dog. I will enlist their services in the future, knowing that Michelle and Mission Pet Memorials will treat my pets with respect and dignity and knowing I will receive just their remains is comforting. And on a side note, financially fair and affordable. read more

I didn't want a "mass" cremation. The thought that I might get ashes of some other pet didn't sit well with me. This place did single cremations and that was important to me. My little handsome boy was diagnosed with a fatal virus and it was just a matter of time. My duty as a "mom" was to make sure he wasn't suffering and let him eat anything that his heart desired. We came back from the vet approximately 3 hours ago, he had a seizure and crossed the bridge in my arms. As all fur baby owners know, it is ALWAYS devastating even though you know you're going to out live them. I called at 10pm and Michelle was at my door within an hour. They provide a 24/7 pick up service. I'm surprised she was able to understand me over the phone because I was a crying mess. She brought a specialized box for my little boy and gently laid him down. She was very understanding. The turn around time to get him back was 24 hours. I can't say enough great things about this place and Michelle. read more