We lost our family dog Teddy after 15 wonderful years. Teddy was so much more than a pet and was by our family's side through so many difficult moments in life. Small Paws Cremation Service and Romo showed us incredible kindness and compassion. Romo reassured us that Teddy was in good hands, personally picked him up to be cremated and hand delivered his ashes back home to us with such care and respect. Romo gave us a lot of reassurance and we received great communication through out this process. It's rare to encounter such genuine compassion during a time filled with so much sadness. We are deeply grateful for the comfort and dignity Romo gave Teddy and our family during one of the most painful moments of our lives. Thank you, Romo and Small Paws Cremation Service, for treating our beloved Teddy with so much love and care. Thank you for bringing him back home to us! read more

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If I could give Small Paws Cremations 10 stars, I would. Today I had to say goodbye to my boy, my cat Ñoño, after 17 years, and Romo treated both me and my pet with genuine kindness, patience, care, and respect from beginning to end. On one of the hardest days of my life, he helped make a heartbreaking situation feel a little more manageable. He explained everything clearly, treated Ñoño with dignity, followed up professionally, and most importantly, showed real compassion. He also worked with me on the price when I was in a very difficult spot, and that generosity meant more than I can put into words. What stood out to me most was that he did not make me feel rushed or like just another transaction. He understood that this was family, not "just a pet," and he treated the moment with the seriousness and care it deserved. Losing a pet is brutal, and when you are trusting someone with someone you love, kindness matters. In my experience, Romo gave exactly that. I'm deeply grateful to him and to Small Paws Cremations for helping me through one of the hardest days I've had in a long time. I highly recommend them. read more

I'm incredibly grateful for the care and compassion shown during such a difficult time. Saying goodbye to my beloved pets, Chubbs two years ago and now Munchkin, was heartbreaking, but Romo made the process feel gentle and respectful from beginning to end. Two years ago on January 2, 2024 I lost my dog Chubbs and Romo made the whole process smooth. Now two years later I lost my other dog Munchkin. He treated both of them like family, and that meant so much to me. The communication was clear, and everything was handled with dignity and care. The keepsakes were beautifully done and brought me comfort during my grief. I truly appreciate the kindness and respect shown to both Chubbs and Munchkin. I would highly recommend their services to anyone going through the loss of a cherished pet. Thank you for helping me honor their memory so thoughtfully. read more

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I cannot recommend Small Paws Cremations highly enough. Unfortunately, I have had to go through pet cremation several times in Los Angeles over the years, and I can honestly say that this was by far the best experience I have ever had. From the very first phone call, Romo treated my beloved Kitty with kindness, dignity, compassion, and genuine respect. He stayed in touch throughout the entire process, answered every question, and made an incredibly difficult time a little easier. The attention to detail was beyond anything I expected. They created a beautiful memorial package that included a custom engraved urn, a framed photo, paw prints, a personalized poem, and several thoughtful keepsakes. Everything was beautifully presented and handled with so much care. What touched me the most was that Kitty was never treated as just another pet. It truly felt like she was being cared for as a cherished member of my family. Losing a beloved companion is heartbreaking, but Small Paws helped me bring my beautiful princess home in the most loving and respectful way possible. Thank you, Romo, and everyone at Small Paws Cremations. I will always be grateful for your kindness and compassion, and I wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone who wants their beloved pet treated with the love and dignity they deserve. Thank you! read more

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Romo at Paws Cremation provided truly exceptional service during a very difficult time. From start to finish, he was compassionate, professional, and incredibly understanding. Paws Cremation is a wonderful company, and we are very pleased and deeply appreciative of both Romo and the care they provide. Romo went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and comforting, which meant so much to us. His kindness and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Thank you for helping make such a difficult time a little easier--we are truly grateful. read more

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During one of the most difficult times in my life, Small Paws treated my sweet kitty girl with such kindness, dignity, and respect. From the very first conversation, Romo was very compassionate, patient, and truly understanding of how much she meant to me. Romo handled everything so gently and professionally, and it brought me comfort knowing she was in caring hands. The communication was clear, the process was explained thoroughly, and they made something so heartbreaking feel just a little bit easier. I am beyond grateful for the love and respect they showed my baby. I highly recommend their services to anyone who wants their beloved pet treated with the same care and compassion they deserve. Thank you for honoring my kitty girl so beautifully. read more

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2025 ended on a bittersweet ending for our family. Our beloved Bentley passed in my arms on Christmas during our family Holiday vacation in Glamis. I didn't want to bury and leave Bentley in the desert. I found Small Paws and immediately knew they would be very helpful during this transition. Tony was very helpful and patient with me during our conversations given that I was an emotional wreck. Our pets see us at our best and worse. They become human like. Tony picked up our beloved Bentley and delivered our forever memory of our beloved Bentley! Our overall experience and package will be forever cherished. Thank you so much! read more

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Losing a pet is never easy but Rommel and his crew at Small Paws Cremations did an amazing job making the process a peaceful and less stressful one for our entire family. Our beloved 15 year old Boston Terrier's health was quickly deteriorating and we could tell that he was suffering more and more as each day passed. Rommel helped coordinate an in home visit with a wonderful vet and he personally came to our home to pick up Boba after we said our final goodbyes. He was extremely professional and took the utmost care of Boba. He kept in contact with us throughout the entire process and brought Boba home in a wonderful urn and provided shadow boxes for the entire family. Ariel did an amazing job capturing Boba's prints and they bring a smile to my face whenever I see them. Thank you to everyone at Small Paws Cremations for keeping Boba's memory alive! I cannot recommend them enough!!! read more

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When my boss came to me and asked me if I wanted a pet rat I was a bit hesitant. But when I saw her face I had to bring her home. After a great three years our Missy was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We had to make the hard decision to euthanize her. Thank you Tony for helping us through the process. Thank you for your compassion and recommendations, the reasonable pricing allowed us to get all the keepsakes we wanted of our Missy. Highly recommended! If we ever need these types of services we know who to call. Thank you! read more

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I have been putting off writing this review, not because of the service, but because it's never easy when you lose a beloved pet. I lost my sweet kitty Maggie in the beginning of August. Maggie was 16.5 years old and I had her since she was 8 months old and to say she was my baby is truly not enough. Maggie had been viciously attacked by a dog and unfortunately the owner of said animal was as vicious as her dog, as she took no responsibility for the attack. I never thought that I would lose her that way. Needless to say how I lost her was traumatic enough, I wanted to have her cremated and found Small Paws Paws Cremations during my search. Both Elaine and her husband John were very professional, sweet, and incredibly understanding. From the moment I called, to them picking Maggie up and when I went in to pick up her she's everything was done with a lot of respect and care. I wholeheartedly appreciate all that they did for my sweet kitty. I truly thank you guys for everything. read more

This is crazy that I even have to take time out of my grieving process to write about this shitty human. BEYOND rude and unprofessional. I am in true disbelief that ROMO, the business owner, could be so uncompassionate and unsympathetic during this awful and devastating time in my life. My beloved cat passed away and I am doing diligent research as to where the best place would be for him to transition into his next journey. I found this highly rated business on Yelp. I now suspect, especially because it even suggests on their page that you should "mention Yelp" when calling, that these reviews must not be fully genuine, because ROMO certainly is not. Despite how much he tries to fabricate this through his responses to clients' reviews. I called to inquire about pricing and whether he offers aquacremation (alkaline hydrolysis), which he said he does only through the services of HONOR PET (an actually compassionate business I fully endorse), but he has been "doing fire for many years." Right off the bat, this dude is just... rough around the edges and cold as hell. Midway through our conversation, I was trying to figure out if it was counterproductive to drop my cat off in Van Nuys if he was just gonna bring him back to L.A. to Honor Pet, should I go with aqua cremation. It went something like this: Me: So, I know you're in Van Nuys and since I wanted to drop my cat off, I'm just curious... since I'm based in L.A.-- Romo: --JUST ASK YOUR QUESTION. Literally just like that, completely rudely cuts me off mid sentence. This was kinda the last straw but even before this happened, our conversation was riddled with rude interruptions " -- BEFORE YOU SPEAK, blah blah blah" all throughout. This guy honestly loves to hear himself talk and hates to listen. THEN. The cherry on top. Dude goes on to asking me if I know anything about aquacremation, and at this point I'm already fed up but tell him I at least "know we get 20% more of the cremains." He then explains how aquacremation works and says something along the lines of how it's essentially "high pressure hydro blasting flesh off their bodies" and "so a lot of people choose fire for religious purposes" and what not. He was clearly skewing and demonizing aquacremation even though it's a gentler process most similar to natural decomposition and ultimately much better for the planet. Could this be because he's used to "doing fire for many years" and is threatened by this new method becoming increasingly popular? Possibly eventually making his business model obsolete? Not sure, but what a disrespectful fucking douchebag. Why would I EVER put my deceased loved one into the hands of someone like this??? The thought alone gives me the creeps. How could I ever trust someone that lacks such severe empathy to humanely treat the love of my life, my late soul cat, with dignity and respect? Anyone who was considering this place should strongly reconsider and understand my rationale. There are so many other places that offer his services, with sincerely kind humans that actually deserve your money. Not this place. When I called him back 20 minutes later to confront him about his unacceptable behavior, because it really rubbed me the wrong way, he initially answered the phone with "uh I think I remember you, yeah I talked to like 7 other people right after you blah blah." Just extremely irritating and abrasive until the bitter end. read more

I recently received my cat Kenji's cremation package, and I truly can't thank Small Paws Cremations enough for the care and compassion they showed from start to finish. From the very beginning, their team was incredibly responsive and communicative. They were able to pick Kenji up within just a couple of hours of his passing, and they handled him with such gentleness and respect. That meant everything to me during such a painful moment. The entire process took about two and a half to three weeks, which felt very reasonable, and I was kept informed along the way. Their pricing was also very fair compared to other services I looked into, which I really appreciated. When I received his cremation package, I was honestly blown away by how beautiful and thoughtful everything was. The presentation alone showed how much they truly care. The framed poem with his photos, the handwritten cards, and all the personalized touches made this feel so much more meaningful and personal. The ceramic paw prints were especially special to me. Being able to see and touch something that represents him brought me a level of comfort I didn't expect. They also included multiple poems, official documentation, and small details that made it clear this isn't just a business to them, they genuinely care about the families and pets they serve. Losing a pet is incredibly difficult, but Small Paws Cremations handled everything with such dignity, kindness, and attention to detail. I truly felt like Kenji was treated with love every step of the way. I will always be grateful for what they did for him and for me. read more

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Losing our puppy before ever getting the chance to bring them home was one of the hardest things I've experienced. In the middle of that grief, this cremation service treated us with such kindness, patience, and dignity that it truly mattered more than I can put into words. Tony handled our stillborn puppy with so much care and respect, and explained everything gently, never rushing us during such a fragile time. The keepsakes they provided were incredibly beautiful and meaningful. Receiving our puppy's ashes along with the tiny paw prints is something I will treasure forever. Thank you, Tony, for all of your heart, effort, and kindness. If you are facing an unimaginable loss and need a service you can truly trust, I cannot recommend them enough. read more

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Romo was a lifesaver. Our female corgi suddenly passed away over Memorial Day Weekend last year and it was difficult to find a crematory that was open. Romo was so understanding and accommodating to our needs that he offered to pick up our corgi's body to hold over the weekend and get her cremated in a timely manner. He made the entire process from start to finish so seamless. We got to see our baby girl one more time before she was cremated and she was delivered to us at an appropriate time. Everything was perfectly done. Thank you so much for being so kind to us during such a devastating time! read more

Suddenly and tragically losing our beloved dog was total chaos for us, we didn't know what to do. We found Small Paws Cremation from Yelp and decided to use them and Trusting the reviews on Yelp and their website. Romo came to the rescue. Words can't describe how much we are grateful and thankful to have you here for comfort during time like this. Your kindness, patience, support and exceptional service have given us a peace of mind during this difficult time. Our beloved dog is returned home with us. Thanks to Romo personal hand delivery service. We are united as a family! read more

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Small Paws Cremations provides a wonderful service to the SFV community and I am grateful we found them after suddenly and tragically losing our Min Pin named Dog after so many years together. When your pet passes away unexpectedly, you're not really given a lot of time to figure out what to do. Everything is in chaos, you are trying to coordinate everything on top of dealing with the grief of the fresh loss. I used ChatGPT to look up cremation services and called a few, but Small Paws was the one we went with because when we called Romo was so compassionate and took the time to explain the processes and costs kindly and without rushing us, which not every place did. While they weren't the least expensive, they also weren't the most expensive and they help you out by allowing you to split up payment into 2 parts. That was greatly appreciated. Ultimately, I know I made the right choice because everything went so well with Small Paws every step of the way. I just received delivery of Dog's cremains as well as the other items we decided on. Everything came beautifully packaged and I actually cried when I had a chance to sit down and read the pet poem. I highly recommend Small Paws to anyone else who might find themselves in need of pet after-life services. They will take good care of you and your pet. read more

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As someone who always has multiple dogs, (always 2+) that also means I've dealt with loss multiple times. I'm blessed that the dogs I adopt lead long wonderful lives but it's never easy when they pass. My 16.5 year old Lennox passed peacefully at home on Feb 12. I've gone with other private cremation providers before but because he passed in the evening 8:30 pm that meant I had to wait until the morning to find a cremation place to pick him up. The only place I found that was open very early was Small Paws and I saw that they were located relatively close to me. I called and Romo answered and he was able to pick up my Lenny within a couple hours. Romo was friendly, answered all of my questions and was very knowledgeable and took his time. He was gentle with Lenny and I can tell that he does this because he truly wants to provide a good option for pet parents for cremation services. He was communicative and when I received Lennox back a few weeks later, what I received exceeded my expectations. The care, the detail, everything was executed properly. I really felt like he returned my baby with dignity and I was glad to have him home. The artwork from Ariel, the remembrance artist was so beautiful, I can't wait to frame it. All the products were good quality and I was so happy with my decision. I have gone to other cremation services in the past, but this was the best experience I had. Price, service and good products, Small Paws did it all. Thank you Romo, Ariel and the rest of your team for bringing my Lenny home. If you are looking for a cremation service, look no further than Small Paws. read more

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Rommel was very professional and followed up with me on my pets status of cremation. He truly made the experience of losing my pet and having to cremate him pleasant and easy. I really enjoyed this company and loves that they delivered and picked up my pet for me. I would recommend their services 10/10!! read more

The kindness and understanding during this difficult time was greatly appreciated. My dog's ashes were delivered in a lovely wood box with my dog's picture on the front. Romo also brought Franklin's paw prints, and certificates to my home. I hope I will never need this service again, but if I do, I will call Small Paws Cremations. read more

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I had to face one of the hardest experiences as a pet owner, losing my baby of 15 years so unexpectedly. I had small paws saved on my phone for a while since I knew I had a senior pet and things can change so quickly. I contacted them and everything was easy and smooth. I had the pleasure of speaking with Tony who was very helpful and compassionate with our situation. Tony came to my house to pick her up, explained the whole process and It took about two weeks to receive my pets ashes along with some memorabilia, everything was perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better service. My only small complaint is the bins they place our pets in, they're plastic storage bins that you can buy at the store. Please invest in some stainless steel ones or better quality bins for our babies. Other than that, this is a business I would recommend to all pet parents. Thank you for taking care of my jazzy read more

They came and picked up my best friend Sharky. Very professional, kind, and reasonable. And punctual. Recommend

When I lost my old friend of 25 years, I needed to know that the people who handled the cremation love animals. Tony loves animals. He treated my old friend like a friend of his, and took care of everything. It's important in a time of loss, to honor the quiet respect the event deserves. I now have my Marley home again, and thank Small Paws Cremation for the respect and artistry they display in handling arrangements and memories, keepsakes and poems. Marley's urn is beautifully crafted and adorned. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Deborah Monroe in Santa Monica. read more

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On 1/12/26, I spoke with Mr Romo at Small Paws Cremations. He was very kind, empathetic, honest, and truly listened & cared about my concerns and dilema with my sick dog. Mr Romo answered all my questions with genuine willingness to help me find reasonable affordable in-home euthanasia Vet Dr. He referred me to Eden Veterinary, Dr Shanina Halbert. She was the most loving gentle Dr ever and I am forever grateful for her help to my furry family companion and to Mr Romo for his kindness & referral. If I ever need another pet euthanasia, I will call Small Paws Cremations, Mr Romo for my pet aftercare and Eden Veterinary, Dr Shanina Halbert for in-home pet euthanasia. They are the most kind, caring, supportive persons in the industry. I was honored & lucky to find them. Highly recommended, and 5 stars for both businesses. read more

Romo made the grieving process incredibly easy. He's so compassionate, respectful and communicative. I love that he treats fur babies as part of a family and not just a pet. The free delivery adds such a beautiful and personal touch of how genuine Romo is. I'm so incredibly grateful to have found him during the hard times I highly recommend him, you won't regret it!! read more

I had the unfortunate experience of losing my dog on Friday night and was devastated. I called "Romo" and literally in 45 minutes he was at my house respectfully taking my dog away to give him the proper service he deserved. I can't thank him enough for his compassion and kindness in my darkest moments. I highly recommend and appreciate his service. read more

I'd like to thank Romo from Small Paws for being such a professional and compassionate person. From the first call to the consistent follow up calls & texts, he has always been helpful and quick to respond. My family has used Small Paws 3 times already with our family pets. There is no doubt that we will continue using Small Paws and Romo for all our other pets! Romo is the person you want because he not only understands what to do, but he'll explain everything to you and the order in which things are gonna happen. We were so glad to have Romo help us navigate things while we were going thu the difficult situation of losing a loved pet. Thank you again Romo! read more

When my family cat passed away, I called a bunch of places, and Small Paws was the most responsive and ready to meet my family where we were at in the grieving process. They came by my family's home to pick up our beloved kitty. We received his ashes in about two weeks' time. We could not be happier with the service and the amount of support we felt. read more

I cant express enough how happy I feel to have found this place. My yorkie of 9 years passed away I didnt want to take her somewhere where it felt like just a transaction. Rommel and his team provided the upmost care and professionalism during one of my most hardest times ever losing my bestfriend. They all made me feel comfortable. The services are a 10000/10! I will come to him with all my animals. Thank you again a millions times. To you Rommel and the team. read more

We lost my grandfather Thursday and then here we are Monday and my puppy decided he wanted to go with my grandpa I'm a disaster and Mr Romo has been so patient and understanding with me and helping assist my sister and I . With the big loss finances are tight and he's making it possible. Thank you so much Sir your appreciated more than you know read more

For my beloved RayRay who will forever be in my heart and mind. I can't express enough gratitude to Romo for helping me get through a very sensitive transitioning of sorrow. Small Paws is the upmost exceptional professional service dedicated to each individual with a warming heart and a pawsitive smile. Thank you so much Romo. read more

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Absolutely not. My kitty just crossed over. I wanted a private cremation. I scheduled online. I got confirmation email for the time and date of pickup. No one showed. Imagine mentally and emotionally preparing for that pick up just for no one to show. I called the company and they say we're so sorry. We only take appointments by phone. And then they quoted me a price of $498 for a 4 pound cat. This place is HORRIBLE. I am HORRIFIED. I really hate when people in vulnerable situations get taken advantage of. Shame on you people. read more

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Losing our beloved baby girl has been the most devastating experience of our lives--but in the middle of that heartbreak, we were blessed to meet Tony. From the very first moment, his kindness and deep sense of respect for our girl put us at ease. I was so afraid of the after-life services and what they would entail, but Tony gently guided us through every step with such care and compassion. It's clear that Tony is on a mission--not just to provide cremation services, but to truly ease the pain of those who have lost their precious companions. He treats each pet as if they were his own, and you can feel the genuine love and dedication in everything he does. Tony gave us the most touching keepsakes--beautifully arranged jars of her fur, postcards, and thoughtful mementos we'll treasure forever. These small yet meaningful gestures helped bring us a bit of comfort in our grief, knowing our sweet girl was in the most graceful and caring hands possible. Thank you, Tony, for honoring her with such tenderness. Your work is a gift to all of us who are trying to navigate the heartbreak of saying goodbye. You helped us feel just a little less alone. Mauro, Francesca and Wilma read more

Romo is great. He was very accommodating and patient. I had to call him last minute and he made arrangements to help us out and pick up our Blair. He updated us through the process and I never felt worried knowing he was taking care of our Blair. Highly recommend Romo. Will call him if we ever need in the future read more

The staff is respectful, understanding, and truly treats your pet like family. They handle everything with care and keep the process simple and affordable. A trustworthy place to honor your pet. read more

Romo and his team were beyond kind and compassionate throughout this entire process, from the moment we called them to the moment they returned my Pinky girl back home to me. A time like this is heartbreaking and difficult and they did everything from the paw prints to the poem to a sympathy card to bringing her remains back to our home and delivered it with such kindness and with professional and beautiful presentation. read more

Thank you so very much. Made a very difficult time a little easier. Took great care to make sure everything was done nicely for us. Can't say enough praise for their service. read more

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Loosing a beloved pet is probably the hardest thing I ever had to do. My sweet coco was my whole life my heart my best friend and my son best friend. I was clueless on what the process was after since I never lost a pet. I started searching and searching for a place and found small paws cremations. Then I contacted and met romo and forever thankful I found this place. Thank you so much especially to you romo. read more

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In one of the most difficult times one can go through, Romo was caring, kind, and took the time to explain details with patience. He was prompt and truly caring, which is most important at a time like this. read more

I met this amazing company when my 18 year old dog passed while we were temporarily housed in a hotel after the Altadena fires. Tony came to the hotel within about 30 mins from the time I contacted him, he is like a big teddy bear with a very calming energy. I got the ashes in about a week and he even gave my QT back in a very nice wooden box. The entire experience was just plain perfect. I am very grateful! As much as I love this company, I hope I don't see them anytime soon but it's good to know that they are around. I highly highly recommend them! read more

Romo was so kind and patient. He understood what I was going through and went the extra mile. He picked up on my first call and was at my home in a few hours. I highly recommend their services for this difficult time. read more