When you have your pet cared for by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation, I prepare a comforting presentation just for your pet. The picture above shows a handmade fabric bag a family wanted for their dog who rode everywhere with them … Continue reading
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When we lose our beloved pet, the emotions we feel can be overwhelming. We want and need to be assured that our beloved companion receives the same care and compassion after their passing as they would receive beforehand. So what makes … Continue reading
When you need to be with your pet throughout the entire cremation process, Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation can accommodate your wishes by offering an attended cremation. Some families find that it is enough to give a final kiss goodbye while … Continue reading

Often in conversations with families we talk about saying goodbye to their pet. These “rites of passing” could loosely be equated to a human funeral rite where people gather to remember the life lived and bequeath their loved one on … Continue reading

Recently I learned the term “rainbow baby” from an acquaintance who had just suffered the loss of a miscarriage and is hoping to experience the joy of another child–her “rainbow baby” that brightens life after the terrible storm of the … Continue reading
This is the season of the year when we focus more intentionally on our blessings. A grateful spirit brightens the mood, boosts energy and fills daily living with a sense of glad abundance. Gratitude means being thankful for your family, … Continue reading
The idea of planting something that will live and grow long beyond your loss to memorialize your loved pet warms the heart with a vision of a blooming tree or shrub or a flower bed that constantly renews itself. And … Continue reading
I was recently honored to work with the family of a retired police dog, “Nails”, who served the Ambridge police department from September 26, 2006 through April 6, 2009 with Sergeant Richard Heitzenrater. Nails was a Belgian Malinois who came … Continue reading
Youghiogheny Glass Made by a local artist of handmade “Youghiogheny Glass” this elegant leaded box measures 8.25″ x 4.25″ x 3″ and will hold the cremains of a pet up to 60 lbs. Hammered Glass Made in Connellsville, PA by … Continue reading
Cloisonné Kitties Cloisonné is a sophisticated artform that beautifully unites copper and enamel in a mosaic pattern. Newly created, the manufacturer crafted this urn to honor the life you shared with your cat. The rich tan, cream and brown tones … Continue reading