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CREMATIONS AT LONE TREE
The special bond between people and their pets cannot be measured.
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​Dr. Elsom opened Cremations at Lone Tree in 2008. The offsite crematorium serves several veterinary clinics in the Black Hills and into Wyoming; however, the general public has access to the cremation of their pets as well, no matter what veterinary clinic is used. One of our own Veterinary Technicians manages and personally performs the cremations, start to finish. Once completed, she returns them to the clinics from where they were received to be picked up by their owners. Pets are returned in beautiful, hand carved wooden urns. Or, should a client choose not to receive the ashes, they are spread over private land in the Black Hills. We do not dispose of bodies in landfills.

If needed, our doctors can assist with euthanasia at Spearfish Animal Hospital.
 We also offer at-home euthanasia for our already established clients.

If your pet has already passed away, you may bring him/her to our clinic for cremation during open hours Monday - Friday from 7:30a - 5:30p and Saturday from 8:00a - 12:00p.  Turn-around time is 7-14 days.


Dogs & Cats (or similar sized Farm Pets)
To cremate separately and save pet's ashes: $160 - $210
To cremate and not receive ashes: $50 - $75
Same day cremation: $600

Small Exotics / Pocket Pets / Small Avians
To cremate separately and save pet's ashes: $120
To cremate and not receive ashes: $50

Horses*
To cremate head, hooves and heart: $210
(Head, hooves and heart must be brought to us)

*We're unable to perform whole body cremation or dispose of in any other way.

Some links that may be helpful:

​Coping with the Death of a Pet - Understanding Pet Loss Grief

Pet Memorials at Home: A Guide to Logistics and Legalities for Memorializing Your Pets

Helping Kids Cope with Pet Loss


Pet Grieving: How Pets Mourn the Loss of a Companion
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Payment is due in full at the time of service, for all clients.
New clients may be subject to a non-refundable deposit to reserve their appointment at our discretion.
Surgical and dental procedures require a $200 deposit that will go toward their bill after services are rendered. Deposits are only refundable if the office is notified of cancelation at least 48 hours prior to appointment.

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