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Face it…losing a pet is tough. It’s tough on every member of the family, including the other pets. While our canine and feline family members may not fully grasp the significance of death, it’s clear that they grieve in their own individual way. That makes it especially tough on us. While we mourn the loss of one pet, we must also be aware of how this loss affects our other pets.

Dog lovers consider big, mournful puppy eyes gazing at them to be heartwarming. Those soulful glances melt human hearts. But could those mournful eyes indicate that the dog is actually mourning?

Cat lovers consider sweet, soulful, kitty eyes gazing at them to be heartwarming. Those feline glances can melt some human hearts. But after the loss of a feline, canine, or human companion, could those mournful eyes indicate that the cat is actually mourning?

If you’ve recently lost a beloved pet, McAlister-Smith is here to help you. We understand that pets are family, and deserve to be honored for the love they gave. Our funeral team offers pet cremation & memorialization services to help you design the perfect tribute.

Funeral home services are often followed by receptions, which are more casual and allow family to spend more time together. But how to plan one? Here are tips.

If you hear that a friend of yours has lost a loved one and is planning cremation services for them, you might want to help them in any way you can as they grieve.

If you are considering memorial services for a loved one after their cremation, you will need a location for the event. You might want to do something outside.

When you are planning services with funeral homes for a loved one, you aren’t limited to standard services. You can even have a life celebration or other services.

There are many different things you can do for your loved one’s cremation services and you can remember them in special ways, including the following options.