Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory

About Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory

Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory is the first full-service pet funeral home and crematory in the Springfield, Missouri area, located at 2021 West Walnut Lawn Street. The business was founded by the Wood-Humiston family, who bring more than 60 years and three generations of funeral industry experience to pet aftercare — and hold the distinction of being the first family in this area to operate a pet aftercare facility with professional licenses and certifications specific to the funeral industry and cremation services. This depth of expertise means families in Springfield receive the same quality of dignified, guided care for their pets that the family has provided to human families for generations. The phones at Cherished Pets are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by a live person — not an answering service.

Cherished Pets is also the first in the Springfield area to operate an actual storefront with regular business hours that families can visit in person, browse memorial merchandise, and speak face-to-face with staff. The Wood-Humiston family's mission is to offer a variety of dignified, respectful services and to guide families through the grief process without pressure or confusion. Whether a family wants a simple arrangement or an elaborate personalized ceremony, the team tailors each tribute to what feels right for that family and that pet. The business has been featured in local news and maintains a library of resources on what to do when a pet passes away.

Services Offered

Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory provides the following services to families in the Springfield, MO area:

• Full-Service Pet Funeral Ceremonies (Simple to Elaborate)
• Private Pet Cremation
• 24/7 Private Pet Pickup
• Memorial Merchandise and Keepsakes (In-Store Showroom)
• Grief Guidance and Step-by-Step Aftercare Resources
• E-Commerce for Service Selection and Payment

What to Expect

From the moment you call Cherished Pets Funeral Home and Crematory, you will speak with a real person who will listen, explain your options, and guide your family without pressure or obligation. The team offers 24/7 pet pickup so arrangements can begin at any hour. Families can visit the showroom Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM to view memorial merchandise and keepsakes, or they can browse and pay for services online. The Wood-Humiston team treats every pet with grace, dignity, and respect — and treats every family as one they have known for a generation. To reach Cherished Pets, call 417-366-PETS (7387) at any time of day or night.