Lakey Animal Crematory

About Lakey Animal Crematory

Lakey Animal Crematory is a locally owned and operated pet cremation provider based at 11242 S. Foothills Blvd., Suite 15, in Yuma, Arizona. The business was founded in 2017 by Garrett and Hugo with a single clear purpose: to restore local, compassionate pet aftercare to Yuma after the city had gone more than a decade without a dedicated animal crematory. Before they opened, Yuma pet families were forced to send their beloved companions out of town for cremation — Lakey Animal Crematory was established specifically to keep that process local, personal, and handled with the care families deserve. Since opening, the crematory has built a strong reputation, earning a 5.0 rating from over 80 Google reviews.

Lakey Animal Crematory currently contracts privately with local veterinarians throughout Yuma and the surrounding communities, meaning many families can arrange aftercare directly through their veterinary office. The crematory is open by appointment at the suite and is available by phone Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM, with the team emphasizing a call-first approach to ensure the fastest possible response. Beyond standard companion animal cremation, Lakey also provides medical sharps removal and biohazardous waste disposal services for veterinary practices in the area.

Services Offered

Lakey Animal Crematory provides the following services to families in the Yuma, Arizona area:

• Individual Cremation — Ashes returned to the family in a custom-engraved acacia wood box (note: not currently available for livestock); special-order urns available at additional cost
• Communal (Mass) Cremation — Respectful group cremation; ashes are not returned to individual families
• Veterinary Partnership Program — Private contracts with local Yuma-area veterinarians for seamless aftercare coordination
• Medical Sharps Removal — Monthly or as-needed pickup and off-site disposal of needles and syringes for local veterinary generators
• Biohazardous Waste Removal — Removal and disposal of unused pharmaceuticals, trace chemotherapy waste, and red bag waste

What to Expect

When you contact Lakey Animal Crematory, the team will guide you through each step of the process by phone or at their Foothills Boulevard facility by appointment. Families can bring their pet directly to the suite or in many cases make arrangements through a partnering local veterinarian who already works with the crematory. For individual cremation, your pet's ashes are returned in a custom-engraved acacia wood box included in the cost of cremation; families seeking a different style of urn can request a special order. The team operates seven days a week and emphasizes calling as the fastest way to reach them, ensuring every family gets personal, attentive support from founders Garrett and Hugo and their dedicated staff.