Monarch Pet Services

About Monarch Pet Memorial Services

Monarch Pet Memorial Services is a veterinary-owned and family-run pet aftercare provider serving families in South Florida, including Boca Raton and the surrounding communities. The facility was founded by Dr. Mary Gardner, a nationally recognized leader in veterinary hospice care, who established Monarch to ensure that every pet's final journey is handled with the same level of love, care, and respect that defined their life. The company's name and identity are rooted in the symbolism of the Monarch butterfly — a powerful symbol of transformation, renewal, and peace — reflecting the belief that each pet's passing is a meaningful transition worthy of reverence.

Monarch specializes in aquamation, a gentle, water-based process that uses water flow, temperature, and natural alkalinity to return a pet's remains to soft, white ash — without fire, flames, or fossil fuels. This approach produces zero emissions, uses 90% less energy than traditional cremation, and returns a greater volume of ash. The facility uses Wings Tracker Software to maintain complete transparency at every stage, and each pet receives a unique identification tag that travels with them from pickup through the return of their ashes.

Services Offered

Monarch Pet Memorial Services provides the following services to families in the Boca Raton, FL and South Florida area:

• Private Aquamation (individual, eco-friendly, zero emissions)
• Communal Aquamation (ashes respectfully scattered at sea with GPS coordinates)
• Gentle Home Pickup (soft blanket and stretcher, dignified transport)
• Veterinary Clinic Pickup
• Clay Paw Print, Ink Paw Impression, and Fur Clipping Keepsakes
• Sealed Wooden Urn with Engraved Nameplate
• Certificate and Memorial Bookmark
• Exotic and Pocket Pet Services (birds, reptiles, and all species)
• Viewing and Visitation Services
• Ashes Pickup, Vet Delivery, or Shipping Options

What to Expect

When you contact Monarch Pet Memorial Services, the team's first priority is ensuring you and your family feel supported. If your pet has passed at home, there is no rush — the team encourages families to take whatever time they need before calling, and can provide guidance on how to keep your pet comfortable while you prepare. When you're ready, Monarch's staff arrives with a soft blanket and stretcher to transport your pet with care. Before aquamation begins, memorial keepsakes — including a clay paw print, ink impression, and fur clipping — are lovingly prepared. All memorial items are packaged together with a sealed wooden urn and a certificate. Families may pick up the package from the facility, have it delivered to their veterinarian, or request shipping. Visit monarchpetservices.com or reach the team directly to begin arrangements.