Pets At Rest Cremation Services

About Pets At Rest Cremation Services

Pets At Rest Cremation Services is the dedicated pet aftercare division of Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory, a well-established funeral home in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Pets At Rest holds the honor of operating the first crematory in the area exclusively designated for animals — a distinction that underscores the serious, professional approach the staff brings to every arrangement. The facility is located at 414 5th Ave NW in Aberdeen and operates Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, with after-hours emergency services available subject to an additional fee.

Pets At Rest offers more than just cremation: the facility features an indoor columbarium with a glass front and individual brass nameplates where cremated remains can be permanently placed for families who wish to keep their pet's memory at the facility. Viewing and memorial services can be held in the on-site Columbarium Chapel prior to cremation. For families wanting a lasting physical tribute, Pets At Rest specializes in custom granite, bronze, and marble memorials with personalized inscriptions, along with an extensive selection of urns (starting at $15) and caskets (starting at $120).

Services Offered

Pets At Rest provides the following services to families in the Aberdeen, South Dakota area:

• Group Cremation — pets kept separate in the crematory; only your pet's remains returned; weight-based pricing from $75 to $300
• Private Cremation — only your pet in the crematory; group price plus $75 private fee for pets up to 100 lbs
• Cremation Witnessing — option to witness the start of a private cremation ($100)
• Indoor Columbarium Placement — permanent placement of cremated remains with brass nameplate
• Memorial & Viewing Services — Columbarium Chapel available for pre-cremation services
• Home Pickup — available for local area homes ($75 fee); veterinary clinic pickup at no extra cost
• Clay Pawprint Keepsakes — $30, with your pet's name added
• Urns, Caskets & Granite/Bronze/Marble Memorials

What to Expect

When you contact Pets At Rest, staff will walk you through your cremation and memorialization options. Group cremation pricing scales by weight: petite pets start at $75, and pets over 100 lbs are $300 and require private cremation. If you'd like to be present when the process begins, witnessing is available for $100. Home pickup from local residences costs $75; pickup from veterinary clinics is provided at no charge. Payment in full is required prior to the cremation. If you are coming from outside regular business hours due to an emergency, the team remains reachable, though an after-hours fee may apply.