Beyond the rainbow bridge: How to honor deceased pets around Metro Manila
On Thursday, 31 October, 2024, a volunteer from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) places a flower on the memorial wall at the PAWS columbarium, a dedicated site on Aurora Blvd in Quezon City for families to remember their departed pets.
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Pets, often regarded as extended members of the family, bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love into people’s lives. But like humans, they too eventually pass away. For many pet owners across Metro Manila, finding meaningful ways to honor their beloved companions has become an important part of the grieving process.
Here are some memorial options available for pet owners in the metro:
PAWS Neal Cruz Pet Memorial Wall
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) extends its advocacy for animal care even beyond death through the Neal Cruz Pet Memorial Wall located at its compound in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
Each memorial tile costs P2,500 and features the pet’s name, photo, and dates of birth and death—and it’s not limited to dogs and cats.
Brgy. Fortune Pet Memorial Garden
Located in Marikina City, the Brgy. Fortune Pet Memorial Garden offers a peaceful resting place for pets. Fees are P300 for Marikina residents and P500 for non-residents.
Pet to Nature Philippines
Also based in Marikina City, Pet to Nature Philippines offers a more eco-friendly aftercare option known as aquamation or biocremation. This process uses water instead of fire to break down remains, leaving behind clean bones and minerals.
Packages start at P5,000 and may include a pre-viewing of the pet before aquamation, along with keepsakes such as a clay paw print, and hair or teeth samples.
Pets in Peace
Located in Parañaque City, Pets in Peace also provides aquamation services, with prices starting at P6,500.
Loyal Pet Cremation Philippines
With branches in Quezon City, Pasig City, Pampanga, and Cavite, Loyal Pet Cremation Philippines offers traditional cremation services for beloved furry companions.
Aeternal Paws
Aeternal Paws, with branches in Mandaluyong and Bulacan, provides cremation services along with personalized keepsakes to preserve cherished memories of pets.
Rainbow Bridge Aftercare Services
Rainbow Bridge Aftercare Services offers a variety of cremation packages tailored to the pet’s size and needs. Prices range from P4,000 for pets weighing 1 kilogram and below, up to P9,500 for those between 20 and 25 kilograms.
Losing a pet is never easy, but these services across Metro Manila offer comfort, remembrance, and a dignified way to say goodbye to our loyal companions.