For most of us, our pets are family. Thinking about the day we may have to say goodbye is incredibly difficult, and it’s something many people understandably avoid.

However, taking a few moments to record your wishes in advance can bring clarity and reassurance when the time eventually comes.

Our Pet Wishes Form allows you to clearly record your instructions for your pet’s aftercare. The form can be shared with your family members or your veterinary practice, helping ensure your pet is cared for exactly as you would wish.

Why Completing a Pet Wishes Form Matters

Many pet owners assume their veterinary practice will automatically use a local independent crematorium. In reality, this isn’t always the case.

Some practices use national collection services where pets are transported away from the local area and collected as part of scheduled rounds. In some circumstances, pets may be collected during the week and returned several days later.

This is why we gently encourage pet owners to ask the question in advance and make their wishes known.

By completing the form ahead of time, you remove uncertainty and ensure that your chosen arrangements are clear to everyone involved.

What the Form Does

The Pet Wishes Form allows you to:

• Record your preferred cremation arrangements
• Confirm that you wish your pet to be cared for by Rainbow Bridge Pet Funerals
• Provide your veterinary practice with written instruction from you as the pet’s owner
• Ensure family members know your wishes should they need to act on your behalf

Having this documented can help prevent confusion and ensure your pet’s final journey follows the wishes you have made.

Share the Form With Your Vet

Once completed, we recommend:

• Keeping a printed copy with your pet’s documents
• Providing a copy to your veterinary practice
• Sharing it with family members or anyone who may need to act on your behalf

This ensures that if the time comes unexpectedly, your wishes are already known.

Peace of Mind When It Matters Most

We know this is something no one likes to think about. But many families tell us that having everything in place beforehand lifted a small but important burden during an emotional time.

Instead of worrying about decisions or arrangements, you can focus on being with your pet and saying goodbye.

And when that moment comes, you can be reassured your pet will be cared for with dignity, compassion and respect, by a local, independent team who understand how much they mean to you.

Complete The Pet Wishes Form

You can complete the Pet Wishes Form below. Complete it at your own pace, keep a copy for your records, and share it with your veterinary practice so your wishes are clearly known.