"When I received the call to pick up my sweet girl's ashes, the staff member on the phone was incredibly kind. In such a difficult time, the way you speak to grieving pet parents matters immensely, and I appreciated her tone so much. When I arrived, the entire process was handled with deep respect and care. The employee who assisted me was professional, compassionate, and treated my baby with the dignity she deserved. I am so grateful for the grace they showed me during this final goodbye." read more

My dog sadly passed away and I found this place online to get him cremated. I brought my dog in and they have a viewing room which is nice. Once ready, the associate was very helpful with questions we had. The service was fast and I enjoyed the end product of my dogs ashes and paw print. read more

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Thank you so much for going above and beyond. We know you guys took care of my cat really well. Thank you for all you do.

Professional and so empathetic. I have gone to them 3 times already and every single time we have been treated with respect and understanding. There is no sense of regret when working with them read more

Workers are amazing! Very caring and sensitive. We were running late to take our pet there to be cremated and they waited for us after closing. Took very very good care of us. Thank you Cody! read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE company!! My vet gave me their flyer when I had to send my pup up to Heaven to be with my late wife. On their site, I signed up for the $100 cremation, the same as our local Humane Society charges. I never got her ashes back, so I call and was told that wasn't included!!!! She offered to tell me where her ashes were scattered, which was useless. I was, and am, still furious that they deceived me. She told me she'd have her boss call me back that day, LAST THURSDAY. HUGE SURPRISE, no call back!!! DON'T EVER USE THESE SCAMMERS!! PLEASE JUST TAKE YOUR PET TO YOUR LOCAL HUMANE SOCIETY FOR CREMATION. BETTER TO SUPPORT A WONDERFUL NONPROFIT THEN THESE SCAMMERS. read more

Such a heartbreak losing my precious mare. I had her brought to Guardian and am so grateful for the service they provided. I brought home in a beautiful wooden chest. Her red mane was braided with green ribbons along with a lock of her mane and her forelock. Her shoes were polished and is a separate velvet pouch. Her ashes were in a large velvet bag. I will treasure. having her with me always. read more

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From my very first interaction with Guardian Animal Aftercare, now known as West Coast Pet Memorial to my last, each and every encounter was met with extreme professionalism, kindness and concern. I completely understand why Guardian Animal Aftercare has a perfect 5 out of 5 star rating, and I absolutely agree in every way. Laura assisted me and put me at ease with the process, assuring me with visual proof as to how my baby would be taken care of and not lost in the process. Shannon is one of the most compassionate, empathetic and kind human beings I have ever met and she was willing to help me in my time of need in any way that she was able. My baby was taken care of with love and when he was returned to me, every detail was beautifully put together to keep my memory of him alive. I highly recommend Guardian Animal Aftercare. Thank you so much for your kindness. read more

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Losing my beloved Louis was a horrific experience. Guardian Animal Aftercare was so helpful in answering all of our questions and treating us with kindness during a very difficult time. It was very important to us that our dog have a private cremation. There was also a lovely assortment of urns and options to choose from. We got everything which was offered...a paw print with a little fur vial, an ink print of his nose and paw, hair tufts, and two urns (one to keep at my apartment and a larger one for my parents home). Everything was presented so beautifully in blue velvet bags and boxes and came exactly as expected. They offered us time if we needed to say goodbye to our baby and did not rush us. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone who is looking for a similar experience. read more

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Interesting JASSY fact: She was born in the back of a Lexus in my ex husbands car junk yard in Sun Valley, CA approx 20 years ago - Guardian Animal Aftercare is located in same small city- likely a few blocks from where she was born. When I received the call her 'box' was ready for pick up and the location, was the only time I smiled at the irony of it all during this tough time. Admittedly it feels incredibly odd & surreal to write a YELP review and THANK someone for properly and gracefully cremating your best friend, but here I am doing so; truthfully, when BETTER to write a yelp 'thank you' review I guess? Wonderful Dr. Gote brought my beloved Jassy here after she passed in the comfort of my home recently. I trusted his contact here and knew she was literally in good hands. Without over-thinking it (as I dont know the BEST verbiage to show my immense gratitude), MANY THANK YOU's for being so compassionate with my princess, and returning her wrapped in beauty and care. The box & engraving is beautiful; the the organza pouch with her paw print, and fur, tied beautifully with pink ribbon is such a thoughtful touch. A+ turn around time, staff, & communication. read more

West Coast - I love the paw print and pretty bag that includes some of her fur. (Angel statue with cat thanks to sissy) pretty plaque and box - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

Thank you to Shannon from Guardian Animal Aftercare for her kindness and compassion... our beautiful girl BISS. GRCH. OTCH Aratone Foxglove Make Men Blush "Nars" passed away, and we entrusted Nars to them. Shannon brought us to a private room where I could say my last goodbyes. I remember there was an aquarium in the room, and for some reason the fish in there, having that life in there, was consoling to me. Shannon was so kind and understanding. For 15 years, Nars was my loyal companion. Her passing hit me so much worse than any beloved dog we have lost in the past. 15 years was just not long enough. Every day with her was a privilege and honor. Today, her ashes were returned to me just like they promised. I am so heartbroken and sad, but Thank You for helping Nars and I in our time of need. read more

West Coast - Our beautiful Nars at 14 yrs old... - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! We drove 40 minutes from Oxnard. We arrived at the place at 2:30 Saturday afternoon, the place was closed the office doors were locked. They close at 4PM Saturday so I arrived on time. We called the office, no answer, called again no answer. No one picks up the phone. The back was open, with cars behind it and gates were open. We beep horn again again no one awnsered. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME! I DO NOT TRUST THIS PLACE!! Outside the business they are homeless encampments and area is dirty. The place is filthy!! read more

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Caroline was accommodating, transparent, understanding, and sweet. Our dog will forever be missed.

Our hamster died and I called for a quote on cremation for my little guy. I spoke Caroline and she was so helpful and sweet. Price and customer service is amazing. Beautiful cremation box with the hamsters name on it to comfort my daughter. read more

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I have been meaning to write this review and I am just now getting to it. I cremated my hamster back in April of 2024. While I was grieving his loss, GAA was so kind and helpful. Their staff were very polite and gentle. They informed me of all the options, the process, and what to expect. They have a little room where you get to say your final goodbyes and a little altar bordered with flowers to lay your pet on. They told me to take as much time as I needed. They had many different urns to choose from, from basic to unique. I do not recall the lady's name I interacted with but she was such a sweet lady and she was so comforting. I really really recommend Guardian Animal Aftercare. read more

We lost both of our beautiful rottweilers within 6 months of each other. Guardian is the only service I would recommend for cremation services. They treat your pet with the love and respect it deserves. My husband was out of town when our dog died and they preserved her for a couple of days until he could be home for her service. They are very professional yet they never forget that they are working with a family who loved their pet. Stop searching and call. read more

Easy to use service. We dropped of our boy and were given some privacy with him. We had him back within a couple of days.

Truly so grateful that we found Dr. Jeanette and her partner (forgive me for forgetting names). Our 15.5 year old terrier, Thai, took a quick decline and we knew it was time. I text the doctor and she made herself available the next afternoon, which happened to also be a Saturday. They understood how difficult the process was and treated Thai so sweetly and were incredibly loving and gentle to him - he trusted them without any doubt and was at peace. They were respectful and let us have a moment alone with Thai before taking him in their car in a bed they provided and set up so nicely - even though he was gone, it touched me that he was given a nice space for his ride to their facilities....and a week later (today) we received Thais cremations back through the mail in a beautiful wooden box. Hopefully it will be a long time until we need Guardian Animal Aftercares services, but I cannot recommend them enough and will urge friends to use them. Thank you all for making such a difficult time a little easier and showing our best friend such kindness. read more

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Absolutely amazing! So comforting! They truly are exactly what we needed in handling the cremation when our daughters first horse/best friend a true champion Hickory aka Hicktown aka Hicky had to leave this planet! They helped us thru when we struggled with saying goodbye and once he arrived they called to say they just received him and would take very good care of him! Hick was cremated, his tale and forelock were braided and tied with beautiful red ribbon. He arrived back to us in a gorgeous Chestnut colored box. Even if you just wanted yours cremated and sent out to sea they do that as well! Truly a soul soothing place! read more

I am very grateful for the services Guardian Animal Aftercare provided during this difficult time. I would go to a different place for many years (I prefer not to mention the name) but knew needed to find a new place. Our family dog of 16 years passed away and I was a bit nervous of how the experience would be but Carlos was beyond helpful and understanding. He explained everything and was very professional, knowledgeable and treated our pet with so much respect. I am beyond pleased with my first experience here and I will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. I was able to spend some time with our beloved pet in a private room, he was placed in there with flowers beside him. That was a beautiful touch and I was grateful for that moment. I am majorly involved in the rescue world and have many pets of my own. Pets deserve dignity and respect and that is exactly what this place is about. When the time comes that I need services like these again I will not hesitate to come back. Thank you so much Carlos, I am very grateful for your all help and guidance through out this process, from speaking with you on the phone and in person. Explained everything from A-Z. I appreciate you and the work you do. If only everyone of these places had someone as caring and professional as Carlos it would make things less stressful when dealing with a loss. read more

When my beautiful Angel passed I had no idea how to proceed with the next step. Luckily my veterinarian contacted guardian animal to come and pick up my baby. I immediately googled to read their reviews and check their website. I was so pleased to read that the owner of GAA explains how they carefully cremate so no ashes are ever mixed or contaminated. When my baby was ready for cremation , they sent me an email. With tears and heartbreak my heart was torn, but during this vulnerable and difficult time they made it a bit easier. Thank you for what you do! read more

West Coast - My beloved Cookie who was my soul dog - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

This is my first yelp review. I felt it important to say thank you for such kind service and care on my most heartbreaking day. My senior kitty passed away at home. I called and was thoughtfully walked through the process and when I brought him to Guardian he was presented with flowers and we were given a private room where I stayed for two hours. The facility is immaculate, and everything has a bar code for tracking, so I felt secure. The cedar urn is lovely, and my cat was returned in just four days and I will treasure the paw prints forever. Such a welcoming and respectful staff. The service and peace of mind is worth more than the charge. read more

I lost my companion of over 20 years, Winnie Kitty, in May and because I was terrified of handing her over to a service that would not handle everything correctly I spent weeks researching aftercare services all over LA. I ended up calling here and another place nearby. When I called the other place you could tell the person was speaking from a script, so it lacked compassion, and when I asked about price they said it was based on bone density, which seemed shady to me. However when I call Guardian the woman on the phone was very kind and compassionate, upfront about pricing, did not try to upsell me on urns or keepsakes and an all around good feeling. The vet I used for euthanasia handled the hand off but I recieved my Winnie Kitty back within the time I was told. I had ordered an upgraded urn which came out great and I got an adorable clay paw print. Their pricing was on the lower end of all the services I looked into. All in all it was as pleasant of an experience one could have given what they do. read more

West Coast - Upgraded urn and clay pawprint - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

Short Version: The box is beautiful, the engraving is elegant, and the paw print is perfect! The staff is wonderful. Long Version: After an absolutely horrible experience with the veterinarian hospital where our sweet girl, Shayna, spent her last days, knowing Guardian Animal Aftercare was her last stop before coming back home gave me a tremendous amount of peace. I called yesterday after the box arrived to find out their policy as I was unaware it was being shipped to us directly. Upon opening the package it was clear they protected everything well and the paw print was made with care, but I was surprised I wasn't notified of the shipment. Prior to calling, I looked at their Yelp page to see if this appeared to be an isolated event due to the veterinarian hospital rather than Guardian. I was quickly able to determine that I definitely had a different experience than the vast majority of pet parents and called to quickly discuss my concerns. While dealing with the veterinarian hospital staff I willed myself not to cry no matter what was happening as they lacked any kindness or compassion, but when I called Guardian Animal Aftercare Helen answered and she was so the complete opposite. Within moments of speaking with her I was bawling! After the events of the last few weeks my faith in humanity was shaky, but Helen helped restore it and I cannot thank her enough! read more

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Guardian Animal Aftercare is the crematory used by our emergency vet, VSEC in Thousand Oaks. My pup had a medical emergency and was put to rest by the staff at VSEC. They explained the aftercare process to me but I was too upset to really hear what was going to happen. I was able to get a hold of Caroline at Guardian via email and she helped me with my questions and status updates. Since I don't live in the area, I had requested to know when Cash would be available to ship so I could make arrangements to be there on delivery day. Caroline emailed the day before to let me know. Cash arrived home much sooner than I expected and Guardian did a beautiful job. The cedar lock box, clay paw print and certificate were nicely packaged and I can tell a lot of effort goes into this. This is the first pet I've cremated and Guardian really helped ease the pain of my loss. Thank you for giving me a beautiful way to memorialize my boy. read more

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Our hamster, Mocha, unfortunately passed in the early hour of Saturday 2nd April and we frantically looked for a cremation place because we didn't want to leave her frozen. I chose Guardian Animal Aftercare because of all the positive reviews. I filled up a form on their website and received a call back the same day. The cost was worth it and I paid extra for the clay paw print - they didn't disappoint. They even let us cremate our hamster in the mailbox (her favorite hideout) we brought her in. I loved that it was hassle-free, especially while grieving. Thank you for taking care of Mocha's cremation. read more

West Coast - Box with her ashes, the really detailed (down to the little hairs between her toe beans) clay paw print, and a certificate of cremation. - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

Very pleasant, sympathetic staff. I had to say goodbye to a beloved cat in 2022. The cremation price was super-reasonable at $140, which included a pawprint in plaster, plus an attractive, nice-smelling cedar box adorned with an engraved plate with the pet's name. I think the $140 price was based partly on the cat's weight and a discount because of the mega-chain animal hospital that referred me. I was told that the normal price of these services for a cat of that size would be $180. Your prices may vary. The site is in a heavily industrialized area, and it's difficult to find street parking. There is a parking lot in the back, but I'd strongly recommend that once you're parked, you walk around the corner to the front entrance, otherwise, you will walk through the bustling crematory, which may not be your cup of tea. I'm a very curious sort, so seeing the behind-the-scenes was very interesting to me, but for a normal person freshly grieving, please consider my advice. read more

I want to add an extra thank you to Caroline in the Guardian office for being so kind and caring to us when I phoned about our precious dog who had passed away this week and was delivered to Guardian by our home-visit veterinarian. Caroline made an extra effort to help us find closure as we said a final goodbye to our dear, sweet dog. Everyone at Guardian has always been so kind and caring. We are deeply grateful to have their help during some of the saddest times in our lives. read more

This is a review I wish I never had to write. My beloved 18 year old cat Oliver, my best friend, passed away in February. He was taken to Guardian Animal Aftercare by a vet I really trust, and she assured me Oliver would be treated with dignity and respect. On the day I arrived to pick up Oliver's ashes I thought I was emotionally prepared. However, the minute I walked in the door I dissolved into tears and could hardly speak. The staff was so loving, genuinely understanding, caring, and patient. I felt a sense of peace in their office. The wooden box for Oliver's ashes was beautiful, had a respectful plaque with his name, and it was beyond what I expected. I also opted for a clay paw print with his name. Thank you Guardian Animal Aftercare for easing my pain and providing a dignified memorial for my beloved pet. read more

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When our beloved Carlotta passed after battling cancer the best she could, Guardian was there for us. We called many places and they were the only ones to answer on a Sunday. The person who helped us (I can't remember their name) was very kind and helpful! They picked up her body directly from the emergency hospital two days later and then sent the ashes to us by the end of the week. The box and placard are beautiful and simple too. Will absolutely be using them again in the future and will recommend them to my friends and family. read more

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Thank you very much Guardian Animal Aftercare for helping us go thru our grieving with our beloved Walter. All the staff were very compassionate and understanding on what we were going thru. Helen our coordinator took care of us and Walter with the process. The service was excellent and price very reasonable for the package that we got for our Companion Walter. Don't let the location and the look of the place fool anyone, since it's in a very busy area and the place looks old, but their service is very exceptional and I highly recommend them to anyone that's going thru the same situation as us. Thank you again Guardian Animal Aftercare for handling our Walter with great compassion and dignity thru out the process. read more

West Coast - His back home with us in his special place in our room. Watching always like the Angel companion that he has always been. - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Sun Valley, California

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Even if this is a sad place , the staff knows which whom they are dealing with and you feel respected even if you don't spend a lot. A company which has sadly enough proven to me twice that they are worth every penny spend. read more

I would never imagine that anything having to do with my dogs's death would be a positive experience. Yet, here I am. I did not choose ashes, but wanted the paw print and lock of hair from our furry boy. There was some confusion re delivery and UPS but Carlos (an exemplary employee) jumped right in and made sure that things went smoothly. He was calming, informative, and most of all, CARING. I had just lost a beloved animal and was anxious and sad, especially because UPS didn't deliver when they notified me they would. After several phone calls, Carlos turned it around and I had my cherished boy,s remains back! During grief, we are sometimes not on our best behaviour. Carlos was compassionate and really "knew the ropes." What a blessing that was! He definitely went above and beyond. He and Shannon are an asset to that company. Ironically, a company that caters to pet owners' lowest and saddest moments still manages to be warm, compassionate and caring. I would recommend this company to anyone who is in need of this type of services. read more

People here are very kind. I have taken 2 cats here. Both times I have been satisfied with the service.

They were SO WONDERFUL during such a painful time. We lost our Sweet 13-year-old German Shepherd, Maya not long ago. They were so kind and loving and patient with us during this hard time. They provided us and lovely paw print with a pink bow, as well as a beautiful box with her name on it. They did it quickly and their price was very reasonable for the excellent quality of their services. Thanks again so much guardian animal aftercare! read more

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It's such a sad day when one of our furry family members journeys to the Rainbow Bridge. And, for all the unconditional love our numerous pets have given us, my husband I have made a promise to give each one of them dignity and respect when their lives end. For several years now, Guardian Animal Aftercare is the only facility that my husband and I have entrusted to honor that promise. The staff we connected with at Guardian were exceptionally professional and compassionate during our most recent loss. It was on a Sunday. We had rushed our 10 year old cat, "Snappy" a.k.a. "Snaps", back to our vet, who had seen him just two days earlier. Poor little guy had deeply declined very quickly that day, and was in so much pain from his cancer, we had to make the decision to help him pass peacefully. While at the vet's office, literally shaking and grief stricken, with my husband cradling Snaps in his arms, I called Guardian to make aftercare arrangements. Cody was so nice on the phone, and kindly told us that it was no problem for us to bring Snap's body directly to the facility. So very thankful that they were open until 4p on a Sunday. Guardian is located in a heavy industrial and not very pretty area of Sun Valley. Yet, it's easy to spot by the beautiful mural of a boy and his dog on the deep blue building. And, the words "Unconditional Love" on the building. There's plenty of parking in the back of the building. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not enter through the back of the building. It's a work area and not suitable for clients. It's best to walk around to the front where there's a secure entrance. They have a lobby with displays of boxes, urns, memorial keepsakes, and the like, to choose for your pet and to fit your budget. Cody met us at the door, gently taking Snaps from my husband. He handed us a simple form, and answered all of our questions. We were under no pressure, with Cody giving us the space and time we needed to decide how we wanted to honor Snaps. We decided on individual cremation and a paw print. Later that day, my husband wanted to make a small change regarding Snap's cremation. He called and left an after-hours voicemail. Additionally, I called and reached Helen in person the next day during regular business hours. She was so accommodating and reassured me that our little Snaps would be cremated just as we brought him in, wrapped in his bright tropical orange Tommy Bahamas beach towel in his little bed. Initially, we were going to take the towel back home, then thought otherwise. The image of Snaps wrapped in his towel and bed brings some level of comfort to my husband. Helen also took the time to chat with me about our loss and extended the offer of a complimentary grief counseling session with Dr. Kathleen Ayl. We were aware of the counseling when we filled out the form at intake, but I was grateful that Helen took the time to speak with me about the service. A few days later, Guardian promptly called us when Snaps was ready for pick-up. Everything was carefully packaged in a nylon bag and was even nicer than I expected. We received a lovely cedar box with our Snap's cremains, accompanied by a certificate of individual cremation. In addition, we had ordered a plaster paw print which came with a bit of ashes, and a clip of fur, placed in a soft organza bag. Though our hearts are still heavy, we have been greatly comforted by our experience at Guardian Animal Aftercare. I wish that funeral homes for humans operated at this level of professionalism and respect during such a difficult time of loss. read more

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This was my first pet and I chose this place because my neighbor referred me here. She was pleased with the services and had 2 pets cremated here. I'll never forget talking to the staff lady on the phone and bringing Dash (my dog) here. The lady was respectful and I was falling apart. The same lady gave me his ashes 5 days later (which they did state 5 to 7 days turn around time). I felt like she was sensitive and I can really appreciate that! The packaging was very lovely!! Bringing Dash's ashes home gives me a sense of closure and helps me to heal. Also, when I was calling around to decide where to bring Dash this was the only place that picked up the phone. read more

I simply cannot express enough how grateful I am that a place like Guardian Animal Aftercare exists. I lost my beloved Yorkie of over 13 yrs on April 28th and handing her off to someone else was the hardest thing I've done in a long time. However, after speaking with Carlos over the phone prior to dropping her off, I knew that that was the place that was going to take care of my pup. From the moment I got there, I was given private and ample time to say goodbye, the whole process was explained to me in great detail, and I was more than reassured that her remains would not get mixed up with other pets (which is a nightmare that is very common in other places). And when it came time to order an urn or other keepsakes, there was never a sense that I was being upsold; in fact, the exact opposite happened. I was kept aware of what was happening and on which day, and I had her back in my possession within 10 days (and that's only because the urn that I purchased was ordered). In terms of the cost, they were super reasonable for my 5 lb. pup (another facility wanted to charge $300 more for the same weight). Needless to say, super happy with the service and care I and my pup were provided and 100% recommend Guardian when that time comes. read more

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Kind, respectful, & very caring people. Thank you! Your help through a very sad & difficult time is very much appreciated. Oh how I miss my Furry Girl! read more

We lost our boy Bowie last month. Cody was such a compassionate person and has a great way of speaking to you when you are grieving for your fuzzy son. I picked up Bowie's ashes today, in a beautiful wooden box and also his footprint. I tried not to cry again. Thank you Cody for being such a kind and understanding man. Please let Cody know how much we appreciated his service. Best to you all. read more