Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium

28/01/2026

🐾 Bereavement Support Group, Finding Comfort Together 🐾
Losing a much-loved pet can be incredibly painful, and grief can feel very lonely. We are offering a small pet bereavement support group at Cherry Tree, providing a safe, gentle space to talk, remember, and connect with others who truly understand the bond we share with our pets.
The group will be facilitated by Adam and will offer time to share experiences, talk about your pet, or simply listen, whatever feels right for you.
• Group size: Around 5 people
• Next session: Thursday 26th February
• Time: 6:00 p.m. (lasting approximately 1.5–2 hours)
• Location: Time to Say Goodbye Clinic, on the grounds of Cherry Tree
• Cost: Free of charge
Places are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
📧 For enquiries or to reserve a place:
rosebereavement@outlook.com
🌐 https://petcrem.com/aftercare
You don’t have to face grief alone, sometimes sharing with others who understand can bring comfort and healing.

27/01/2026

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A gentle but important note for pet owners 💔

We often receive phone calls and emails from families asking for an update on their pet, believing they have already come to Cherry Tree via their veterinary surgery. Sadly, this is not always the case.😢

Many owners understandably assume their vet uses Cherry Tree or has an arrangement with us, only to later discover that their beloved pet has been taken many miles away for cremation. This can be a very distressing thing to learn at an already emotional time.

Not all veterinary surgeries use a local independent crematorium, and in some cases the details of where a pet will be cared for aren’t always made clear. Often collected on a weekly collection round and returned the following week. This is why we gently encourage owners to ask the question before the time comes.

Choosing a local, family-owned crematorium can bring real comfort:
✅• Your pet stays close to home
✅• Care is personal, not corporate
✅• Ashes are normally returned the next working day
✅• You know exactly where your pet is, every step of the way

To help make a difficult time just a little easier, we have redesigned our Wishes & Cremation Form, which you can download, print and have ready. By completing this form in advance, your wishes are clearly recorded and your pet will come to Cherry Tree when the time comes.

We know this isn’t something anyone likes to think about, but having everything in place can ease stress, remove uncertainty, and allow you to focus on saying goodbye, knowing your pet will be cared for with dignity, compassion, and respect and won’t be far from home for long.

📄 Wishes & Cremation Form attached below, if you would like a pdf copy please email us on;

mail@petcrem.com

Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium 🌳🤍

24/01/2026

The clinic here at Cherry Tree has been run by Time2SayGoodbye for over a year, offering a calm, unhurried and truly compassionate service at one of life’s hardest moments. In a peaceful, gentle setting, pets are treated with dignity and love, while families are supported with kindness, patience and understanding throughout by Laura and Lorraine. More details can be found at

Book an appointment for personalised, gentle pet euthanasia at home or in clinic. Let Time2SayGoodbye help you during this difficult time.

23/01/2026

22/01/2026

Worried about your pet? We’ll be here when you need us.
You’ll be able to book an appointment online or by phone — no hesitation, no barriers.

But we also recognise that sometimes you’re unsure whether your pet really needs to be examined. That’s why we’re proud to offer 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲.

It’s completely free for registered clients of Pure Vet, lets you ask a vet a question any time, any day, and gives you clear advice on whether your pet should be examined immediately, booked in for a later date, or simply monitored at home. Most questions outside routine working hours don’t require emergency treatment — we’re here to guide you with clarity and confidence.

Reassurance when you need it.
Appointments when they’re needed.
Protecting your pet. Protecting your pocket.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 — 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵.
https://purevet.co.uk/register/

20/01/2026

Your kind words are always appreciated.
Thank you. 🌈💔

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Thankyou very much to everyone at Cherrytree who made Buddy’s passing so gentle and peaceful . The vet, Laura, was so kind, calm, patient and unhurried with Buddy who wasn’t stressed. All the staff are of the same high calibre, understanding, immensely kind and patient. A family business run for the clients. So many little touches that made the sad experience much more bearable and showed how much they care. Thankyou everyone, I can’t recommend Cherrytree highly enough.

19/01/2026

Dear All at Cherry Tree,

Thank you. You listened and advised through the tears, sobs and snot! My Boxley was taken too soon and so suddenly but you, and Time2SayGoodbye were there to help me understand, and come to terms that l was making the best decision for him. Albeit a most hateful one.

The consideration you showed to me, l can believe you showed to him.

Boxley you have my heart, and l have a superstar shaped hole.

Thank you.

19/01/2026

Drew Hodsdon - Charlie

2010-2025

Christmas will truly never be the same losing you the day after boxing day.

Thankyou for 15 years of unforgettable memories and for providing our family with a constant presence. Our lives will never be the same.

Rest Easy Charlie

15/01/2026

🐾 Big Welcome to Pure Vet! 🐾

We at Cherry Tree are absolutely delighted to welcome to Pure Vet, an independent, values led veterinary clinic opening soon near Ashford. 🐶🐱🌿

Pure Vet believe in accessible, transparent, and kind care for pets, and people, putting empathy, responsibility and innovation at the heart of everything they do. Their focus on sustainable practices, personalised treatment and community engagement is something we truly admire and support. 

💛 From everyone here at Cherry Tree, we’re wishing the team at Pure Vet every success as they begin this exciting journey caring for pets and their families in the local community. We can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you achieve! 🙌✨

If you’re nearby and looking for excellent care with a community-centred approach, keep an eye out for them opening soon! 🐾💚

About Us Welcome to Pure Vet, where modern veterinary care meets community values. We believe great care should be accessible, transparent, and kind — for pets, people, and the planet. Our mission is simple: to provide smarter, sustainable care that builds trust and supports lasting wellbeing for ...

15/01/2026

This weeks BBC Panorama programme sparked a lot of discussion around the rising cost of veterinary care and the differences between independent and corporate owned practices.

At Cherry Tree, we are very fortunate to work alongside many wonderful veterinary professionals from both independent and corporate clinics, and we fully respect that pricing structures and clinical decisions are always a matter between vets and their clients.

What the programme did highlight, however, is something we quietly stand by every single day the importance of local, family owned businesses.

Cherry Tree is, and always has been, truly independent. We are family owned, family run, and personally involved in every part of the service we provide. Unlike large corporate crematoriums, we do not operate under national contracts or corporate ownership, and we take great pride in offering a personal, caring service that reflects the level of compassion families deserve at such a difficult time.

It is also worth recognising that corporate veterinary practices often have existing arrangements with large, corporate owned crematoriums, which can make recommending a local independent provider more challenging. When corporate practices do recommend us, it is genuinely appreciated.

We are incredibly grateful to the independent veterinary surgeries who continue to support and work closely with us, and who share our belief in transparency, choice, and personal care.

Supporting local, family-run businesses helps preserve choice, independence, and a level of service built on people not contracts. That is something we remain immensely proud of.

Thank you to every vet, client, and family who continues to place their trust in us. 💙

11/01/2026

Winter with horses in Kent:
rain sideways, fields underwater,
and wellies pretending they’re waterproof.