Family Friends Timaru Pet Cremation Services

06/08/2025

Thanks Emily for designing my special cup and presenting it to me today. I will treasure it.

20/07/2025

Beautiful Eika, was so loved and special in life for her family. What absolutely amazed me, was to be privileged enough to see in person, the most exquisite, intricate designed urn for their beloved dog. This was all made by a family member whose artistic talents are unbelievable. If you look closely you can see the cabbage tree leaf and small pinecones that were an important part of Eika's life. All this made from wood here locally in South Canterbury. Totally special.

18/07/2025

Very sad outcome for wee Sophia and her owner this week. But it is so nice that I am able to share this lovely photo of her. Thank you Emily.

15/07/2025

A friend shared this with me today.

24/06/2025

Good Morning,unfortunately I've finally succumbed to the sickness that's rampant in the community..in order to secure wellness for myself and others, I'm closed for business until Monday the 30th June. Please contact your Vet for assistance. Thank you.

19/02/2025

Some of us declare when we've lost our precious pet, that they're never going to go through the heartbreak again of losing another by not allowing themselves to love again. I've said it myself, but what I didn't know was that a new life in your life did heal most of the heartbreak. Sometimes we just don't know what's good for us yet others do.
So I just want to share of meeting some beautiful wee pups that are for sale locally. They are Bichon Maltese X and just gorgeous.
Please PM and I can pass on the owners phone number to you.

24/12/2024

May this Christmas season bring you joy and this holiday break bring you relaxation. We are grateful for your support throughout the year. Please note that Family Friends will be closed until January 6th, 2025 to also enjoy the holidays.
Kind regards Karen.

11/12/2024

All animals do this...

07/11/2024

08/06/2024

Pleased to be able to share with you some wonderful sentimental art produced by a talented local artist Kim Macdonald.
Her flair to capture uniqueness is evident in these lovely items.
A wonderful gift for someone or a remembrance keepsake.
I have them on display in the office, please enquire if you wish to know more.

30/05/2024

Hope you all have a great long weekend.
I'm closed for this as well.
Please contact your Vet for assistance if required.
Take care.

14/05/2024

Family Friends Story.
Back in 2010/11 two people discussed a business plan to serve the wider community with a local service that was not available. The aim was simple in that people and their pets received the highest honest care deserved at that time of their life so that going forward, they never had any regrets and could cope better forever.
There was no free business handouts applied for just determined talks with the bank.
So with the help of another local Vet Practice who believed in us by using our services to which with their help, started us on our journey.
Time went on and was joined by another Vet Practice. It's an amazing feeling knowing so many people believe in you. This was obvious
with everyone we came in contact with regarding it's day to day operations. Years go by and then of course tragically the business took an unexpected road block by loosing the main man and his offsider had to step up and continue in his honor.
I've learnt alot over the past year and been blessed with meeting really nice clients and their pets who respect the service provided to them. They have ensured payment for the service is made immediately or by time payment. But unfortunately in the last 3 months there are 3 people who genuinely have set out and pull a swifty by not paying and as usual this will affect the new future clients which is totally unfair to them as I will require full payment before collection.
Thank you.
Karen.