Free · Unbranded · Consent & legal
A clear record of what the family chose for their pet’s remains: the type of cremation, the urn and keepsakes, and how and when the ashes come home. It pairs with the euthanasia consent form, or works on its own after a pet dies at home or in hospital.
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What’s on the form
Who is authorizing, how to reach them, and the pet’s identifying details, including the date of death.
Communal (ashes not returned) or private (ashes returned), with a plain explanation of each.
Urn choice, paw or nose prints, fur clippings, and engraving text.
Pick up at the clinic or delivery, the name of the person collecting, and the expected timing.
Whether the pet bit anyone in the past ten days, which may mean testing is required before cremation.
The owner’s authorization, fees, and signatures, with an office tracking box.
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Using it well
Many families do not realize communal cremation means ashes are not returned. Read that option out loud before they choose.
Engraving errors are hard to fix and painful for families. Write the text in capitals and read it back.
Write the tag or ID number on this form and on the pet. It is the link that makes sure the right ashes come home.
Printing, editing, and what the form does and doesn’t cover.
In a communal cremation several pets are cremated together and the ashes are not returned. In a private cremation the pet is cremated individually and the ashes are returned to the family. Some providers also offer partitioned options; ask yours what they offer.
If a pet bit a person in the days before death, state or local rules may require rabies testing, which uses brain tissue. That has to happen before cremation.
It depends on the provider, often one to three weeks. Write the expected timing on the form so the family knows when to expect a call.
Yes. The euthanasia consent records the decision to euthanize; this form records the aftercare details in full. Many clinics use both.
1 page, US Letter, portrait
A clear, compassionate euthanasia authorization. It covers ownership and authority, recent bite history, aftercare and keepsakes, and whether the family wants to be present, so nothing has to be asked twice on a hard day.
1 page, US Letter, portrait
A one-page record of what the owner wants if their pet’s heart or breathing stops in hospital: full CPR, a limited attempt, or do not resuscitate. It takes the decision out of the emergency itself, where there is no time to ask.
1 page, US Letter, portrait
A one-page record that a client was told what you recommended and why, understood the risks of declining, and chose to decline anyway. It’s structured to capture the specific risks discussed, not boilerplate.
A starting point, not legal or clinical advice. VetStack’s forms are general templates. Requirements for medical records, consent, and controlled substances vary by state and practice, so review the wording with your practice’s attorney and check your state veterinary board’s rules before adopting a form as standard.