Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Pet Cremation Services Wenatchee WA
Established in 1993, Columbia Pet Service was founded to address the need for compassionate pet cremation services in the Wenatchee Valley. Our owners, Mark and Kathy Lewis, bring decades of combined experience in funeral services and community engagement. We maintain strong partnerships with local veterinary clinics and the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, ensuring seamless support for pet owners during difficult times. Our personalized approach guarantees that each pet's final journey reflects their unique bond with their owner, utilizing an identification system to maintain absolute integrity throughout the cremation process. Located on South Wenatchee Avenue, we operate with deep local knowledge and flexibility, offering both private and group cremation options with transparent pricing.Mark Lewis's background in the funeral industry since 1980 and Kathy's professional experience in education and public service strengthen our commitment to excellence. We extend services beyond the Greater Wenatchee area with advance arrangements, maintaining the same standards of care regardless of location. Our dedication to community is reflected in Mark's leadership roles with the Apple Blossom Festival and Wenatchee Cemetery advisory board, as well as Kathy's involvement with the Wenatchee Applarians. Every aspect of our operation prioritizes respectful service, whether through military/police K-9 recognition programs or our appointment-based model that accommodates individual needs.
Services
Private Cremation
Group Cremation
Cremation Containers
Scattering Services
Out-of-Town Pickup
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in pet cremation services since 1993
- Our identification system guarantees accurate remains tracking
- Owners have combined 40+ years in funeral services
- We serve Greater Wenatchee and surrounding areas
- Military and police K-9 cremation services available
Services
Private Cremation
Our private cremation service ensures exclusive handling of your pet's remains. Includes pickup within 25 miles of Wenatchee, secure identification tracking, and return of cremains in a premium container. Personalized memorial options available for additional fees.
Group Cremation
Cost-effective group cremation with shared scattering of remains. Includes local pickup and processing through our certified cremation facility. Ideal for pet owners seeking respectful collective memorialization without individual remains return.
Cremation Containers
We offer hinged wooden boxes with personalized nameplates for cremains. Customers may also provide their own vessels for remains containment. All containers meet our strict durability and preservation standards for long-term memorialization.
Out-of-Town Pickup
Extended service area available with advance arrangements. Professional transport of remains to and from locations beyond our standard 25-mile radius. Additional fees apply based on distance and logistics requirements for secure, timely service.
Identification System
Comprehensive identification protocol maintains remains integrity throughout cremation. Unique tracking numbers and physical documentation ensure absolute accuracy from pickup through return of cremains to pet owners.
People
Mark Lewis
Owner
Funeral industry professional since 1980 with 20+ years in pet cremation services. Wenatchee native and Apple Blossom Festival leader. Serves on Wenatchee Cemetery advisory board for community engagement.
Kathy Fortner-Lewis
Owner
Psychology graduate from Central Washington University with education administration background. Former Wenatchee Applarians Chancellor. Combines professional expertise with community service in pet cremation operations.
Questions
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide private cremation with individual remains return and group cremation with communal scattering, both including pickup within the Greater Wenatchee area.
How are cremation prices determined?
Costs depend on service type and pet size. Contact us directly through your veterinarian or our office for specific pricing details.
Do you serve areas outside Wenatchee?
Yes, we offer out-of-town pickup and return services with advance arrangements, though additional fees apply for locations beyond our 25-mile service radius.
How can I ensure remains accuracy?
Our strict identification system tracks pets throughout the entire cremation process, guaranteeing the remains returned are exclusively your pet's.
Are military/police K-9 services available?
We proudly offer specialized cremation services for military and police working dogs at no additional charge as part of our community commitment.
What are your office hours?
Our services operate by appointment only to accommodate individual needs, with emergency arrangements available upon request.