Wigan Pet Farewells

30/08/2026

This is Buster. And he's the reason I do what I do.

When I lost him, the care and compassion I received afterwards made an incredibly difficult time just that little bit easier.

When his ashes came home, I realised just how much comfort there was in being able to hold him close again. He'd changed shape, but he was still Buster, and he was back where he belonged.

That feeling stayed with me. It's what inspired me to start my own pet cremation service and give other families the same care and comfort I was given.

I know the name of every pet I look after. I know a little about them and their family. And from the moment I collect them until I bring their ashes home, they're my responsibility.

Being able to bring someone's much-loved pet home to them is a real privilege.

Hopefully you won't need me for a very long time. But if that day comes, I'll look after them.

Alan

Wigan Pet Farewells

Gentle, private pet cremation across Wigan. Home collection and return of ashes by Alan. Individual service, never communal. Call 01942 944882.

12/08/2026

An early start this morning.

Six little engraved hearts, each with a name, and each belonging to a family who is missing someone very special.

Ernie, Willow, Fletcher, Chewy, H***h and Arlo. ❤️

Rest peacefully, little ones. 🌈

27/06/2026

Teddy

My favourite hello and hardest goodbye. 6 years with you wasn't long enough. My little shadow, my cuddle buddy and my sidekick. No words can comprehend how much you were loved and how much you will be missed.

The most loving, harmless, dopiest, cuddliest little boy.

Run free my little teddy bear. No longer by my side but forever in my heart.

Rest in peace and I'll see you again one day.

Lydia

27/06/2026

A little piece of them, always with you.

These tiny keepsakes mean everything. A paw print. A nose print. A vial of fur. A reminder that they were here, and they they were so very loved.

A Wigan Pet Farewells we offer individual cremation with free home collection and ashes returned within 72 hours - and every family receives complimentary prints and optional keepsake vials, because the small things matter the most.

Here when you need us.

27/06/2026

Cosmo
15/05/2020 - 23/06/2026

Thank you for being the sweetest, silliest, 7kg of love. A gentle giant, never nasty to animal or human, he radiated kindness.
You've been here keeping us laughing, loved and made us all your personal dreamies dispenser.

My only comfort is knowing you're with your sister now and you'll both be running around causing havoc. I'll see you both again one day.

Rest in peace sweet boy.
Sinead, Sam, Issac, Ruby & Onyx ###

14/06/2026

You never know when the day will come. But when it does, it's good to know someone is here.

Wigan Pet Farewells s - independent, personal pet cremation. One person, from collection to return. Same-day collection, ashes back within 72 hours, individual cremation always.

If you need me, I'm here.

01942 944882

Wiganpetfarewells.co.uk

14/06/2026

You never know when the day will come. But when it does, it's good to know someone is here.

Wigan Pet Farewells - independent, personal pet cremation. One person, from collection to return. Same-day collection, ashes back within 72 hours, individual cremation always.

If you need me, I'm here.

01942 944882

Wiganpetfarewells.co.uk

31/05/2026

I don't post here often, but I wanted to say hello properly.

I'm Alan, and I run Wigan Pet Farewells from right here in the borough. I know most of you won't need me today, and I hope you don't need me for a long tie. But when the day comes that you do, I want you to know there's someone local who will treat your pet like family.

I collect from your home, care for them myself from start to finish, and return their ashes back to you in 72-hours. One person, every step. No handoffs, no call-centres, no rushing.

If you're ever in that heartbreaking position - or if you just want to know what I do and how I do it - please feel free to message me. I'm here.

Alan - Wigan Pet Farewells
01942-944882
wiganpetfarewells.co.uk

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of life's hardest moments. We're here to make it a little easier.
We offer gentle, dignified pet cremation across Wigan, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Hindley, Leigh, Standish and surrounding areas. Our services include comp

27/05/2026

🐾 A scary lesson from my own living room 🐾

Yesterday I thought I was being a good dog dad. The sun was blazing, so I set up the hose pipe for my boy to play with — he loves chasing the water stream and catching it in his mouth. Harmless fun, right?

Except it wasn't harmless.

A few hours later he went quiet. Didn't react when his dad came home — and trust me, he's usually bouncing off the walls. I put it down to the heat, carried him upstairs to the fan, and that's when it got weird. He leaked a tiny bit of wee, raced downstairs, and stopped dead on the last step to let out the longest wee I've ever seen. This is a dog who's been toilet-trained for years. I knew something was wrong.

Thankfully he bounced back to his normal self. But a friend just sent me a post about water intoxication in dogs — and I had no idea how serious it is.

Turns out drinking too much water too fast can dilute the sodium in a dog's blood, causing swelling in the brain. It can be fatal. And it doesn't just happen from swimming pools — garden hoses, sprinklers, even obsessive ball-fetching in the sea can trigger it.

Signs to watch for: • Lethargy / seeming "off" • Loss of coordination • Bloating or vomiting • Excessive urination (like my boy) • Glazed eyes or confusion • Seizures in severe cases

What to do: If you suspect it, get to a vet immediately. This is not a wait-and-see situation.

I got lucky. My dog recovered quickly. But I won't be letting him guzzle from the hose again — short play sessions, plenty of breaks, and fresh water in a bowl, not a jet stream.

Stay safe out there. The heat is dangerous in ways we don't always expect. 💙

— Alan, Wigan Pet Farewells

16/05/2026

Losing a beloved pet is a deeply emotional experience, and the grief that follows is both normal and valid. Pets are more than just animals—they are family members, loyal companions, and sources of unconditional love. If you are struggling with coping with pet loss, know that healing takes time, but there are ways to navigate this difficult journey.

This guide is here for anyone who is suffering with the emotional impact of pet loss: