Summerland Pet Cremation

24/05/2026

Scarlett ceramic urn, lid sealed overnight. A beloved Methven cat ready to go home to their family today.
Once a pet has gone through the cremation process, they come into our home where we carefully prepare them into your choice of urn and package to travel home. We feel they are a part of our family while in our care and aren’t alone.

Because all our ceramic urns are hand made locally, each one is unique so if you’re thinking one would be ideal for your pet, check our website to see what urns are available as they are always changing.

https://summerland.nz/product/ceramic-urn/

14/04/2026

There’s a moment after goodbye that no one really prepares you for.

It’s not the appointment.
It’s not the decision.
It’s not even the final breath.

It’s what comes after.

It’s walking back into your home…
and everything feels different.

Their bed is still there.
Their toys are still there.
You still expect to hear their nails on the floor… or see them waiting for you.

But they’re not.

That quiet is something you don’t understand until you feel it.

And in that moment, it can feel unbearable.

But what I want you to know is this…

That pain you feel is a reflection of how deeply you loved them.
And even though they’re not physically there anymore…
they never really leave the life you built together.

Be gentle with yourself in that silence.
It’s one of the hardest parts.💕

12/03/2026

We couldn’t say enough about having Jordan & NB on our team and as we’ve put our service together along with our farm business while also navigating farm succession.
He’s also an absolute ninja on Xero too which we learn a ton from and has saved a ton of stress.

27/02/2026

We’ve put a lot of time and attention on communicating who we are and how we can serve you along with making the journey as frictionless as possible, Crispin Design worked very hard to bring our vision to life.
For a bit of a look at what has gone into even the smallest details this case study is well worth a look, we’re very proud of the result.

23/01/2026

12/01/2026

Great to have the opportunity to talk with Hoops a little bit about what we do, and how we came to be doing it, along with some farming chat too

11/12/2025

What’s in a name?

In certain ancient cultures, The Summerland is a peaceful and beautiful place where souls go to rest and rejuvenate, and await either reincarnation or to guide other souls.
Summerland is often portrayed as a land of eternal summer, with lush landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty.

We live at Mt Somers, a small town at the foot of the Southern Alps in Canterbury, known for its vast open spaces, iconic New Zealand scenery and untouched South Island beauty.

As a family, we feel intimately connected to the land through regenerative farming and intergenerational ties, sharing a deep, collective love for all the animal souls in our lives.

08/12/2025