Pet funeral home leads with compassion

Posted 1/9/20

A new pet funeral home in Cayce treats pets like the family members they are.

Columbia Pet Cremation Center opened Dec. 1 at 1741 B Airport Blvd.

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of …

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Pet funeral home leads with compassion

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A new pet funeral home in Cayce treats pets like the family members they are.

Columbia Pet Cremation Center opened Dec. 1 at 1741 B Airport Blvd.

The Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting and celebrated the grand opening Friday.

The open house was packed with chamber members and community animal lovers.

The pet funeral home presented $500 donations to Pawmetto Lifeline, Sunset Felines, and Collie Rescue of the Carolinas.

The Cayce business is dedicated to providing compassionate aftercare. As pet parents themselves, they know animals aren’t “just pets.”

Cherie Nettles, master of ceremonies, commended the center’s President Margie Hoffman Johnson for her love of animals and the respect she offers families in the community.

Nettles also read from a devotional by author Lori Hatcher. Hatcher then spoke and signed copies of All God’s Creatures Animal Lovers’ Devotional.

Death Doula Heather Leigh shared her enthusiasm for helping families deal with loss. She will moderate monthly grief meetings held at the center.

Hoffman Johnson wants to help people grieve. She has found that when pets pass at the vet, the family doesn’t always have dedicated time with them.

“Recently a woman sat in the chapel with her furry baby... and cried for 15 minutes,” Hoffman Johnson said. “People really enjoy the chapel, and to have that quiet time (to say goodbye).”

To learn more about Columbia Pet Cremation Center, please call 803-888-7095 or visit https://colapetcremation.com .

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