After losing their much-loved dog Zed a couple looked for somewhere to cremate him.
But after facing an 18 mile journey David and Pauline Aris stumbled upon a business opportunity and have now opened a pet crematorium right here in Kirklees.
The couple, of Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, launched Pet Cremation Services Mirfield www.pcsmirfield.com and can cremate any pet from a goldfish to a 50 kilo animal.
PCSM, Pet Cremation Services (Mirfield) - Pauline Aris in the customer meeting room.
They purchased a cremator and have a new office to meet with upset pet-lovers.
Instead of a vet holding animals for group cremation, they offer individual cremation and pet owner’s get their own pets ashes back.
It’s a nice tribute to Zed, whose ashes are on show in the new business which will largely be run by Mrs Aris, who also has three Alsatian dogs Q, 7 and Kes.
Costs for cremation start at £40 with a sliding scale based on weight up to £220 and includes a scatter tube or pouch.