Family Owned & Operated vs. Family Owned & Corporate Operated
At Bella’s Pet Cremation, we know how deeply personal it is to say goodbye to a beloved companion. Our team has witnessed firsthand the loss of their own pets, both in a planned clinic setting, and in emergency settings as well. Our own experience with euthanasia and sudden pet loss makes us believe our customers deserve more than just an aftercare service - they deserve genuine care, respect, and transparency at every step going forward.
What many pet owners don’t realize is that not all cremation providers operate the same way.
Family-Owned & Operated
As a family-owned, family-operated cremation provider, Bella’s is built on trust, compassion, and accountability. Every pet we receive is treated with the same care and attention we would give our late Yorkie Bella, whom we’ve named this company after. From pickup, to cremation, to return, our family is involved in every step. That means your pet never passes through anonymous hands or a chain of vendors. The same people you see on our About Us page are the ones who lovingly oversee the cremation process.
Family Owned & Corporate Operated or Outsourced Cremation Services
Many veterinary clinics partner with large, multi-state cremation companies. While some of these may also be family-founded, they often function as corporate operations, with multiple rotating staff members handling high volumes of animals daily. In some cases, even companies that market themselves as “family-owned” may subcontract cremations to third parties, offer limited visibility into who is performing the cremation or how pets are tracked, and operate across wide territories such as the entire state of Texas, transporting pets long distances to central facilities.
While outsourcing is common in the industry and does not always reduce the quality of care, we strongly believe families deserve choice and transparency. That means understanding who is responsible for the care of your pet behind the scenes.
Why It Matters
Choosing a family-operated cremation service like Bella’s means you know exactly where your pet is going. You can be confident in our TAG ID system and cremation process, overseen by our owner Laura Huddleston, who spent over 20 years as a licensed funeral director for the U.S. Air Force. You’re supporting a local, transparent, and ethical aftercare company, not a corporation.
If you’d like to tour our facility, speak with our team directly, or ask any questions, we would be happy to connect with you. We’re here not just to provide a service, but to honor a life.