“How Do I Know This Is My Pet?”
This is a common question in the after-care industry, and one you have every right to ask. We believe it is crucial for families to know with certainty that the cremated remains they receive are truly those of their beloved companion. Bella’s Pet Cremation uses a reliable and transparent TAG ID physical tracking system, with the full process outlined below.
Upon your pet’s passing, a stainless steel ID tag with a unique number is selected and recorded on the cremation authorization form before the pet is released into our care.
Step One: Immediate Assignment
The tag is immediately attached to your pet and remains with them during storage and transport to the crematorium. Once attached, it cannot be removed or confused with another pet’s identification.
Step Two: Physical Tagging
Step Three: Cremation & Packaging
The unique TAG ID remains with your pet throughout the entire cremation process once started. The stainless steel tag is heat resistant and serves as a permanent marker until the cremation is complete. When returned to the owner or veterinary clinic for pick up, the tag is placed inside or alongside the urn.
Step Four: Final Matching
When you receive your pet’s cremated remains in your selected urn, you will also receive the original stainless steel ID tag - matching the number written on your signed cremation form. This serves as a permanent, physical confirmation of identity from beginning to end.
Our TAG ID system follows the same principles used by pet aftercare professionals and funeral directors for generations. This method has been trusted across the pet and human funeral industry because it provides a reliable, simple, and visible way to ensure each pet is honored and accurately returned to their family. While technology evolves, the physical tag system remains one of the most dependable identification methods in cremation. Our approach combines time-tested care with compassionate and verifiable tracking - because you have the right to understand how and why we operate when caring for your pet.