Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium

13/02/2026

🐾 Planning ahead for when the time comes 🐾

Losing a much-loved pet is one of the hardest moments we face as owners. When that time arrives, emotions are high and decisions often need to be made quickly. For that reason, it can really help to understand the options available before the sad day comes.

Many veterinary surgeries have a contracted arrangement with a national cremation provider, often with a once-a-week collection round. This works well for some families, but it’s important to know that you can also choose a local crematorium option such as Cherry Tree if you would prefer a more personal service. In many cases, this simply means making your own arrangements rather than going through the contracted provider at the veterinary practice.

Taking a little time to think about these choices in advance can prevent confusion and added stress at an already emotional time. You are always entitled to ask questions and make the decision that feels right for you and your pet.

We are very proud that many veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses themselves choose to use Cherry Tree for their own pets, and we’re honoured by the trust so many veterinary professionals place in us.

If it helps, you’re very welcome to print and keep our wishes form at home so your preferences are clear when the time comes.

Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium is here 7 days a week, offering a gentle, personal service whenever you may need us.

More details can be found at
🌐 www.petcrem.com
📞 Call or WhatsApp: (01233) 850929

When the sad time comes, please know you are not alone. We are here to guide and support you with care, compassion and understanding. 🌈🐾

12/02/2026

✅ A lovely visit from Pure Vets ✅

It was a pleasure to welcome David and Anna to Cherry Tree, who in the coming months will be opening a new independent, local veterinary practice Pure Vets. It meant a great deal that they wanted to visit the crematorium they’ll be recommending to their clients.

For us, it shows real compassion and integrity when a veterinary team takes the time to understand the procedures, standards and care behind individual cremation, and choose to work in collaboration with one of Kent’s longest established family owned crematoriums. Building that trust and knowledge before opening their doors speaks volumes about the level of service they intend to provide to pet owners.

It also highlights something we feel is really important: as a pet owner, it’s absolutely ok to ask whether your vet has actually visited the crematorium they recommend. Knowing your vet has seen the facility, met the team and understands the process can give real reassurance and peace of mind at such a difficult time.

We always welcome visits like this because a strong relationship between a vet and crematorium helps ensure families receive clear guidance, reassurance and the highest standards of care when the time comes.

Thank you David and Anna. We look forward to working together to support your clients through pet loss and give them true peace of mind about the care provided here at Cherry Tree..











For more details about this new independent veterinary surgery opening soon visit.
https://purevet.co.uk/about/

10/02/2026

Julie Povey / slattery

Honey

Our Honey we miss you so much every minute of everyday we had you for 15 years and it was a blessing we always said we never picked you that day we come to view you and your brothers and sisters you 🩷 picked us and when we brought you home you had the best life with us you wasn’t just a dog you was part of the family and loved very much saying goodbye to you made our hearts break and they will never heal completely as our hearts will always be with you I know your still around I hear you shuffling on the wooden flooring and heat you breathing next to me xx
We all miss you so much baby girl and will never forgot you , you really was the best dog ever and we all love you so so much , you run free now baby girl and I know Ted is looking after you now and giving you all our kisses and cuddles 🩷 ###X

10/02/2026

Debbie & Ajay Sowter - Paddy Padson Paddou
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24.12.2007 - 04.02.2026
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19 beautiful years with you our precious, baby boy. From an abandoned feral farm kitten, you landed on your paws and you couldn’t have been more loved our Padson. You filled our lives with joy and unconditional love and you were the best therapy cat for all the counselling clients. We miss and love you dearly….always in our hearts and thoughts ♥️ #########
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08/02/2026

✅ opening soon ✅

We’re always proud to support and work alongside independent veterinary practices who share the same values of compassion, transparency and putting pets first.

At Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium, we’re delighted to see the opening of Pure Vet, a new independent clinic focused on clear communication, fair pricing and truly individual care for every pet and owner.

Having a local, independent veterinary surgery that takes the time to listen and explain options makes such a difference, not only during routine care, but also when families face more difficult decisions later on. Strong relationships between local vets and local aftercare services help ensure pets are treated with dignity and families feel supported at every stage of their journey.

We look forward to working alongside the team at Pure Vet and wish them every success as they open their doors to the community. Supporting independent, local businesses helps keep care personal, transparent and close to home for pet owners across Kent.

If you’re looking for a new veterinary practice, it’s always worth registering early so you know who to turn to when you need them.

You can find out more and register here:
https://purevet.co.uk/register/Colleague

What We Will Do Differently at Pure Vet

After 25 years in this profession, I’ve realised that many of the challenges clinics face come from systems and routines that haven’t kept pace with what pets and owners truly need.

So at Pure Vet, we’re doing things differently.
Not in theory.
In practice.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - doing what’s right for you and your pet
Being independent means we answer to you, not shareholders.
It gives us the freedom to be transparent — no surprises, no confusion.
And our rule is simple:
If we can’t explain the ‘why’, we don’t do it.

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 - fair pricing and accessible care for all owners
Our services are designed for every pet owner, not just those who can absorb rising costs.
Efficiency keeps prices fair.
Responsibility keeps decisions honest.
We don’t chase disconnected targets or upsell for the sake of it.
If it doesn’t genuinely improve care, we won’t do it.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 - because one size fits no pet
Every pet is different. Every owner is different.
Respecting that means listening first, recommending second.
It’s why our unlimited consultation membership doesn’t include year round flea and worming as standard — because not every pet needs it.
We treat individuals, not averages.

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - removing barriers, not adding friction
The industry loves new tools, but too often they complicate rather than improve.
At Pure Vet, innovation must simplify, streamline and support.
No tech for tech’s sake.
If it doesn’t make care easier, we won’t adopt it.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀
Because pet owners deserve clarity, convenience and support.
Because vets deserve systems that help, not hinder.
Because patients deserve care shaped by purpose, not pressure.

We’re building Pure Vet to deliver
care that reflects what you actually want and what your pet genuinely needs.
And this is why we’re opening our doors.

Please register below.
https://purevet.co.uk/register/

08/02/2026

Thank you for talking the time to recommend cherry tree. ❤️

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I can highly recommend Cherry tree Pet Crematorium. Their compassion and understanding was 1st Class. They understood our grief at the loss of our Terrier Thor.
The team were caring from our first meeting, to our last. Thor was cremated the same day that we took him there and returned to us within 24 hours. Although the process was not easy for us, as anyone with a pet will understand. We were glad we chose this incredible place, set in the peace of the Kent countryside to take care of our darling Thor.
With our deepest gratitude

06/02/2026

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We cannot thank the team at Cherry Tree Crematorium enough. Having just made the difficult decision to say goodbye to our beloved elderly cat, who was a member of our family. We felt comforted knowing that he was in safe hands. The team went above and beyond to treat him with respect and dignity, and to answer all our questions. When we went to collect his ashes, we were blown away by the empathy and kindness shown by the member of staff (unfortunately things are a blur at the moment and we can't remember the person's name). We asked for a keepsake of his fur, and they even took care to include a small sample of each of his beautiful tabby colours.

Back in 2024, our other beloved girl came through Cherry Tree on her final journey at the age of 17 (although the arrangements were handled by our vet at the time). The service then was also exceptional.

If you are in this devastating situation, I highly recommend Cherry Tree to make things feel a little easier and calmer. Rest in peace Juno and Crumble, we will love you both forever xx

06/02/2026

Looking out from one of the consultation rooms at the Time2sayGoodbye clinic here at Cherry Tree, you can see across the open fields, trees gently moving in the breeze and hear the birds singing. It’s a view we never take for granted.
We know that saying goodbye to a much-loved pet is one of the hardest moments any family will face. Nothing can make that easier. But we do feel incredibly fortunate to be able to offer a setting that is calm, private and surrounded by nature — somewhere away from the noise and rush of everyday life, where families can take a little time, breathe, and be together.

Here at Cherry Tree, the peaceful countryside, the quiet rooms and the gentle, unhurried care from the Time2sayGoodbye team help create a tranquil space for those final moments. A place where pets are treated with dignity and love, and where families can say goodbye in a setting that reflects just how special that bond is.
It doesn’t make the loss any less painful, but we hope the surroundings offer a small sense of comfort, warmth and peace at such a difficult time.
We are truly grateful to be able to support families in such a beautiful location. 🌿🐾

05/02/2026

Jayne French - Brie
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We said goodbye to our beautiful 17yr old Brie a Tuxedo cat at home. My husband cradled her when the time came, I couldn’t be there, not brave enough. She was the nicest, kindest cat I have ever owned and I have had many cats. Not so kind when it came to hunting in her younger days! She is so truly missed and will never be replaced. She was dealt with such dignity and we promised her she would never have to go to the vets again - we kept that promise. Love and miss you our Brie, Brie xx

05/02/2026

At Cherry Tree Pet Crematorium, every family we meet has a story of loyalty, love, muddy paws, warm noses, and a space in the house (and heart) that can never quite be filled again.

When the time comes, having gentle, local, independent care can bring real comfort. Being able to visit, to see where your pet will be looked after, to know they won’t be sent far away it matters more than people realise, until they need it.

If you’ve ever found comfort in knowing your pet stayed close to home…
If you’ve ever visited us and felt a little peace in the middle of heartbreak…
Or if you simply believe pet owners deserve clear choices and compassionate care…

🙏 Please consider sharing this post.

Your share might reach someone who doesn’t yet know they can plan ahead.
It might spare a family extra worry on one of the hardest days they’ll ever face.
And it helps support an independent, family-run service that truly cares for every pet entrusted to us.

Thank you for helping us quietly spread reassurance, kindness, and understanding one share at a time 💚🐾

03/02/2026

Great opportunity for a veterinary surgeon at an independent practice.

** FULL TIME VET NEEDED **
We are a proudly independent practice with a very loyal client base as well as a variety of cases.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and experienced Small Animal Vet with a minimum of 2 years' of UK experience to join our close-knit, family-like team!
As a practice, we are offering:
- Full-Time position
- Generous salary
- Flexible hours would be highly negotiable
- 1 in 6 weekends
- 20 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- CPD encouraged
- No out of hours
- Pension included
We offer complete clinical freedom in our well-equipped surgery with full support of other team members. The practice is modern, spacious & purpose built, as well as being in easy access of Ashford town centre. We are surrounded by lots of greenery and with a nearby lake within walking distance, it makes for an attractive place to work!
Please be in contact with your CV attached if you are interested or have any further questions, to: practice@margettsvetsashford.co.uk, FAO Liz.

03/02/2026

💚 Thank you – truly 💚

Over the last 28 days, our Cherry Tree posts have been viewed by 174,000k people.
That number honestly stopped us in our tracks.

This reach doesn’t come from advertising or algorithms alone, it comes from you.
From every like, comment, and share. From people quietly spreading the word because they believe in what we do.

By sharing our posts, you’re not just supporting Cherry Tree, you’re helping owners discover a local, family owned, independent crematorium, and you’re also supporting the veterinary surgeries and professionals who work alongside us and trust us with their clients’ pets.

That matters more than we can say.

Every share helps someone plan ahead.
Every like helps an owner realise they have a choice.
Every comment helps keep care, transparency, and compassion at the heart of local services.

From all of us at Cherry Tree, thank you for helping us spread the word, protect independent care, and support the local veterinary community.
We couldn’t do this without you 💚🐾