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Columbus, Ohio · Serving families since 1927

Because the Bond Never Fades

Woodyard Pet Services offers gentle, personal cremation and memorial care for the companions who shared your life. Every family we serve is guided by the same care and craft the Woodyards have brought to Columbus for four generations.

A mature chocolate Labrador resting peacefully with a gentle hand on its paw

You Shared Something Only the Two of You Understood

No one else saw your mornings together, the way they waited by the door, or the quiet comfort they gave you without asking anything in return. We've spent years helping Columbus families honor that same kind of bond—and we bring the same care to yours.

“You knew your companion better than anyone else. We've got years of experience. Together, we'll design the perfect way to say goodbye.”
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How We Care for Your Companion

From the first call to the moment they return home, our team walks alongside you with unhurried, personal attention—never a checklist.

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Compassionate Cremation

Private, communal, and witnessed cremation options, each with paw print keepsakes, so you can choose the farewell that feels right for your family.

At-Home or Veterinary Pickup

We can gently bring your companion into our care directly from home or your veterinarian's office, whenever the need arises.

Personal Keepsakes

Engraved urns, paw prints, and fur clippings preserve a lasting piece of the bond you shared, long after the service ends.

Grief Support

Losing a companion is a real loss. We're here to talk, and to help you find the resources that make the harder days a little easier. Read our guide to coping with pet loss →

Ways to Celebrate the Life You Shared

A Pet Memory Kit and online tributes give you lasting ways to hold on to what mattered most—and to share that love with everyone who knew them.

Pet Memory Kits Online Tributes
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1927 The Woodyard family began caring for Columbus
4 Generations of the Woodyard family, still serving today

Remembering Cherished Companions

Browse recent tributes and share condolences for the animal companions we've had the honor of serving.

Butters Scarberry
(2023 – 2025)
Portrait of Porter Doll
Porter Doll
(2015 – 2025)
Portrait of Flowy Johnson
Flowy Johnson
(2022)
Portrait of Baby Penny
Baby Penny
(2010 – 2020)
Portrait of Dudley
Dudley
(2005 – 2019)

We're Ready When You Need Us

Call anytime with questions, or reach out online—we respond personally, and quickly.