Baltimore Humane Society Pet Cemetery - Reisterstown, MD

Losing a pet can be a very painful time for anyone. We recognize that pets are family. They come into our lives and bring tremendous joy and happiness, and when they leave, they often impart a great sadness upon us. We understand and are here to help.

Baltimore Humane Society offers memorial services and a final resting place for your pets at its pet cemetery, located on the grounds of our Wildlife Sanctuary. Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park provides a serene setting for individuals to remember and share their love for a beloved family pet. We also offer a variety of bereavement support services and tributes to remember and honor your pet.

An Extension of Your Care

Providing a final place for your friend to rest, or a memorial recognition at Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park does more than demonstrate your love for your pet. It also shows your compassion and understanding for the pets in our care at the Humane Society, as all proceeds from our memorial services support the life-saving efforts of the Humane Society’s adoption and spay/neuter programs. Your final gesture of love for your pet helps assure the life and love of many more pets at the Humane Society. Thank you.

Funeral Services

Memorial services for loved ones are an important part of the grieving process. We offer a variety of different services to meet the needs of each individual, and we are here to help.

Interment Options

Individuals wishing to lay their pets to rest within Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park have several options for interment:

Standard headstones included with each plot
Private viewings upon request
Custom headstone selection
All plots are prepared to accommodate a tandem burial for future needs
Casket selection – Standard or Deluxe, Eco-friendly, and natural wood selection upon request
Burial services available with or without a casket
Cremation

The option of receiving the cremains in an ornate wooden urn or interring them within Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park.
Special arrangements may be made for individuals wishing to spread ashes or inter the cremains in an alternate location.

Pet Removal and Transport

We ask that if you are bringing your pet for burial or cremation, that it must be done before 4:30 pm.

If you are unable to transport your pet, it can be arranged for a member of our staff to pick up its remains from home or veterinary office Monday through Friday.

Bereavement Counseling & Support

“May it make your sorrow easier for you to bear knowing there are others who understand and care.”
–Unknown Author

Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park takes the loss of your pet seriously and believes in doing all we can to help you through this difficult time. We understand how devastating it can be to lose a companion pet. To help you with your grief we offer several different complimentary services.

Immediate Private Counseling

This is a one-time session with a counselor if you feel the need for some extra help dealing with the loss of your pet. We will put you in touch with the counselor and you can make an appointment to meet in person or over the telephone. Following the session, you’ll have the option to continue for a small fee.

Bereavement Support Group

The Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park holds a monthly bereavement group to help you cope with the loss or extreme illness of a pet. Anyone whose pet has passed away, been lost, sick or dying is welcome to join the group at any time. Members take comfort in sharing with others going through the same difficult experience.

The group is a safe haven where individuals can freely talk about their pets knowing others are interested in hearing their stories. It is a place of emotional and practical support helping participants cope with their loss. Please join our free, non-denominational group, led by a Certified Bereavement Counselor. You do not need to have your pet buried in Baltimore Humane Society Memorial Park to join the group. All are welcome! Read more in an article about the group.

The group meets the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7 pm for one hour.