Pet taxidermy

What to do when your beloved pet dies and you can't say goodbye properly? If cremation or burial doesn't feel like the right choice? It is possible to have your pet preserved and give it a dignified second life.

Having your pet preserved can help with the grieving process. It can be comforting to keep your dog, cat, or other pet with you and ease the pain of loss. There are several options available for this.

You can contact us to have your pet preserved. Our award-winning taxidermists have years of experience in preserving animals – from dogs, cats, budgies, hamsters, rabbits to snakes.

Our Taxidermists Are Here for You

Our taxidermists are very aware of the strong bond between you and your pet. Therefore, we take the time to thoroughly discuss all steps and options with you. For example, you can choose to have your pet mounted, keep the skull, or preserve the skeleton.

When Your Pet Passes Away

Don’t hesitate too long. It’s important to freeze your pet promptly to avoid damage (within 12-24 hours). If you don’t have a freezer at home, come directly to our store De Museumwinkel in Nijmegen. We will store your pet in our freezer for you.

van Welderenstraat 114
6511 MT Nijmegen
Netherlands

The Taxidermy Process of Your Pet

Submitting Photos

If you choose to have your pet preserved, we will ask for reference photos. We aim to preserve your pet as naturally as possible. Therefore, it’s important to select good photos within a month that clearly show the following aspects:

• The pose in which you would like your pet preserved.
• The eye color.
• The head, ideally from multiple perspectives.
• Other features that are important to you.

Please send the photos with your name and your pet’s name to [email protected].

Working Process

No one knows your pet better than you. Therefore, our process includes two feedback moments, each worth 150 Euros.

Once your pet is preserved, we will contact you to review if any adjustments are needed.

Delivery Time and Pickup

The preservation process takes several months. For birds, it takes 4-6 months, for dogs and cats, 12-16 months. Once the work is completed, we will contact you to arrange the pickup of your pet at our store in Nijmegen.

Costs

The cost of preservation varies. The price depends, among other factors, on the size of the animal, the type of fur, and the desired pose. Please contact us to discuss your wishes.

Cremation

It is possible to have the remaining body of your pet cremated. For this, we work with the Pet Crematorium Nijmegen-Arnhem. Please contact the crematorium directly to organize the cremation.

We can prepare the animal for transport to the crematorium and take it there for you. We charge 55 Euros for this service.

For more information and appointments, please contact the crematorium in Nijmegen:

(0) 24 – 21 20 996
www.dierencrematorium-nijmegen.nl

Are you interested in the possibilities or would you like more information about preserving your pet? Please contact us:

(0) 24 – 360 0506
[email protected]

Pets We Have Preserved for Customers: