Paws for Growth: Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory Expands to Meet Increasing Demand for Final Arrangements for Pets

Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory in Roanoke is currently experiencing a surge in demand for their services, prompting the business to request permission to expand their facilities. The company specializes in final arrangements for pets and plans to install a third animal cremation unit and additional cold storage to accommodate the growing need for their services.

Marjene Schrader, the manager of Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory, spoke about the need for expansion, stating that they are currently “busting at the seams” and have outgrown their current building. The proposed $308,000 building addition will help them better serve their clients and meet the rising demand for their services.

If authorized by the city planning commission, which will hold a hearing on May 13th, Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory plans to move forward with constructing the new facility. While the cost of equipment needed for expansion was not disclosed, Schrader mentioned that prices vary across nine different zones based on weight of animal during cremation process.

Each cremation is conducted on a one pet at a time basis, ensuring that each animal receives individualized care and attention. Oakey’s Pet Funeral Home and Crematory has been operating for 14 years and has become a trusted resource for pet owners in the Roanoke area in their time of need.