Compassionate Care for Your Beloved Companion

Compassionate Care for Your Beloved Companion

Kahlua is our team's comfort dog and friend to all

Pet Loss Services in the Lowcountry and Midlands

Since pets bring us immeasurable happiness, love and joy, it can be devastating to lose such an adored friend. We understand the overwhelming sorrow that results from the death of a loved one, including your pets. That's why we offer families pet cremation and customized memorial products to help you remember your pet in a loving and dignified manner. We're honored to serve you.


Lowcountry and Midlands area families have placed their trust in McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation for 135 years. These same families turn to us to assist with their pets, as well. It only makes sense to trust the care of your entire family, including your special four-legged friends, to trusted funeral professionals.

Kahlua is our team's comfort dog and friend to all

Pet Loss Services in the Lowcountry and Midlands

Since pets bring us immeasurable happiness, love and joy, it can be devastating to lose such an adored friend. We understand the overwhelming sorrow that results from the death of a loved one, including your pets. That's why we offer families pet cremation and customized memorial products to help you remember your pet in a loving and dignified manner. We're honored to serve you.


Lowcountry and Midlands area families have placed their trust in McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation for 135 years. These same families turn to us to assist with their pets, as well. It only makes sense to trust the care of your entire family, including your special four-legged friends, to trusted funeral professionals.

How Can We Help You?

How Can We Help You?

What makes us different?

Respect. Teamwork.


Integrity. Excellence. Truth.


Our core values are at the heart of our work as we help those who have lost a beloved pet.

What makes us different?

Respect. Teamwork.


Integrity. Excellence. Truth.


Our core values are at the heart of our work as we help those who have lost a beloved pet.

Personalized Pet Loss Services

Cremation Services



If your pet is a part of your family, you've come the right place. Trust us to provide compassionate cremation services for your beloved pet.



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Aquamation Services



We offer a gentle and sustainable option in addition to traditional cremation services.





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In-Home Euthanasia Services

While we do not directly offer euthanasia services, we partner with multiple veterinarians that can assist with the end-of-life care of your pet in the comfort of your own home.

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Cremation Services


If your pet is a part of your family, you've come the right place. Trust us to provide compassionate cremation services for your beloved pet.





Learn More

Aquamation Services


We offer a gentle and sustainable option in addition to traditional cremation services.








Learn More

In-Home Euthanasia Services

While we do not directly offer euthanasia services, we partner with multiple veterinarians that can assist with the end-of-life care of your pet in the comfort of your own home.

Learn More

Grief & Education

Our Pet Loss Blog offers gentle guidance, personal stories, and expert insights to help you navigate grief, find comfort, and begin healing after the loss of a beloved companion.

Helping Your Grieving Pet

March 18, 2025
Face it…losing a pet is tough. It’s tough on every member of the family, including the other pets. While our canine and feline family members may not fully grasp the significance of death, it’s clear that they grieve in their own individual way. That makes it especially tough on us. While we mourn the loss of one pet, we must also be aware of how this loss affects our other pets.

Do Dogs Mourn?

March 18, 2025
Dog lovers consider big, mournful puppy eyes gazing at them to be heartwarming. Those soulful glances melt human hearts. But could those mournful eyes indicate that the dog is actually mourning?

Do Cats Mourn?

March 18, 2025
Cat lovers consider sweet, soulful, kitty eyes gazing at them to be heartwarming. Those feline glances can melt some human hearts. But after the loss of a feline, canine, or human companion, could those mournful eyes indicate that the cat is actually mourning?

What Our Families Say

You handled cremation for our beloved cat Stewie who left us at age 21. Everyone was so kind, compassionate, and supportive. I remember bringing him in and sitting in the lobby. A wonderful gentleman brought a recieving cart out for our precious boy. He was treated with the same dignity and respect as a human. I cannot express to you how much it meant to me. Forever grateful.  Thank you for everything during a very difficult time and for being so easy to work with.


JEN LARSON


I lost my fur baby girl Maggie in August. She was the love of my life. The McAlister Smith team made it easier. They were compassionate and helpful. Very responsive any time I needed anything. I loved the clay paw print and lock of hair. Thank you so much.



SHELLY MORRIS


We’d like to extend our gratitude to McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation for handling the affairs of Miss Isa and helping us through this difficult time. Knowing that she was handled with care brought us much peace that we greatly needed.



RUSS MAHAFFEY


Frequently Asked Questions

  • My pet has passed away outside of business hours.

    We know how hard it is to lose a member of the family, therefore we are availble 24/7 to assist you. Please contact us to speak to a dedicated staff member who will help you make arrangements to transfer your pet into our care.

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  • My vet does not use your service, but I want McAlister-Smith to handle the Cremation.

    We are happy to transfer your pet from a Vet Clinic that does not use our services. Simply tell your Vet that McAlister-Smith will be handling the cremation for your pet, and give us a call to notify us of your pet's passing. 

  • Does McAlister-Smith offer euthanasia services?

    While we do not directly offer euthanasia services, we partner with multiple mobile veterinarians, who share the same dedication and compassion as us. Please don't hesitate to contact us for assistance coordinating an at-home euthanasia for your pet. 

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