Policy
Refund Policy
Last updated: May 28, 2026
1. Service Cancellations
Early Cancellations (24+ Hours Notice):
- Full refund of all service fees (minus non-refundable deposit if applicable)
- No cancellation fees apply
- Refund processed within 5-7 business days
- Original payment method will be credited
Late Cancellations (Less Than 24 Hours):
- Cancellation fee of $50 applies
- Remaining balance refunded to original payment method
- Fee covers scheduling, logistics, and administrative costs
- Fee may be waived in extenuating circumstances at our discretion
After Pickup:
- Once your pet has been picked up, cancellations are subject to a 50% fee
- This covers pickup, transport, and handling that has already occurred
After Process Begins:
- Once the aquamation process has begun, no refunds are available
- The process cannot be reversed once started
- This point will be clearly communicated before processing begins
2. Service Issues and Quality Concerns
If you experience issues with our services, we are committed to making it right:
Eligible Concerns:
- Significant delays beyond stated timeframes (without prior notice)
- Issues with chain-of-custody documentation
- Problems with the container or urn the ashes are returned in
- Defective memorial products
- Service not performed as described
Resolution Process:
- Contact us within 30 days of service completion
- Provide detailed description of the issue
- Include photos if applicable
- We will investigate and respond within 3 business days
Possible Remedies:
- Partial refund proportional to the issue
- Replacement of defective memorial products
- Credit toward future services
- Full refund in cases of significant service failure (at our discretion)
3. Memorial Products and Add-Ons
Unused Memorial Products:
- Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- Refund issued minus 15% restocking fee
- Customer responsible for return shipping costs
Custom/Personalized Items:
- Custom-engraved urns, jewelry, and personalized memorial items are non-refundable
- Exceptions made for manufacturing defects or errors on our part
- Please review all personalization details carefully before ordering
Paw/Nose Prints and Keepsakes:
- Non-refundable once created
- We will redo prints at no charge if quality is unsatisfactory
- Must notify us within 14 days of delivery
4. Transportation Fees
Before Pickup:
- Transportation fees fully refundable if cancelled 24+ hours in advance
- 50% transportation fee applies to late cancellations
After Pickup:
- Transportation fees are non-refundable after pickup has occurred
- This includes both pickup and return delivery fees
Failed Delivery Attempts:
- Additional delivery fees may apply for failed delivery attempts
- Please ensure someone is available at scheduled delivery times
- Contact us immediately if you need to reschedule delivery
5. Refund Processing
Timeline:
- Approved refunds processed within 5-7 business days
- Credit card refunds may take an additional 3-5 business days to appear
- You will receive email confirmation when refund is processed
Method:
- Refunds issued to original payment method used
- If original payment method is unavailable, we will contact you for alternatives
- Checks may be issued in certain circumstances (allow 10-14 business days)
6. Non-Refundable Items
The following are non-refundable under any circumstances:
- Services that have been completed
- Cremated remains that have been returned
- Custom/personalized memorial products
- Paw prints, nose prints, and fur clippings once created
- Viewing services that have been utilized
- Rush service fees (unless delay was our fault)
7. Special Circumstances
We understand that dealing with pet loss is emotional and difficult. We may make exceptions to this policy in cases of:
- Significant hardship or extenuating circumstances
- Errors or miscommunication on our part
- Service failures that were within our control
- Emergency situations affecting your ability to proceed
Please contact us to discuss your situation. We will work with you to find a fair resolution.
8. Contact Us About Refunds
To request a refund or discuss a service concern:
Ondara Pet Crematorium LLC
d/b/a Ondara Pet Aftercare
2619 Spruce St
Boulder, CO 80302
Email: Dave@Ondara.pet
Phone: (720) 903-4433
Customer service hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm MT