To most pet owners, the loss of the family pet is like the loss of a child. Your pet is a member of the family and their love is unconditional. They are healers-when you are sick, they make you well and when you are sad, they too feel the emotion and try to make it better.

Our services include removal and cremation of your pet through individual cremation. To honor the memories of love you shared with your special pet, we offer a fine selection of urns and personalized items made of the finest quality materials for a lasting tribute.

How We Started~

"In 2001, when my 15 year old Chinese pug became ill, my vet suggested euthanasia to me. This was the hardest decision I have ever had to make in my life because I was in control of the life of another. Although I knew this was the kindest thing I could do for her, it didn't make my decision any easier.

She was my child who cared for me when I was sick, comforted me when I watched sad movies and in 2000, when my father died, even in her failing stature, she was by my side to comfort me.

It was during that time I realized what a special service I could provide for those of you who felt the same as I did. Being a licensed funeral director, it seemed only fitting for me to offer the same caring service for pets as we do for loved ones and it is out of my love for animals that Lasting Memories began."

~Cheryl L. Lankford

"Lankford Funeral Home Cares for Pets" - Article posted in the Winter 2006 Edition of Destination DeLand by Mainstreet DeLand Association

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Lasting Memories for Pets
220 E. New York Avenue
DeLand, Florida
386-804-2927