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About Meadow Wood

Meadow Wood Pet Cemetery in Devon is an independent family-run business started by Eric and Tessa Drake in 1990. Now owned by their daughter Julie and husband Stephen. Meadow Wood offers a caring and affordable service to bereaved pet owners and a large number of veterinary practices throughout the South West.

We understand that a pet holds a special significance in all our lives. Their passing should be one of meaning, and handled with dignity and respect at every stage.

Our service prides itself on supporting you at every step of the journey with care and sensitivity.

Our Garden of Remembrance & Natural Woodland Cemetery are open every day of the year, except in adverse weather conditions and high wind. Our experienced and thoughtful staff are on hand to guide you through the process, answering questions, and providing assistance with your special requests

Nestled in the beautiful Devon countryside lies our Meadow,

split between the Garden of Remembrance and Natural Woodland Cemetery.

Pets Garden of Remembrance

An established final resting place for many devoted pets, situated in a wooded, peaceful copse, with natural pathways guiding you through lovingly cared-for graves.

Natural Woodland Cemetery

The natural woodland burial ground runs alongside the Pets Garden of Remembrance. Offering an equally peaceful site with open countryside views all around. This area has been created as a final resting place for pets and owners’ ashes.

Meet the Team

Our small dedicated team is on hand five days a week (please see our opening hours) to handle your individual needs and wishes.

With over 50 years of combined experience, the Meadow Wood team is comprised of Zoe, General Manager and Caroline, Administrator who share the office duties. Steve is our Operations Manager whilst Rob and Caroline look after our weekly veterinary practice collections.

Great Things Our Clients Say

"Never used a service like this before so wasn’t sure what to expect, but from the moment I contacted them I was dealt with in a kindly and sympathetic manner, on the day of my pets internment the lady who I saw was so lovely and caring. Very happy with everything from start to finish, during what is a very heartbreaking time."

Lynda Jones

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"Thank you to everyone at Meadow Wood. I wasn’t aware they had a cremation service but after putting my 18 year old rescue to sleep last week it was very comforting to be able to take Sally to Meadow Wood and have some private time with no rush to say my goodbyes before they looked after the cremation. It was well worth travelling over from Torquay although they did offer to collect Sally. I’ve just picked up the ashes today and have to say I’ve experienced the most sympathetic care during a loss of a pet 🐾❤️🐾"

Matt Cose

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"We could not recommend them enough. The ladies that I spoke to were caring and compassionate. They helped us through the process as we did not know where or what to start with. Our cat, shadow was picked up and then brought back to us in a lovely grey urn with a card. Thank you for all your help."

Olivia W.

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