Woodside Pet Memorial, a new pet burial park developed by Shelby Township, is now open and welcoming families who seek a peaceful and respectful resting place for their cherished animal companions.
Located in the heart of Oceana County, the park was thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary of remembrance—a space where love and loss intersect in nature’s embrace. With wooded surroundings and open green spaces, Woodside Pet Memorial provides both natural burial and cremation interment options, serving pet owners with compassion and dignity.
One of the park’s most meaningful features is the Courageous Companions Garden, a special section of the memorial dedicated to pets who served with strength and loyalty—law enforcement or military animals, therapy animals, and service animals. This garden provides a place of honor and tribute, recognizing the selfless roles pets play in our lives.
“This park represents the love we all feel for our animals—unconditional, lasting and worthy of remembrance,” Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli said. “Woodside Pet Memorial is a peaceful space for reflection, for healing and for honoring the bond between people and their pets.”
Woodside Pet Memorial is one of the few public pet burial grounds in the region. In addition to burial services, the website offers resources for grief support, local veterinary partnerships, and full details on available services and pricing.
To learn more, visit www.woodsidepetmemorial.org, or contact Shelby Township at (231) 861‑5853 or info@shelbytownshipoceana.com.
