Steamboat Springs · Yampa Valley
When it is time to say goodbye, we are here to help.
We offer gentle, on-site burial for horses, livestock, and beloved animals. We come to you, and we will take care of the rest.
We come to you
Burial on your own land, in a place you choose.
Family owned
You will speak with Mitch or Kaitlyn.
Every season
Our own equipment, through snow and frozen ground.
How we can help
Caring for your animal, and for you
Whatever you are facing, you can call and talk it through with us. There is no pressure and no rush.
On-site burial
We lay your animal to rest on your own land, in a place that holds meaning for you, and we leave the ground carefully restored. Deep snow and frozen ground can affect timing, and we will always be honest with you about it.
Horses and equine burial
A horse is family. You are welcome to be present for as much or as little of the burial as you wish, and we will go at your pace.
Beloved family pets
Dogs, cats, and other companions deserve the same care. We bury them gently, close to home, wherever you would like them to rest.
Planning ahead
If you have an aging animal, you can talk through your options with us before a loss. There is no pressure, and no commitment.
Every situation is different. We will give you a clear, honest price before any work begins.
Our family
From our family to yours
We are Mitch and Kaitlyn Melander, raising our two little ones here in the Yampa Valley.
Animals are part of life in this valley. They work beside us, they keep us company, and they become family. We know how hard it is when one is gone, and that is why we started this service.
We wanted to offer our neighbors a calm, respectful way to lay an animal to rest, close to home, without having to figure it all out alone on the hardest day.
When you call, you reach our family. We explain every step plainly, we answer whatever you ask, and we treat your animal as we would our own.
Mitch & Kaitlyn MelanderOwners
What to expect
We will walk through it with you, one step at a time
You do not need to know what to do. We will guide you, and nothing happens until you are ready.
Call us
We will listen, answer your questions, and agree on a time that works for you.
Choose a resting place
We help you pick a spot, mindful of wells, streams, and access, and we follow Colorado and county guidelines.
A careful burial
We use our own equipment and handle your animal gently. You may be present, say your goodbye, or step away, whichever feels right.
Leaving it peaceful
We close the ground carefully and tidy the site, so it feels like a resting place and not a work site.
Our valley
Rooted in the Yampa Valley
This is the land, the animals, and the equipment we care for and work with every day.
Our truck and excavator, on the road to a job 
Winter is part of life here, for us and our animals
Questions families often ask
If yours is not here, please call. We are happy to talk it through with you.
What animals do you bury?
Horses, cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, pigs, and family pets. If you are not sure whether we can help, please call and ask us.
How quickly can you come?
We answer day or night, every day of the year. When you call, we will tell you honestly how soon we can be there, without making promises we cannot keep.
Can my animal be buried on my own property?
In most cases, yes. We choose a spot at a safe distance from wells, streams, and property lines, and we follow Colorado and county guidelines. If your land is not suitable, we will talk through other options with you.
Can we be there?
Of course. Some families want to be present, and some prefer not to watch. Both are completely okay, and we will go at your pace.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size of your animal, where you are, and the ground conditions. We will give you a clear price over the phone before anything is scheduled.
Do you work in winter?
Yes. We have our own equipment and work through every season. Snow and frozen ground can change the timing, and we will tell you plainly what to expect.
What should I do while I wait?
If you can, keep other animals away and cover your animal with a tarp or blanket. It also helps to note how we would reach the spot. Nothing needs to be figured out before you call.
Serving the Yampa Valley
We are based in Steamboat Springs.
We travel across Routt County and the communities nearby, and we come to you.
- Steamboat Springs
- Hayden
- Oak Creek
- Yampa
- Phippsburg
- Stagecoach
- Clark
- Milner
- Toponas
- Craig
Outside this list? Call anyway. If we can reach you, we will.
Get in touch
We are here when you need us
Call when you are ready, or send us an email and we will reply as soon as we can.
Call us
(970) 819-5779Where we are
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487We come to you. Service is provided on your property.Hours
- Every day
- Open 24 hours
Loss does not keep business hours, and neither do we.
We're here for you
Whenever you are ready, we are only a call away. There is no hurry, and you do not have to decide anything alone.
Answered day or night, every day of the year.