Payment
Payment handled beforehand
Payment is handled beforehand so your final moments are not interrupted by forms, invoices, or decisions under pressure.
A permanent solid-hardwood urn for the home, with antique brass corner detailing — real weight and quiet presence, built to last.
One numbered tag · one chamber · one companion at a time · SafeHarbour Verified
A note on the ashes
A representative portion of your horse's ashes is returned in the urn; the remainder is laid to rest respectfully in our care.
If your horse has already passed and is still with you, please don't wait for the form. Call Alby now on 0493 814 474.
Practical Preparation
Everything you need to know — so the time we spend together can be focused entirely on your horse.
You do not need to hold everything in your head right now. We will guide you through every step.
This section makes the practical side clear before we arrive, so your focus can stay on your horse.
We've written this to reduce uncertainty, not add to it. If you only remember one thing, let it be this: you can call and ask us to talk you through it.
Payment
Payment is handled beforehand so your final moments are not interrupted by forms, invoices, or decisions under pressure.
Final Goodbye
Many families choose to step away during collection so the memory they carry is of love, not logistics. We will guide that with care.
Keepsakes
Mane, tail, shoes, rugs — gather anything you wish to keep before we arrive. We include this here so nothing important is forgotten.
Complete the "Let's Begin Their Farewell" form when you're ready — it only takes a few quiet minutes and helps us prepare to care for your horse properly.
We ask that payment is finalised before we arrive. This isn't about paperwork — it's about presence. The moment we step onto your property, we want our entire focus on your horse and on you, with no forms, transactions, or interruptions between us.
To make this as simple as possible, Rachael will send your invoice by email as soon as your booking is confirmed. Once you've settled, simply send your receipt through by text or email and we'll take care of everything from there.
Options include Afterpay, VetPay (15-minute approval), card by phone, and direct bank transfer.
If the time comes suddenly, just call us. We will walk you through each step calmly, clearly, and without pressure.
Every horse, property and distance is different. Call Alby directly for a clear, no-obligation quote and to talk through your options.
Call Alby on 0493 814 474Phone Alby directly, or send a quick text or WhatsApp. There's no pressure — we'll calmly walk through what's right for you and your horse.
Every horse is handled under SafeHarbour Verification — one numbered tag, one chamber, one companion at a time.
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They dropped everything to be here the day I lost my boy.
“I could not recommend Alby and Rachael highly enough to take care of your beloved fur family. The empathy and support they provide is second to none. They made an already difficult process so reassuring. And I trusted them to take the best of care of my boy.…”
Treated with such kindness from the very first call.
“Alby and the Harbourside team were so kind and compassionate when we lost our beloved Lydian. From the first phone call we felt looked after — nothing was rushed, nothing was outsourced, and every detail was handled with such care. Having him returned home to…”
They understood she was family, not ‘just a bird’.
“Our cockatiel Pippa was with us for 18 years — through three house moves, two kids growing up, and every morning coffee on the verandah. When she passed I was nervous about ringing around because some places really do treat small pets like an afterthought.…”