Pittsburgh Pet Cremation - Jason Wilt
Pittsburgh Pet Cremation is a mobile pet cremation service owned and operated by Jason Wilt. His service is particularly relevant in a time of social distancing, but it’s also a great service for those who have accessibility issues or for those who don’t have access to transportation.
Jason learned about the funeral industry at a young age. His father was a funeral director, and so he’s been around the industry all of his life. He implemented that knowldege and his love for animals and started Pittsburgh Pet Cremation about 5 years ago. His business serves the Greater Pittsburgh area, and over the past couple of years he’s seen a steady increase in PPC’s business. We asked him for the secret to his success…
How do you typically market your services, and what does your typical customer look like?
We market our services on the web and social media. We focus on individuals, especially those who don't have access to transportation. We also have a few partnerships with various veterinarian offices and humane societies.
How do those partnerships work?
The partnerships we have with veterinary hospitals are mainly agreements that say when a person's pet may be euthanized, the vet will tell them about our services so we can assist them during this difficult time.
Do you have any marketing resources that you can share?
We don't have any secret weapons for marketing, just web and social media! We do send materials to various veterinary offices in the form of postcards that their clients can take home with them.
Has the pandemic changed your outreach efforts or caused any change in customer requests?
The pandemic hasn't really changed anything with us, our business hasn't been any slower or busier than usual. As far as customer requests, some now require that we wear a mask. But we have been following social distancing and CDC guidelines when we are in a home or office.
“Our plan… is to get our services
more well-known in the
veterinary community
and animal foundations!”
Do you have any special plans for your business in the second half of the year?
Our plan for the second half of the year is to get our services more well-known in the veterinary community and animal foundations!
Your work in a difficult industry. What do you like most about owning your own business?
I enjoy assisting people and providing a service that is a hard topic to deal with for some. It’s the reason I started Pittsburgh Pet Cremation.
So I’ve asked everybody this… if you had to be a dog breed, what would it be and why?
If I had to be a dog breed, I would be a pitbull. I have had three pitbulls and they are fun, energetic, outgoing, and friendly, despite the bad reputation they get. They are some of the sweetest dogs who just need a little love and understanding. They’re just big babies!
Contact Pittsburgh Pet Cremation
Web: https://www.pittsburghpetcremation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pittsburghpetcremation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pittsburghpetcremation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pghcremation
Phone: 412-206-9266