About Us
A Legacy of Love and Compassion
Hello, I'm Robert, the founder of The Final Ride. My journey to starting this compassionate service began from a place of profound personal loss and need. Caring for my stepfather during his final days, I experienced the devastating moment of losing my 15-year-old chihuahua, my constant companion. It happened so suddenly—one moment he was there, and the next he was gone.
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In the midst of my grief, with a hospice nurse by my side, I realized I had no idea what to do with my dear friend's remains. My only option was to leave him in the garage until Monday. The heartache of not being able to give him a proper farewell was overwhelming.
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That’s when I understood the need for a service like The Final Ride. I wanted to provide a dignified and compassionate option for other pet owners facing similar situations. Our service is designed to be there for you, offering immediate and respectful assistance when you need it most.
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We believe in honoring your pet’s memory with the respect they deserve. From providing a gentle in-home pickup to offering memorial keepsakes like clay paw prints, we aim to make this difficult time a bit more bearable.
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The Final Ride was born out of love and necessity, to ensure that no one else has to go through what I did without support. We are here for those moments when you need someone to turn to. We're not just a service; we're a compassionate hand in your time of need.
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Save our number, 859-740-0195. We hope you never need us, but we're here if you do.
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Robert Matheny, Founder
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Robert Matheny
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In My Own Words
Our Trusted Partner
To uphold our commitment to the highest standards of dignified care and professionalism, we've established a trusted partnership with Bluegrass Pet Crematorium, a local, state-of-the-art facility. This collaboration allows us to combine our personal, hands-on service with their specialized expertise and advanced cremation technology.
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What this means for you is seamless peace of mind: you make one call to The Final Ride, and we handle every detail. We coordinate directly with Bluegrass Pet Crematorium to ensure your companion's respectful cremation, and we personally oversee the return of their ashes to your family. This partnership guarantees that your pet receives the utmost care from the moment they are in our hands until they are gently returned to yours.
Central Kentucky Service Areas
The Final Ride is proud to offer 24/7 compassionate pet cremation and aftercare services throughout Central Kentucky, providing respectful and supportive options to families in their time of need. We can usually respond to you within one hour.
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We are happy to serve pet parents in the Central Kentucky towns of Lexington, Danville, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Frankfort, Richmond, Versailles, Georgetown, Wilmore, Lancaster, Lawrenceburg, Stanford, Junction City, Burgin, Perryville, Crab Orchard, Ravenna, Hustonville, Salvisa, and Keene.
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If your city is not listed or you have questions about our service area, please contact us.
The Final Ride in Media & On the Web
In a time of grief, knowing and trusting the people who will be caring for your beloved pet is everything. We invite you to visit our media page to hear our story and learn about our unwavering commitment to compassionate care, including Google reviews and testimonials by our customers. We understand it's important to know who will be taking care of you!
