With over 10 years of custom preservation experience, you can rest assured that your specimen is in good hands at Rest in Pieces.

- SMALL - geckos, ball pythons, mice, shrews, etc. skulls less than 1 in.
- MEDIUM - fetal kittens, rats, fetal piglets, squirrels, muskrats, etc. skulls less than 2 in.
- LARGE - fetal goats, rabbits, domestic cats, raccoons, larger snakes, etc. skulls 3+ in.
We take expert care in all of our wet specimen preservations. We pride ourselves on placing your specimen in a natural position to best honor its life in death. While we do take suggestions, we will place your specimen in the best fitting position and jar available.
- SMALL $100-$150
- MEDIUM $200-$250
- LARGE $300-$400+
Have you ever wondered how museums clean their skeletons? They use dermestid beetle colonies! We’ve been keeping dermestid beetles for over ten years now, and they are hungry to provide you with museum quality cleaned skulls & skeletons.
SKULL ONLY:
- SMALL $150-$200
- MEDIUM $200-$250
- LARGE $250-$350
- XL $400+
FULL SKELETON:
- SMALL $250-$300
- MEDIUM $300-$350
- LARGE $500-$800
- XL $800+
Our in-house entomology department is eager to pin your butterflies, moths, tarantulas, scorpions, wasps, beetles, and whatever else you might find into timeless and traditional entomological displays that will last a lifetime.
- INSECT PINNING & FRAME $100
- TARANTULA PINNING & FRAME $200
Kiersten Thomas, working under the business name O Wisteria, is a Richmond based multidisciplinary artist that works with both traditional and digital mediums, but specializes in pen and ink. Kiersten draws inspiration from the natural world, folklore, and the unknown; heavy on the symbolism and delicately working to balance darkness and light. Having experienced the loss of her own beloved cat, Kiersten brings a deep sense of empathy and understanding to her memorial pet portraits. See more of Kiersten’s work on Instagram @o.wisteria and at owisteria.com
- 5x7 in. Pen & ink portrait - $350
Courtney/VVitching Flower is a Richmond-based silversmith originally from Northern Virginia, who began her metalsmithing journey after taking a class in Washington, DC in 2021. Following the loss of her heart dog, Pao, in 2022, she turned to memorial jewelry as a way to preserve presence, memory, and connection beyond the physical. Creating these pieces became a source of healing and a ritual of remembrance, and she now offers that same space for others navigating loss. With a background in the veterinary field, her work sits at the intersection of grief, love, and preservation.
@vvitchingflower
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We’re here to re-articulate your specimens and pets with skillful care and attention to detail. We can accommodate most position requests. Specimens can take from 10-30+ hours to complete depending on size, species, and positioning. Please note if the skeleton is not already cleaned, an additional dermestid beetle cleaning service is required.
- $50/HOUR
- DOMESTIC CAT CLEANING & ARTICULATION $3000
- MUMMIFIED PAW $100
- WET SPECIMEN HEART PRESERVATION $100
- NOSE / PAW PRINT IN FRAME $25
- WHISKER COLLECTION IN VIAL $20
- HAIR / FUR COLLECTION IN JAR $20
- GLASS CLOCHE $20-$50
- LASER ENGRAVED NAMEPLATE $20-$30
- CUSTOM 5X7 INK PET PORTRAIT $350

Preservation Services

Additional Services

Did your taxidermy fall off the wall? Did something arrive broken from shipping? We can help! We have a very skilled repair team who is eager and ready to bring your mounts back to their former glory. Please note we are not taxidermists and do not skin and custom mount animals. We only offer repairs on already mounted pieces.
- Repairs are completed at $100/hr + materials & supplies
Rest in pieces has been Richmond’s go-to spot for taxidermy rentals for the past decade. Whether you’re filming a movie, setting up a photoshoot, or you just want a taxidermy sloth at your next birthday party, we got you. Please reach out to riprichmond@gmail.com with inquiries.
With over 10 years of experience buying and selling taxidermy, curiosities, and all things odd, we have well-versed insights on the current market for these items. We can give you accurate pricing information based on real-life sales and experiences. We have a wide network of trusted field experts, osteologists, zoologists and more to ensure your piece is appraised appropriately!
- Single Item Appraisal | $50
- Full Collection Appraisal | $100/hr plus associated travel fees if applicable (gas, lodging, etc)