Grieving For and Commemorating Your Pet
After a decision has been made to euthanize your pet there are a few options open to you about handling his/her remains. You may feel it is easier on you to leave your pet at the clinic for disposal, and that is fine.
A popular option is to take your pet’s body home to bury in your garden. This is appropriate for those who own their own home. However check with council regulations because sometimes such pet burials are prohibited. If you are renting, or move house frequently this is not a good choice.
Pet cemeteries are another option. The surroundings are usually serene and the site is looked after. There is a sense of dignity, permanence and security with this option. Prices will vary depending on the services you want and the type of pet you have.
One decision that helps with what you want is whether you want your pet cremated. This option is less expensive and enables you to choose what you will do with your pet’s remains and how you want to, or where you want to, scatter them.
For many owners they will already know what their pet’s favourite spot is and it is relatively easy to scatter the remains. If scattering the remains is not a choice then it is possible to keep them in an urn. There are a wide variety of decorative urns, or possibly you could decorate it yourself.
Each of these options allows you to commemorate your pet … Read More >>>