Pet Cremation or Burial?
What Pet Memorial Is Best For You.

Often the last thing we think about is pet cremation or burial when preparing for the loss of our cats.

We are so overcome with the emotion of actually losing our beloved cat friend that we put to the back of our minds just what we are going to do with their remains.

As most cats do unfortunately end their days at the veterinary office it is best to think ahead, so you will be able to let the vet know straight away what is to be done with the remains.

If you have not thought about your options you may make a hasty decision, one that you later may regret.

Pet Cremation or Burial?

We are all different and we all think differently about death. My family for instance are not what you call very demonstrative and so when it comes to death we like to keep things simple.

We have never been people who visit gravestones etc. So our pet cats have either been buried in the garden or we have allowed the vet to dispose of the remains for us.

I know other people feel that having a burial or cremation for a pet a fitting tribute, a good way to say goodbye and also helps them come to terms with the loss.

So if you feel that you would like to mark your pets passing in a more physical way, here are a few options for you to consider:

• Home Burial - This may be the simplest way for you and your family to have a final resting place close to hand. You may want to mark the spot with a pet memorial plaque or headstone or by simply planting a tree or bush.

  We have decided that when the time comes for our little Mo, that we are going to bury her under her favourite tree in the garden. You can also have a tree professionally planted and marked by Treegivers.com

You must remember when carrying out a home burial that you must be able to dig deep enough so that they will not be disturbed and that you should bury them in a place that is unlikely to be dug in the future, so avoid flowerbeds.

• Pet Cremation – You may decide that you would like to have your pets remains at home but are either unable to bury the remains or would prefer not too. Having a specialist service carry out the pet cremation and return the ashes to you is a good solution.

  Some services will even arrange for the collection of the cat’s remains from the vet’s office. It’s best to check in advance that your vets office allows other pet cremation services to collect from them.

When the ashes are returned to you, you can then decide to either scatter the ashes, perhaps in a special place your cat liked to sleep outside. Or you may want to have them put into a urn or made into a piece of memorial jewellery.

• Pet Cemetery Burial – This is perhaps the most expensive option but has the advantage that your cat will have a more elaborate final resting place than a home burial and that you know that the grave will be looked after for “in perpetuity”. This may be especially comforting if you move away or something happens to you.

  You may even be able to arrange a complete funeral and memorial service if this is something you would like. Some of you may be thinking that this would be over the top, but remember we all have our own ways of coping with death.

  This may be the best way for some people to mark the passing of their cat and allowing them to come to terms with the loss.

Decide what is best for you and your family.

As you can see there are many options available regarding the disposal of your pets remains from pet cremation to home burial.

Also there are many ways to keep your cats memory alive, from plaques and headstones, personalised jewellery some containing a small particle of the cremains (ashes), to vessels and urns.

How you decide to mark your cats passing is a totally personal thing. However do remember that other members of your family will also be affected by the loss and it is always wise to seek their opinion on what to do with the remains. They may have other beliefs or needs that should be taken into consideration.

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