01 Jun The Importance of Pet Cremation: Honoring the Memories of Our Beloved Companions
Pets worldwide give us a sense of happiness and meaning. Zebra’s pet ownership statistics report shows that over 455 million cats and dogs are kept as pets globally. Tamed animals make for excellent lifelong companions. As a dog, horse, or cat owner, you may stay a decade or more with the same pet. They appear in our family albums and on our last will. They’re considered part of the family. The loss of one can, therefore, be nearly as devastating as losing a human companion.
Reasons for Pets Death
Pet loss can happen in several ways. Some pets die naturally due to old age, accidents, or sickness, while others are euthanized based on a vet’s recommendation. Both instances are equally distressing for pet owners. While those who don’t own pets may not understand the depth of affection you have for your pet, there are healthy ways to grieve your pet and come to terms with the loss.
Last Rites for Your Pet
Most of us do some sort of send-off for our departed companion. We could decide to bury the pet in our backyard or seek pet cremation services, then scatter the ashes somewhere we feel the pet would have been happy to end up. Some of us hold a mini-burial ceremony where we reminisce about all the good times we shared with our pets.
How you, as a pet owner, choose to deal with the remains of your dead pet is mostly determined by where the pet died and its size. If your pet is assisted in dying through euthanasia, your vet will probably recommend a sanitary way of dealing with the carcass. In terms of size, a goldfish, hamster, lizard, or another animal within this size category is more likely to be buried in the backyard than a fully-grown German shepherd or a horse. For a large pet, pet cremation services are ideal. Then, if you wish, you can either hold on to, scatter, or bury the ashes nearby.
As your pet ages or deteriorates in health due to an incurable ailment, it’s essential to begin thinking about its final days and how you’ll say goodbye. Will you let it die naturally, or will you need the assistance of a vet? Will you cremate or bury? Answers to these decisions depend on your personal beliefs, what you sense your pet would want, and any other specific factors that apply to your situation. Ultimately, the goal is to honor the memories of the inspiring companionship you had when your pet was alive. Give us a call today for more information on our services.