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What To Notice When Organizing A Pet Funeral
When adults have been charged with organizing a pet funeral, they'll have to look into things carefully. They may even want to seek some professional advice early on in the process. There are a number of perfectly fine ways that a dog or cat can be honored with a memorial service.
People must first decide what they will do with the pet. Small birds, for example, can be gently placed in a shoebox and buried in the back yard. Larger animals will require a bit more planning. Dogs and cats might have to be buried in a larger box.
Other individuals might want to have a cremation instead. Instead of burying the animal in soil, the ashes can be scattered in the forest or added to an urn. Most urns are very decorative and will feature sealed tops. This way, the ashes will not become dislodged.
The ceremony might feature a number of lovely pictures of the departed pet. Whether families have recently lost a dog, cat, or bird, they can show off images of the animal during happier times. Some of its old toys might also be brought out for everyone to see.
The youngest members of the family might have an especially tough time saying farewell to the family pet. The adults can sit them down and gently explain the situation. When toddlers understand the natural cycle of life and death, they should more easily make it through.
In the end, a pet funeral will have to be planned out by the family well in advance. Adults should follow a checklist so that they can take care of all needed tasks. As long as the list has been double checked, there should not be any problems going forward.
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