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Facts To Notice When Planning A Pet Funeral

Dealing with a pet funeral can be a very rough job indeed. If the animal that has died was a family member for many years, then a proper sendoff will need to be given. As long as the dog or cat is shown the proper deference, everyone in the family should have a much easier time mourning its passing.

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.

Small kids might have a hard time dealing with the event. If this occurs, parents can gently take them aside and explain what has happened. With tactfulness, the adults will be able to help the kids through the ceremony.

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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