Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Advantages & Disadvantages of Pet Cemetery Burials

After losing a beloved pet, we inevitably have to
deal with the practical and difficult matter of
figuring out what to do with our pet's remains.
Many choose a traditional pet burial, an ideal
choice for creating a formal, outdoor place that
you can visit to reflect fondly on the memories
you shared with your pet.

Some people choose to bury their pet in their
backyard, but it is important to understand the
process and requirements of backyard pet burial.
Research the rules and regulations with both your
state and county. Rules do vary quite a bit from
each county and state. The other option is
burying your pet in a pet cemetery. This can
option can help you ensure that the burial
process goes smoothly and correctly and that the
remains of your pets are taken care of and the
graveside tended to as necessary.

There are many benefits to laying a pet to rest
in a pet cemetery. The professional staff at a
pet cemetery can walk you through much of the
burial process, from choosing a casket for your
pet to planning a graveside service. This is very
helpful when you're grieving and in a state of
mind that can make it very difficult to make
important decisions. Also, the cemetery will have
staff to maintain the grounds, assuring that
where your dear friend is buried will always be
well taken care of.

Another benefit to using the services of a pet
cemetery is the fact that you don't have to
handle the remains of your pet, which can be
very, very painful and difficult for a grieving
pet owner. You can turn the remains over directly
from your veterinarian to the pet cemetery and
let them handle the rest, including the placement
of your pet memorial stone, which serves as a
great relief for many pet owners.

However, there are some downsides to using a pet
cemetery. The main thing is that the pet cemetery
might not be located in close proximity to your
home, making it inconvenient to visit your pet's
grave and pet headstone. This can be a deterrent
to some, who want to be able to visit the burial
site anytime they are feeling sad or nostalgic
about their dear pet companion. This is an
important point to consider in the first initial
months after the loss of a pet.

Another important thing to consider with the pet
cemetery option is the cost. There will be the
cost of the plot, the pet headstone, the burial
vessel and often some other incidental expenses.

Either way, the decision is yours and comes down
to a matter of personal preference. Some want to
feel as though their pet is nearby, which is why
they would prefer a pet memorial stone to be
placed someplace closer than a cemetery. Others,
however, prefer the option of putting the burial
services in the hands of a trained professional
as they grapple with their grief over the loss of
their beloved pet. This is where a pet cemetery
serves its truest advantage - to have the
professionals assist the pet owner in dealing
with the details so that the pet owner can focus
on saying goodbye to their loving, trusted pet
and friend.

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Colleen Mihelich is a Pet Loss Expert and the
founder of Peternity.com, a website dedicated to
celebrating and honoring the love we share with
our pets. Visit http://www.peternity.com to post
a free online pet memorial and to receive free
pet loss support gifts.

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