Honoring The Memory: Individual Pet Cremation

For many pet owners, individual pet cremation is
the best way to honor the memory of a beloved
companion. Following the loss of a pet, an owner
has several decisions to make regarding the
remains. Most states no longer permit backyard
burial for health reasons, and in the case of
large animals, digging a hole is just not
practical. Another option is to have the pet's
remains interred in a pet cemetery, which is a
fairly costly process.

That leaves cremation, which allows people to
keep the cremated remains (known as cremains)
with them or scatter them in a symbolic place.
So many families relocate so often that it
doesn't make sense to bury the family pet in a
yard they will only have for a few years. There
are two types of cremation available: communal
and individual.

Individual pet cremation is a bit more expensive
than communal cremation, but it does guarantee
that the cremains returned to the owner are in
fact those of the right pet. Pets are cremated
on their own within the cremation chamber and
all the remains are carefully removed before the
next cremation starts . This differs from
communal cremation, in which case the cremains
of several animals are mingled and will go to a
memorial area as their last resting place.

When an animal dies, the body can be left with
the vet although it is better to deal directly
with the pet crematorium. The cremains, which
are actually mostly bone fragments with the
consistency of sand, not ashes, will be returned
to the pet owner in a sealed plastic bag which
will be placed inside the chosen container. If
the cremains are not going to be scattered, it
is recommended that they stay in the bag to
protect against moisture or accidental spillage.

Some pet owners will scatter the remnants in a
yard, a park, or along a favorite walk. Others
prefer to keep the cremains in a wooden box,
often called an urn after the metal or porcelain
jars used for human cremains. Urns can be any
container, but there are boxes available that
come with an engraved name plate. Some owners
like to include a collar, name tag, or toy in
the urn as well. When choosing an urn, a rough
guide to size is to allow one cubic inch per
pound based on the pet's weight when alive,
leaving extra space for a collar or toy if one
will be added.

Individual cremation offers a tangible piece of
the departed, something beautiful on which to
focus emotions and fond memories. Whether urns
are displayed or put away, they serve as a
memorial of the love shared between pet and
owner. Similarly, scattering the cremains in a
place or places the pet associated with
happiness can help ease the grieving process.
Most veterinary offices have information about
cremation and local facilities; pet owners can
also look online for more information or to
purchase urns and other memorials.

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To ensure you receive a genuine individual pet
cremation service you need to understand how to
find a trusted pet crematorium. The author
advises you to consult
http://www.petcrematorium-petcemetery.co.uk

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