Burial Options - Deciding The Appropriate Burial Method For Your Dog

The more time we spend with our dogs, they literally an integral part of our lives, our family, and the thought of being without them can be too much for some.

But this is something that is unavoidable. It will happen. And even though preparing for our friend's final resting place is something nobody wants to do, it would be best to decide early on which method would be most appropriate.

Looking at the possible methods is a daunting task that can affect your judgment when you are grieving for the loss of your pet. Therefore, deciding which method would be most appropriate should be done long before it is your pet's time to go.

Below is a list of the many ways we lay our dogs to their final place of rest.

Pet Cemetery

These burial grounds are usually located in quiet areas. Some of these burial grounds have certain areas where the remains of the owners can be laid to rest with their pets. One particular pet cemetery that is well known has been around for 40 years, and is located on church areas in New Jersey.

These are two questions every pet owner should ask before deciding on a proper burial place:

1. Will the owner of the property keep the land as a burial place for pets in the future? In order to find out, contact the county recorder's clerk and verify that the property will indeed be kept as a pet cemetery. Otherwise, the company can legally exhume your dog and market the land.

2. Will the cemetery also charge a maintenance fee? This is to ensure the burial place is being properly maintained.

Cremation

You can choose from three types of cremation

1. Individual cremation: Only one dog is cremated, with the ashes being kept by the family.

2. Private cremation: Numerous pets are cremated in separate chambers so that the ashes can be returned to the rightful owner's family.

3. Common cremation: Includes numerous pets, but the ashes will not be returned.

A reputable crematory will offer you a view of their headquarters and allow you to be present during your pet's cremation. When your pet's ashes are returned to you, you will have the option to bury them, spread them across special locations, or place them in an urn.

Body disposal: Your vet will take care of your dog's body for a minimum charge. The bodies can be either incinerated or sent to a landfill. If your dog is scheduled to be cremated, contact the crematorium to ensure that the facility works with your vet.

Backyard Burial: Check your local county's rules on backyard burials for pets. Consider this question: If you are going to be moved in a few years time, will leaving your pet's remains behind bother you?

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