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Basics You Should Know When Organizing A Worthy 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.

The burial will be a big deal. Smaller animals can be buried in a little cardboard box. Larger animals might not fit in a small shoebox and will instead have to be placed in the ground without a container. Many people choose to bury the creature in the back yard under a beautiful tree.

Cremation might also be an option for some people. This way, the ashes themselves can be saved. Most urns can store ashes for a long period of time. Urns also have sealed tops so that the ashes inside will not spill out onto the floor if the container slips over on its side.

Pictures of the animal might also be presented to guests. This is a good way to remember the dog or cat. Friends and neighborhoods might appreciate a look at Fluffy as he was a few years before. These pictures can later be set up around the house after the ceremony is finished.

Small kids might have an especially tough time with the loss of a family pet. They might need to have the situation gently explained to them by a loved one. With some delicate words, they will eventually understand that their animal friend will not be coming back.

At the end of the day, a pet funeral should be planned properly. Some families might wish to pull out all the stops. Whether they want to do a burial or a cremation, they can seek professional advice before they begin. Fluffy can be given an eminently elegant sendoff with flowers and memorial plaques.