Many people think that cremation is strictly for people, but that is not the case at all. It is possible to have your pet cremated when they pass as well. The guide below walks you through a few things you need to know about cremating your beloved pet.
Only Specific Cremation Businesses Will Cremate Pets
You cannot simply take your pet to a local funeral home when they pass away to have them cremated. There are health codes in place that can often prevent funeral homes from doing animal cremation in the space place where they do their human cremations. There are companies that offer clients the ability to have their pets cremated, though.
The Cost of the Cremation Can Vary
When your pet is cremated, the cost of the cremation can vary based on the size of your pet. Larger pets take larger to cremate and therefore often cost more than smaller pets who can be cremated relatively quickly. You should be able to get an estimate for the cost of the cremation before it is done to ensure that it is a cost you are willing to pay.
Specialized Urns Are Available
Many pet owners want their pet's ashes to be kept in an urn that has a design aspect that allows anyone who comes to their home to know that the urn contains the ashes of their beloved pet. There are some urns that have frames on them for you to place a picture of your pet or even have a plaque added that can be engraved with specific information about your pet.
You May Not Have to Transport Your Pet
Many pet owners have a hard time transporting their pet after they pass away because of the emotional connection that they had with the pet. Many cremation services will transport your pet for you so that you do not have to go through the emotional strain of trying to transport them on your own. It is important to contact the cremation company as soon as possible so that they can come and get the pet before it starts to decay.
After the pet has been cremated, the ashes will be placed in the urn that you purchased so that you do not actually have to handle the ashes on your own. You can then treasure your pet for years to come by placing the urn in a place where you can see it whenever you want.
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