What Should I Choose Afterwards- Cremation Or Burial

A dog is not just a pet; it is a friend, a companion, and even part of your family. Parting you’re your pet is the hardest thing any owner can ever have to deal with. However, as hard as it is, sometimes it is the best decision. When your dog falls critically ill or grows too old, its quality of life will become more challenging. Dr. Ray Spragley may recommend two ways of doing this, with one being in home dog euthanasia which is quick and painless.

It is advisable to call in a holistic vet near me to administer the euthanasia. However, you will have to decide on your pet’s final send-off. As a pet owner, you would have to decide if you’ll bury your beloved pet or cremate them.  To help guide you, we have outlined what each involves helping you make the best decision.

Cremation

There is a growing preference for cremation than burial. The reason for this varies. However, the process has become quite affordable. With cremation, the dog’s remains are placed in a chamber heated at 1400-1800 degrees and the remains are reduced to ashes or calcium compounds. There is no standard time of how long the process will take.

Once the process is done, the chamber is cooled and the remains placed in an urn. The urn is then given back to the owner to decide the next step of the journey. Another option is to have the ashes disposed of. But this decision is personal.

However, different kinds of cremation come at different prices and there types that are;

• Private cremation; here, your pet is cremated alone in the chamber and in some places, they may allow the owners to view the process in a separate room.
• Semi-private cremation; here, multiple pets are cremated at a go but each pet is placed in its partition. This form may lead to ashes mix up.
• Communal; it is a mass cremation where there is no separation of pets and ashes are not returned.

Either way, the type of cremation you choose will depend on your budget and wishes.

Burial

Since not everyone is comfortable with cremation; the other option available is burial. You can choose in-home pet burial but it should first be allowed by the state. That’s because some urban areas are against in-home pet burial. If it is allowed, the body should be wrapped in a biodegradable bag and deposited at least 3 feet in the ground in an undisturbed area.  A stone may be then placed in the area as a reminder.

In-home burial is not allowed, and then it would be wise to contact the right authority to decide on where else to bury the remains of your pet, fortunately there’s the option of a pet cemetery. During the ceremony, other family members can be present for the final send-off.

Whether you choose cremation or burial, the decision will depend on your wishes and budget. The right choice should be one that you are comfortable and at ease with. If you choose cremation, do get in touch with the right service providers to determine which type of cremation you prefer. And if you opt for burial, ensure in-home burial is state allowed, if not, then a pet cemetery would do.