How to Get Your Animal Cremated

The death of a pet can be emotionally overwhelming. While there are no statistics available, today more pet owners are choosing cremation over a traditional burial, according to the Angel Ashes website. Many funeral homes now offer pet cremation services. When choosing cremation, you have to make some decisions.

Instructions

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      Contact local funeral homes or a pet crematorium. Ask your vet for recommendations. He can guide you through the process.

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      Arrange for transport of your deceased pet. Funeral homes will usually pick your pet up at your home or your vet's office as part of their cremation services.

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      Schedule an appointment to see your pet before cremation. The staff understands how important it is for you to say your final goodbyes.

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      Choose the cremation service. Funeral homes offer two types of pet cremations: private or group. If you want to keep your pet's ashes ("cremains"), make those arrangements.

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      Select a pet urn. Choose from many styles, ranging from a simple wooden box to a one-of-a-kind personalized memorial. Confirm that it's large enough to hold your pet's cremains.