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Is Dog Cremation Or Burial the best option?
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After your pet passes on, taking care of their remains is the last thing you want to think about. So it’s best to prepare yourself by knowing your options, and maybe even making your choice, beforehand. This article discusses the two main options for taking care of your dog’s remains: cremation and burial.
The Dog Cremation Process
With more pet owners choosing cremation over burial — partly due to city ordinances in urban communities — cremation has become more affordable and easier than ever. The process of cremation is where your pet is placed in a chamber that is heated to 1400-1800 degrees and the heat reduces your pet’s remains to basic calcium compounds that we call ashes.
After cooling, the remains are removed from the chamber and are either placed in an urn (or other container) and given back to the owner, or are disposed of accordingly. Whether or not you’d like to take your pet’s ashes home with you depends on the type of cremation you’ll choose. Your budget plays a role here, as well.
Dog Cremation Types
There are three main types of pet cremation: private, semi-private and communal. Though terms may vary, the principles are the same.
Private Cremation
Just like it sounds, this choice ensures that your pet will be alone in the cremation chamber, and that the ashes you receive after the procedure is over, are your pet’s alone.
Viewing Cremation
Not always available, a viewing cremation allows family to be present during the process in a separate viewing room. Otherwise the same as a private cremation.
Semi-Private Cremation
Also called a “partitioned” cremation, this option places multiple pets in the same chamber. Though they each have their own partition, co-mingling of ashes does occur. Note: In some places this process is considered a “Private” cremation so be sure to clarify this beforehand if you don’t want to risk your dog’s ashes mingling with others. In fact, many do not offer this service at all so it is crucial to make sure you are getting what you want at the price you expect.
Communal Cremation
This option is also known as “Mass” or “Batch” cremation and places multiple animals in the same chamber with no form of separation. No urn is returned to the pet owner in this situation.
Dog Cremation QuestionsUnderstandably, you have a lot of questions surrounding your pet’s after care. No matter who you choose to perform this service for your pet, be sure you ask these questions, and that you’re satisfied with the answers before you move forward.
Who Will Perform The Cremation?
Many vets can perform cremation services, however, there are crematories that cater just to pets. The pet crematory industry is not highly regulated, though, so if you choose to use an outside service, be sure you use a recommended company and ask them lots of questions about their practices. We recommend searching for an accredited member of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance. When you’re determining services for your loved one, you can never have too much information or reassurance.
(Note - in SA the Pet Burial you choose should be a member of the International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC))
How Long Does It Take?
As this is a non-regulated industry, there is no standard time period because every place is different. Many factors will determine the time frame including how far your pet has to travel to have this service performed. When you’re looking into this process for you and your dog, be sure to ask this question so you’re not stressed if the process takes several weeks instead of several days.
How Can I Be Sure It’s My Dog’s Ashes?
Whether you’re using your vet or a cremation service, ask them how, and what system they use to track the animals. Ultimately, it comes down to trust. Trusting the individual or organization you use to perform this service for you is key.
Is There An Earth-Friendly Solution?The BioUrn is a great way to plant a tree with your beloved pet’s ashes, allowing it to grow with the nourishment of your furry friend’s love. This is a great way to give back to the environment while also memorializing your sweet friend
Home Burial
If the cremation route is not for you and you’d prefer to bury your pup at home, first make sure the law allows it. (In some urban areas, it’s actually illegal to bury your pet on your own property and you’ll need to contact the city to find the best way to dispose of the body.) If you do opt for home burial, make sure you bury your dog at least three feet deep in an area that’s likely to be largely undisturbed, and wrap the body in bio-degradable material. A stone or marker at the site is a great way to memorialize your pet, and also to let others know that the site is sacred.
The Dog Cremation Process
With more pet owners choosing cremation over burial — partly due to city ordinances in urban communities — cremation has become more affordable and easier than ever. The process of cremation is where your pet is placed in a chamber that is heated to 1400-1800 degrees and the heat reduces your pet’s remains to basic calcium compounds that we call ashes.
After cooling, the remains are removed from the chamber and are either placed in an urn (or other container) and given back to the owner, or are disposed of accordingly. Whether or not you’d like to take your pet’s ashes home with you depends on the type of cremation you’ll choose. Your budget plays a role here, as well.
Dog Cremation Types
There are three main types of pet cremation: private, semi-private and communal. Though terms may vary, the principles are the same.
Private Cremation
Just like it sounds, this choice ensures that your pet will be alone in the cremation chamber, and that the ashes you receive after the procedure is over, are your pet’s alone.
Viewing Cremation
Not always available, a viewing cremation allows family to be present during the process in a separate viewing room. Otherwise the same as a private cremation.
Semi-Private Cremation
Also called a “partitioned” cremation, this option places multiple pets in the same chamber. Though they each have their own partition, co-mingling of ashes does occur. Note: In some places this process is considered a “Private” cremation so be sure to clarify this beforehand if you don’t want to risk your dog’s ashes mingling with others. In fact, many do not offer this service at all so it is crucial to make sure you are getting what you want at the price you expect.
Communal Cremation
This option is also known as “Mass” or “Batch” cremation and places multiple animals in the same chamber with no form of separation. No urn is returned to the pet owner in this situation.
Dog Cremation QuestionsUnderstandably, you have a lot of questions surrounding your pet’s after care. No matter who you choose to perform this service for your pet, be sure you ask these questions, and that you’re satisfied with the answers before you move forward.
Who Will Perform The Cremation?
Many vets can perform cremation services, however, there are crematories that cater just to pets. The pet crematory industry is not highly regulated, though, so if you choose to use an outside service, be sure you use a recommended company and ask them lots of questions about their practices. We recommend searching for an accredited member of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance. When you’re determining services for your loved one, you can never have too much information or reassurance.
(Note - in SA the Pet Burial you choose should be a member of the International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories (IAOPCC))
How Long Does It Take?
As this is a non-regulated industry, there is no standard time period because every place is different. Many factors will determine the time frame including how far your pet has to travel to have this service performed. When you’re looking into this process for you and your dog, be sure to ask this question so you’re not stressed if the process takes several weeks instead of several days.
How Can I Be Sure It’s My Dog’s Ashes?
Whether you’re using your vet or a cremation service, ask them how, and what system they use to track the animals. Ultimately, it comes down to trust. Trusting the individual or organization you use to perform this service for you is key.
Is There An Earth-Friendly Solution?The BioUrn is a great way to plant a tree with your beloved pet’s ashes, allowing it to grow with the nourishment of your furry friend’s love. This is a great way to give back to the environment while also memorializing your sweet friend
Home Burial
If the cremation route is not for you and you’d prefer to bury your pup at home, first make sure the law allows it. (In some urban areas, it’s actually illegal to bury your pet on your own property and you’ll need to contact the city to find the best way to dispose of the body.) If you do opt for home burial, make sure you bury your dog at least three feet deep in an area that’s likely to be largely undisturbed, and wrap the body in bio-degradable material. A stone or marker at the site is a great way to memorialize your pet, and also to let others know that the site is sacred.
Biotree
Preparation
Before you begin the burial service there are some things you’ll want to do. If you’d like to put your dog to rest in a more peaceful position, be aware that rigor mortis starts to set in around 3 hours. At that point it can be tough to put your dog into the position you want
Choosing a ContainerThere are many containers to choose from to lay your dog to rest. Coffins can be specifically made to fit your dog and the burial can be an experience in which the whole family participates, in remembrance of your beloved dog. If a coffin is not in your budget, there are other options depending on the size of your pet.
Small Pets
Refrigeration
If you’d like to bury your dog, but are unable to due to weather (snow) or some other event, you’ll need to refrigerate the remains. Be sure to place the body in an airtight, well-labeled container. If small enough, place the container in the refrigerator or another cold location. It is not necessary to freeze the body; however, if the body is too large to place in the refrigerator and you only have space in the freezer you may do this. I suggest that if you are unable to bury the body for an extended period of time that you look into cremation. It is difficult to say goodbye to a pet and move on if you are unable to lay her to rest for weeks or even months.
Burial In A Pet Cemetery
The final, and most expensive, option is to have your pet laid to rest in a pet cemetery. This option might appeal to you if you would like to have a sacred site to visit to remember your beloved pet, but you just can’t bring yourself to cope with the home burial process. This is also something to consider if you are in a rental property or an area that does not allow home burial. Pet cemeteries offer a wide range of products and services including providing caskets, headstones, and burial site maintenance. Some will even perform a memorial service for you and your family to attend. Costs and available services vary widely by location, so you will want to inquire in your local area.
Before you begin the burial service there are some things you’ll want to do. If you’d like to put your dog to rest in a more peaceful position, be aware that rigor mortis starts to set in around 3 hours. At that point it can be tough to put your dog into the position you want
Choosing a ContainerThere are many containers to choose from to lay your dog to rest. Coffins can be specifically made to fit your dog and the burial can be an experience in which the whole family participates, in remembrance of your beloved dog. If a coffin is not in your budget, there are other options depending on the size of your pet.
Small Pets
- Lunch box
- Cigar box
- Matchbox
- Shoebox
- Tupperware
- Jewelry container
- Sunglasses container
- Cardboard box
- Hat box
- Laundry basket
- Wicker basket
- Barrel
- Chest
- Wooden Crate
- Trunk Tote
Refrigeration
If you’d like to bury your dog, but are unable to due to weather (snow) or some other event, you’ll need to refrigerate the remains. Be sure to place the body in an airtight, well-labeled container. If small enough, place the container in the refrigerator or another cold location. It is not necessary to freeze the body; however, if the body is too large to place in the refrigerator and you only have space in the freezer you may do this. I suggest that if you are unable to bury the body for an extended period of time that you look into cremation. It is difficult to say goodbye to a pet and move on if you are unable to lay her to rest for weeks or even months.
Burial In A Pet Cemetery
The final, and most expensive, option is to have your pet laid to rest in a pet cemetery. This option might appeal to you if you would like to have a sacred site to visit to remember your beloved pet, but you just can’t bring yourself to cope with the home burial process. This is also something to consider if you are in a rental property or an area that does not allow home burial. Pet cemeteries offer a wide range of products and services including providing caskets, headstones, and burial site maintenance. Some will even perform a memorial service for you and your family to attend. Costs and available services vary widely by location, so you will want to inquire in your local area.
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