Pet Lovers

burial of animals

Pet Lovers

Posted by: david

8th Nov 2011 01:20pm

what do you think we should do with our pets after death.
a nice burial at home in the gardren
or be creamated by specialist people wh do this.animals tthat are cremated are all thrown in the furnce together,so their can be no separation of remains.i am for service a a nice garden on top


Comments 45

Roodog321
  • 22nd Apr 2014 04:17pm

It`s an individual choice,i have mostly buried my pets in a respectful and loving manner, but a couple have been cremated.Moving home is not an issue for me as I believe when a living being dies, their soul leaves their body behind and becomes part of the universe, and so no matter where I go they will always be with me as I forever carry them in my heart.

Sil sil
  • 22nd Apr 2014 09:47am

With our smaller pets like the rabbit we buried at home, but both dogs were cremated. They then were buried at home with a little farewell pray by the family. We haven't had a dog since, we may never... It's just too heart breaking

Shennae
  • 7th Apr 2014 10:16pm

All my budgies have been buried out the back with bricks over their grave to stop feral cats getting at them. We put flowers on each little grave and weed around the graves regularly. I think for a dog I would have them cremated and scatter some of their ashes in their favourite place (ie if your dog loved the river scatter their ashes there).

Charlottekay62
  • 18th Nov 2013 05:50pm

I have had a sadly frequent experience in this. I have fostered cats and kittens, as well keeping a large menagerie of my own for 15 years.

My first cat I lost to a rare disease. She was my favourite of all my cats, and a real 'kindred spirit" and her death left me distraught. When I went to bury in my own yard, I couldn't believe she was dead, she was so peaceful and healthy looking, much better than the last time I had seen her alive. So I got a local taxidermist to immortalize her (hate the word, stuffed). It took 3 months and $1000, but for Marmalade, it was right. I have once since then contemplated doing it for another cat, but in the end, I decided not to.

My personal choice is a quiet, solemn and usually private ceremony between me and my cat. I bury them quite deep, wrapped in a nice shroud, collar, favourite toys etc. I hang on to any name tag. Then I plant their favourite pot plant, or mine if they don't have one. In front of the plant I put an outdoor decoration cat, preferably with his name painted on. I then attach his name tag to the plant.

As part of my burial ritual, I say "I'll see you when you bloom". His cells will feed the plant till it burgeons way up above all the other plants and I will indeed be looking at the living being he has become.

Another reason I like this is because I rent, and I never liked burying my babies and then having to leave them when I go. This way, I take the plant with me so I have a living memory of my love for that animal. I have two plants like this at home with me now, and I love talking to them while pruning and dead heading.

Yes, I am nuts, I know. But they are precious above all others to me.

CSD
  • 15th Nov 2013 03:23pm

If you have a big enough garden, home burial is great. Having lived in my small house and garden for 20 years and had multiple small animals, who died, all buried in my garden, I have run out of space. I watch my severely, ageing cat and just don't know what to do when the time comes.

He is a favourite with my neighbours and has been a great character, but there's no more space. I believe that inner city vets just cremate en mass and it will be a sad farewell.

Having said that, since I have no family in this country, and I've been knocked back for organ and tissue donation, I've decided to be cremated as cheaply and fast as possible - so what's the difference?

miss mufett
  • 18th Sep 2013 11:03am

I agree with a home burial in the garden. A long time ago I went to the local dump and there was a large pile of dogs that had been put to sleep, just on the tip surface, it was very upsetting for me and my young children to see how some animals are disposed of.

Anonymous
  • 28th May 2013 07:20pm

We recently have had to say goodbye to our dear friend of 14 years, we had him cremated and put into a beautiful urn with his name inscribed on it. It's just nice to be able to always have him there. Also to have the option to take him with us wherever we go, rightfully where he should be. But either way, in the end it's what's best for you. Each to their own :)

celiak
  • 30th Apr 2013 07:46pm

My buster my best friend of 13 year tragically had to be euthanized last year. I cremated him and cemented him on my mums grave who died 6 year previous. I would not do it with every dog depending on how much funds i have at the time. but the people at the RSPCA were lovely and handled him with such care. I would definatly consider a rescue dog as my next friend for sure

Anonymous
  • 28th Apr 2013 09:18pm

Our family had our dog burn't and his ashes put into an urn.

Anonymous
  • 28th Apr 2013 02:19pm

I believe everyone is different. When my dog passed I had the vet bury him at our local dog cemetery, as I was renting and having him cremated would have been harder for me. Each to their own I say.

Mikaren
  • 26th Dec 2012 11:35am

I have buried my other pets in my yard because there was never a choice of cremation. When my little Tessie decides to leave me I shall be having her cremated. I intend to put a snip of her fur and some ashes into a locket so she will be close to my heart always. The rest of her ashes will be placed into a special urn as she is more of a child to me than a pet. I really don't care what people think of me about this subject because this is the way I feel. Since we won't be staying here forever I couldn't bear to leave her behind after everything she has done for me and means to me.

Annie_T
  • 5th Dec 2012 11:43pm

Its only 6 weeks since I had to make that decision about my cat, Dudley. I brought him home and with the aid of a friend, laid him in a corner of the garden, and said goodbye.
I couldn't have left him at the vet, and I didn't even think of cremation. I'm not aware of any laws regarding pet burial where I live, but if there are, well, maybe I've broken them. My dog Jessie was present when we did this, and she knows where her companion is.
I wouldn't have it any other way.

ninna
  • 5th Dec 2012 10:24pm

My parents recently had to euthanise their 15 year old dog & had her cremated with her ashes placed in an urn with a lovely plaque on it. It helps them to remember her memories as she was before she became old & ill.
Many people bury their pets in the back yard but many councils have laws banning that practice so what to do with the pet's remains becomes a problem. I had to euthanise a previous dog 13 yrs ago & had no choice but to leave him with my vet to dispose of & I did not ask what they would do with his body. I don't think I want to know what they do with them.
If you are able to afford it I think cremation with the ashes being placed in an urn would be nice but it is costly.

Redsmarti
  • 4th Dec 2012 08:44pm

I've had my cat cremated, but they said the ashes they returned to us were from him alone.

I don't like the idea of getting ashes from some random animal that has nothing to do with me at all.

Greta
  • 24th Oct 2012 03:33pm

Although I have told my princess she is to live forever!
I considered having her stuffed, but that would be creepy!
she is only 4 year old staffy, but I was thinking about finding a plot where my partner and I would like to be buried, and have her put there :)
If not we will probably take her to her favourite place out in the bush and have a nice burial.

dane
  • 21st Oct 2012 04:41pm

I like the idea of burying your pet in a special place. I had a gorgeous staffy pup that died at 6 months and would have loved to bury him but our location is too uncertain, we're always moving. We just left it in the hands of the vet and remember him through the myriad of pictures we have. It was also very hard, even to see him as sick as he was, let alone if we had to see him after.....

Sammbo
  • 16th Oct 2012 06:57pm

Dead is dead and it's the memories that are important.

I've had to have two dogs and two cats put down. The fisrt we buried in the back yard, but since then we've allowed the Vet to take care of their bodies.

We've got the photos and the memories.

ellie
  • 15th Oct 2012 04:02pm

have had quite a few animals including dogs, pet rats, chickens, ferrets and
budgerigars and all have been buried at home. Rather than leave them at the vets to dispose of them I think if they are part of the family and all of ours have been it is much nicer to bury them at home.

amyfadime
  • 15th Oct 2012 04:25am

Hmm. I'm a little lost on this one. My cats are getting older (7+12) and 12yo has been diagnosed with feline cancer. It's hard thinking about the death of someone who has been apart of your life since you were 7 but even harder is what to do afterwards? I rent so a grave isn't the best idea and can't afford cremation (and leaving her for the vet t to dispose of isn't an option!) what should I do?

nanrho
  • 10th Oct 2012 08:54pm

i lost my 2 dogs a year ago and because i live in a town house with a fully paved yard i had them cremated they now live on my wall unit in beautiful carved boxes,i talk to them all the time,They were large dogs Mischka was a rottie x mastiff and Busta was a staffy x pit bull, so i couldn't bury them in the very small front garden,but i think everyone has to choose what is right for them

Anonymous
  • 10th Oct 2012 11:58am

I'm with Kacey on this one. I,ve just had my wee dog cremated, if you pay extra they cremate the animal on it's own so you know that is their ashes. I too will bury his ashes in my garden. My grandchildren gave me a lovely glass bowl with lots of small coloured pebbles and everytime we think of Bundy, we add another memory to the bowl using the coloured pebbles. She read a book to us that she got from the library teaching children to cope with the loss of a pet and this idea was in the book. I love it, when I look at the bowl it's so colourful and bright and happy, just like my wee dog!

Anonymous
  • 10th Oct 2012 11:57am

I'm with Kacey on this one. I,ve just had my wee dog cremated, if you pay extra they cremate the animal on it's own so you know that is their ashes. I too will bury his ashes in my garden. My grandchildren gave me a lovely glass bowl with lots of small coloured pebbles and everytime we think of Bundy, we add another memory to the bowl using the coloured pebbles. She read a book to us that she got from the library teaching children to cope with the loss of a pet and this idea was in the book. I love it, when I look at the bowl it's so colourful and bright and happy, just like my wee dog!

kfactor
  • 1st Oct 2012 07:33pm

My dog has just turned 15, and we have had this very discussion in the last few days. Rocky is more than just our pet, but my very best friend, He is a funny animal who lets me know when my migraines get bad and I'm heading for a seizure. He keeps runniing up and down the hallway until I follow him and lie down. We don't know how much longer he will be with us, but I've already planned a cremation for him. There is a few companies in Brisbane who specialise in pet cremation/ burial - they give you the ashes in a box or urn of your choice with a photo and it is done with dignity. And I believe they deserve it. Let's hope we don't have to say goodbye just yet.

Anonymous
  • 22nd Sep 2012 10:32pm

My dog passed away 2 weeks ago and at the time I told the vet to dispose of his body. Thinking about it now, if I had my chance again, I would ask to receive his ashes to sprinkle them over a beautiful flower garden. There's something comforting about the idea that the dog's spirit lives on through another living form.

Anonymous
  • 29th Jul 2012 05:22pm

i had a male jack russell dog who died at the age of 18. we had to have him euthanised as he was very sick, the hardest thing i ever had to do was hold him as he went to his permanent sleep. I wrapped him in his favourite blanket,and we even had a little coffin for him. We buried him in the back yard where i could see him every morning when i first looked out the window. We moved house recently so i made my husband dig up his coffin and he came with us to our new house. I wasnt leaving him behind as he was my baby. now he is still with us not buried in some strangers backyard.

Anonymous
  • 26th Jul 2012 07:38am

Our first dog is buried in the backyard, so she is with us all the time

nelly2
  • 12th May 2012 08:46am

Ithink its good that we have the choice of burying them in your garden or having them created and can do what you want with their ashes,i have lost some dearly loved pets and have always cremated them ,the feeling of having them near as possible to me is comforting and i talk to them every day.

Anonymous
  • 1st May 2012 02:06pm

Growing up, my family always have always buried our pets in our yard.. But personally now, if i was in the situation myself, i think getting my pet cremated is a nicer idea.

kristy-a
  • 30th Mar 2012 07:33pm

we have always burried our beloved pets who pass at home. our children are able to visit them and have helped to make head stones which helped them with the greiving process

Anonymous
  • 24th Jan 2012 06:24pm

I know my birds have always been a big part of my family and when one has flown off to the big nest in the sky there has always been a burial in the backyard,with a cross at the head of the grave.Luckily there wont be anymore cockatiel funerals in the garden as the last was buried before xmas and my new birds now Conures live up to 30 y/o's..

Anonymous
  • 16th Jan 2012 12:40am

I think that often pets can be just like a family member to people, especially children. Encouraging a ceremony of remembrance is a good way to say goodbye. I often have rats as pets and although they are wonderful companions, they are known to have short life-spans. All of them have been lovely pets to have and I was glad to have the time that I did with them. Each of my deceased rats have had a burial in the garden at my family home. I prefer this to any other farewell and will often put in a nice flower-bed on top of the grave.

Personally, I would opt not to get my pets cremated as there is no way of telling what the ashes contain. It is quite common for the ashes to become contaminated with other remains.

Ofcourse, there is the less preferred option of taxidermy but at this rate my house would be full of rats on display which would be a bit unnerving for guests and they would probably make me sad to look at.

leftysgirl
  • 10th Jan 2012 12:11pm

My daughters rabbit passed away very suddenly and she loved the thought of being able to bury it in the backyard . We also got a nice outdoor plant to put where it is buried so she always knows where it is.

Anonymous
  • 19th Dec 2011 02:14pm

I buried my cat at the bk of my home@its lovely having him there(Thomas)i talk 2him all the time when i hang my clothes on the line.

david
  • 19th Dec 2011 05:55pm

way to go leeming.obviously a loved cat keep in contact with thomas

Anonymous
  • 14th Dec 2011 11:55am

my first horse recently passed away so we buried her in her favorite paddock and said our good byes and build a beautiful remembrance plank for her. many people do different what you do doesn't mean you love them any less ^.^

woodie
  • 19th Dec 2011 06:08pm

We had a pet goat that looked after the cattle. He was buried in our yard and the Cattle were all brought down to say goodbye to him. That was over a year and a half ago and they still stop at his grave when they are in the yard and stand there quietly. Our Cattle are also pets and will be missed when they go too. They will be buried also. We have, dogs, cats and birds that are buried here too. Just because it's a bigger animal, it doesn't make it any less of a pet..It's good to see that other people feel the same way that we do..

david
  • 19th Dec 2011 05:51pm

good dani

david
  • 19th Dec 2011 05:49pm

sounds very practical to me.at least you know where your pets lay.in cremation,because they are done in mass,it is hard to know if your getting your pet back.i would say impossible(sad but true)

david
  • 19th Dec 2011 05:45pm
We have always buried our Animals in our yard when they die. To some people it's easier to get someone else to do it but for us, we feel that this way, we not only get to say goodbye but they are...

i agree woodie,bury them where they lived with love and care.whenever you wander by you can think of them.when buried you can shed a tear in rememberance as our fanily did.including adults,we all have feelings.

Anonymous
  • 16th Dec 2011 02:19pm
We have always buried our Animals in our yard when they die. To some people it's easier to get someone else to do it but for us, we feel that this way, we not only get to say goodbye but they are...

Yea, we do the same thing. we have a little "pet cemetery" in our large garden where we not only bury our dear pets but also casualties due to our cats like birds, mice and rabbits they bring in. It might not be practical for everyone but it works for us too.

Anonymous
  • 15th Dec 2011 08:09am
i am referring to small animals only,cat,dogs etc

same basic point though we did the same for our cats years ago ^.^

woodie
  • 14th Dec 2011 04:17pm
i am referring to small animals only,cat,dogs etc

We have always buried our Animals in our yard when they die. To some people it's easier to get someone else to do it but for us, we feel that this way, we not only get to say goodbye but they are buried at home where they belong.We put a stone on each grave so we know where they are and know which grave belongs to which animal..

david
  • 14th Dec 2011 04:06pm
i am referring to small animals only,cat,dogs etc

i am referring to small animals only,cat,dogs etc

Anonymous
  • 13th Dec 2011 10:37am

I think this is something that each individual feels differently about.
My pet of 17 years was cremated so I have the ashes and when I
am settled in one place will plant a special tree and put them underneath.
Easy to remove ashes if you move but not so easy to dit up remains.

leeanne07
  • 22nd Jan 2012 01:01am
i am referring to small animals only,cat,dogs etc

i think thats a great idea, you know i have had many dogs that have been burried on properitys, and left the area and wanting to take them with me but would have to dig up the back yard. Your loved one is always with you no matter where you go.

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