Our pets are like family, and letting them go is never easy. Though there isn’t anything that can erase the grief, coming up with a funeral service for the pets may help in finding some consolation. Whether it is a recent loss of your pet or you are thinking ahead for the same, this guide by Heaven Gate will help you understand everything that you need to in order to arrange a pet funeral service.
Select a Proper Burial Ground
The first action in pet funeral service is to determine a proper place for your pet’s remains or cremated ashes. Most pet owners prefer using pet burial grounds or cremation facilities where one can take the ashes of the pet home. You can also bury your pet at home depending on the laws that are set by the county where you live. Consider your pet and what kind of rest spot is ideal.
Collect Memorable Items
Before the pet funeral service, the clients should bring items that the pet was close to—favourite toys, the leash, the collar, that old blanket they used to have. These can be used to adorn the urn or the gravesite. They also frequently offer solace to distressed relatives of the deceased. It is advisable to prepare and compile a memory book, photo montage, or video to share the memories and pictures of the dear companion at the service. Get friends and family to also provide their photos and memories as well to add to the book.
Purchase or Construct a Casket, Urn or Marker
If you decide to bury your pet at home or in a pet cemetery, then you will have to buy or make a coffin. A pet casket can be purchased depending on the type of the casket and you can decide on the material, colour and any design that would be appropriate for your pet. However, many people prefer to make simple wooden coffins themselves out of wood. You’ll also need some sort of identification – pet loss centres and cemeteries often provide plaques, headstones, or statues suitable for pets. If the remains are cremated, select for a unique urn instead of housing your pet in the plastic tray they come in. Photos, name plates, paw prints or any other ornamentation added to the urns are ideal as remembrance of the cherished pet.
Invite Friends and Family
It is helpful to gather like-minded relatives and friends for the funeral of your pet. Prepare a list of those you would like to invite – not only will they offer comfort but also they will have chances to recall some of the happiest moments spent with your pet. If some of the people you would like to be there physically cannot make it, they can always write a message of condolence or even send a sympathy basket after the funeral.
Write a Eulogy
In a pet funeral service, friends and family will assume that as the pet parent you wish to share a few words about your cherished friend. Preparing the eulogy in advance helps to plan the information and keep a proper emotional state when reading it. Talk about your favourite stories, the funny names you gave to your pet, their unique behaviours that you liked – everything that was meaningful to you. Maintain a positive attitude by thinking about positive things that the deceased would like people to remember her for rather than mourning over her death. Finally, express gratitude to friends and relatives for their support.
Be Gentle with Yourself
The death of a beloved animal companion is a painful thing to deal with. Do not think that you will just take a few days to some weeks to grieve or mourn for the loss. Remember that grieving for a pet is unique and there is no set way or time frame that you must adhere to. Scream when it is time to scream, watch pictures and videos of the kid or write down your emotions. Get help from grief counsellors if necessary. Although the feeling of sorrow may take months or even years to subside, arranging an appropriate funeral service for the pet can help in achieving closure and thus enable the grieving person to progress to the next stage of mourning.
Conclusion
Saying goodbye to a pet requires planning and bravery. However, having a loving funeral service for your animal companion when planning for one is something that can be comforting in those disturbing times. If you respect your pet’s life and give yourself the opportunity to mourn it you will always have the memories of your dear pet which is a blessing. Heaven Gate is here for you during the funeral service of your pet. Everyone here is a pet lover and we all know the importance of the bond that exists between a human being and a pet. Feel free to contact Heaven Gate pet funeral service at any time as you savour your last moments with your invaluable companion four-legged friend.