Ways in Which You Can Put Your Pets to Rest

Anyone who owns a pet will attest to the fact that pets enrich our lives. They hold a special place in our hearts and sometimes we treat them as dearly as we treat our family. We celebrate their birthdays, as we would for any other member of our family and we're heartbroken when they pass away. They have short life spans and it is inevitable for us to outlive them. Their absence leaves a void in our hearts. Hence, it's important we give our friends a memorable farewell to honor their memory. Here are a few ways in which you can put your pets to rest after they've passed on.

Still Close to You

The general practice is to bury pets in the backyard, once they're dead. It's simple, easy to do and keeps them close to you. Dig the grave yourself and hold a private ceremony to remember the good times you shared with them. You can also plant a tree on the grave, completing the circle of life. When one life ends it begets a new one. However, this is only possible if you own a backyard. For people living in apartments, make use of a friend or relative's backyard or explore other options.

Pet Sematary

The option of burying your pet in the backyard is only open for those who own one. However, the option of burial is still open to all. There are cemeteries for pets, where you can bury your dearly departed. This is an option for people who'd like to bury their pets, but who don't own a private plot. You can plant a tombstone and revisit the grave, anytime you're reminded of your friend. If you're a fan of the Pet Sematary movies, you may want your pet to return to life. Just pray he doesn't turn rabid like the animals in those movies.

A Better Alternative

An alternative to burial is cremation. It's better than letting your beloved pet rot in the ground, and you have the choice of retaining his ashes. You may then sprinkle these ashes in a place your pet enjoyed or you may keep it close to you in an urn or locket. We strongly advise against the latter, because it's freaky and it'll make you come across as a crazy person. Just like pet cemeteries, there are pet crematoriums where you can put your beloved pets to rest.

Gone but Not Forgotten

When your pets run away, there is a long period where you search for them, but to no avail. When you finally make peace with the fact that you're never going to see them again, you may want to put their memory to rest. You may still wish they're out there, but you also need to move on with your life. In this case, you can gather your pet's belongings and you can bury them. This affords you the opportunity to say your final goodbye.

Putting your pets to rest is a painful experience, but it is also a necessary one. It allows you to close that chapter in your life and begin a new one. It is also important because they deserve to be laid to rest with a final goodbye.