At some point he will be there, the time that all dog owners fear.
We think it’s important that cremation of dogs to address, because death is simply part of life.
But then what? where to put the dog Is cremation in a pet crematorium an option for you?
Or are you looking for alternatives to cremation?
In today’s post you will learn how the cremation works, which ones Costs approach you and which ones alternatives there are.
Great that you deal with this serious topic and also pay your dog this last respect.
Have the dog cremated: This is how the pet burial works
If your beloved four-legged friend moves to the eternal hunting grounds, the cremation can take place in different ways.
First of all, it depends on where your dog died and if he picked up by the pet funeral home should be or you hand it in there.
If not done beforehand, all important questions about the burial will be clarified on the spot, such as:
- Should your dog be cremated alone or together with other animals?
- Do you want to take the ashes home or not?
- Would you like to wait for the ashes during the cremation or do you want them sent to you?
If you bring your dog to the crematorium yourself, you can do it again in a farewell room say goodbye in peace and wait there for the urn during the cremation.
Many pet funeral homes offer an urn containing your deceased dog’s ashes as well Memorabilia such as paw prints or individualized pieces of jewellery at.
Cremation of the dog – costs
The cost of cremation vary between €70 and €350.
Furthermore, they play size and weight of the deceased animal plays a role, as well as your decision for one Community or individual cremation.
As a rough guide, you can refer to these Prices for a cremation orientate:
Dog up to 5 kg body weight: €70-150
Dog between 5 & 10 kg: €90-175
Dog between 10 & 20 kg: €100-200
Dog between 20 & 30 kg: €170-225
Dog between 30 & 40 kg: €150-250
Dog between 40 & 60 kg: €175-275
Dog over 60 kg: €250-350
An anonymous cremation without a certificate and without the return of ashes is significantly cheaper. Here you pay an average of between €35 and €150.00
By the way:
We find it much more important how you lived together than how you say goodbye.
Not everyone can afford to have their dog cremated in a pet crematorium and you know what? That’s okay too.
Your dog lives on in your heart and in your memory, his soul will travel further.
What remains is only his physical form and this is burned or buried anyway and goes back into the natural cycle.
Alternatives to cremation
Can’t get over the idea of having your dog cremated? You do not have to.
You can also choose one of these alternatives:
- Burial in your own garden
- Burial in the animal cemetery or in the Friedwald
- Joint burial of dog & owner
- Burial by the vet
Danger:
Burying your animal in your own garden is not always allowed!
If you live in a water or nature reserve, you must not bury your dog in the garden. Please inform yourself at the veterinary office in your area!
Conclusion
We think it’s strong of you that you deal with this important and at the same time very difficult topic.
Death is part of life and to be honest, the finitude of life is what makes it worth living in the first place, right?
A dignified farewell we wish for every living being. So if you can help ensure that your dog is allowed to cross the rainbow bridge safely, you are very honored.
Animal burial options are here diverse.
You can bury your dog in your own garden under certain conditions.
There is also a pet cemetery or a cemetery to choose from, in addition to cremation in the pet crematorium.
Even if you decide to leave your dog with the vet after it dies, that’s perfectly fine!
Everyone deals with death differently and so does the funeral of their dog.
What you bury is anyway only what is left of your four-legged friend.
His soul and your memory live on anyway, whether cremated or buried.
We hope that we were able to help you with this article. If we give you more Questions about cremation your dog answer, please leave us a comment below this article.
Thank you for reading and see you next time!