Dealing with the Loss of a Pet
Losing a loved one is always difficult even when it is “just” a pet. No matter how much time you spend preparing, the loss of your loved one will hit you in unexpected ways. There is always a silver lining with any important events. In the case of losing someone that you love, you can opt for cremation instead of a traditional burial.
Pet Cremation Vs Burial
Cremation is the best choice for pets. Contrary to popular belief, pets do not have to be buried “legally” to be cremated. In fact, most states (including California) do not require a permit or license to cremate a pet. What this means is, all you have to do is contact your local funeral home and tell them that you want your pet cremated. The price of cremation varies widely from town to town and even from cemetery to cemetery within the same city. However, there is one thing that almost every pet owner has to deal with and that is:
What is a Pet Cremation? What Should I Expect?
Finally, there is a way to bring your beloved pet back to you in a way that is easy, affordable and more importantly, permanent! With pet cremation, there is no need for a funeral, no flowers and no burial plot. A pet cremation is like a mini-funeral for your loved one. However, unlike traditional funerals, you do not need a license to cremate your pet.
Why Do We Cremate Pets? Because pets are part of our families, we often treat them like they are part of our families. And when a pet dies, it can be emotionally difficult to deal with. There is no question that the loss of a pet is a painful experience. You can keep a cremation urns around the house to remember your pets
Choosing the Right Pet Crematorium
The first thing you should do if you decide to cremate your pet is, to find out what the normal price for this service is in your area. Next, you need to find out how much it will cost you to have your pet cremated at any given pet crematorium. The best way to find this information is by calling as many funeral homes as you can in your area and asking them about pet cremations. You might get lucky and happen upon one who doesn’t know the price of pet cremations or doesn’t want to charge you an outrageous amount.
How much does the pet cremation cost?
On this occasion, I will assume that you are dealing with a pet crematorium that has experience with pets and understands the unique needs of pet owners. If this is not the case, you should still contact as many funeral homes as you can to get their opinion of what a fair price should be for this service. Keep in mind that the funeral home you are talking with will almost certainly have an interest in getting your business because they want to make as much money as possible. However, if you do enough research, you should be able to find a pet crematorium that has your best interests at heart.
Cost of Cremation vs Traditional Burial for Pets
When comparing cremation costs with burial costs, you should know that cremation is cheaper than traditional burial. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the average cost of a traditional burial for pets is $2000. However, this is actually a high estimate. NFDA’s website says that the average cost of a traditional burial for pets is only 300$
