Pros and Cons of Pet Cemetery Burials

After losing a beloved animal companion, you are inevitably faced with the practical question of figuring out what to do with your pet’s remains. Many people opt for traditional burial, an appropriate option if you want a formal outdoor location to visit again and again to reminisce about fond memories of your pet.

Many people choose to bury their pet in the backyard and this option is fine if you understand the correct process for doing so. It is important to check with both your county and your state for rules and regulations for pet burial. Others choose to bury their pet in a pet cemetery to ensure that the burial process runs smoothly and correctly and that their pet’s remains are cared for and the grave is tended to as needed.

There are many benefits to placing a pet to rest in a pet cemetery. The professional staff at a pet cemetery can guide you through much of the burial process, from choosing a casket for your pet to planning a graveside service. This is an aid when you might otherwise need to plan a service on your own. Additionally, professional landscaping services typically care for the lawn at a pet cemetery, ensuring that it is always a beautiful space.

Another benefit of using the services of a pet cemetery is the fact that you don’t have to handle your pet’s remains, which can be very, very painful for some. You can deliver the vet’s remains to the pet cemetery and let them do the rest, including laying your pet’s memorial stone, which serves as a great relief to many pet owners. You can then focus on your complaint and know that the service will still be beautiful.

However, there are some drawbacks to using a pet cemetery. The main drawback is that the pet cemetery may not be located near your home, making it inconvenient to visit your pet’s grave and headstone. This can be a deterrent for some, who want to be able to visit the burial site anytime they feel sad or homesick for their beloved pet. This is a particularly poignant point to consider in the first few months after the loss of a pet.

Another important consideration with a pet cemetery is expense. There will be the cost of the plot, the pet headstone, the burial container, and often some other incidental expenses.

Either way, the decision is yours and comes down to a matter of personal preference. Some want to feel like their pet is close by, so they would prefer to place a pet memorial stone somewhere closer than a graveyard. Others, however, prefer the possibility of putting funeral services in the hands of a trained professional while dealing with their grievance over the loss of their beloved pet. This is where a pet cemetery fulfills its true purpose, as the professionals who operate them step in to help a pet owner in their time of need as they say goodbye to a loving and trustworthy pet.