Pet Companion Cremation: A Dignified Farewell

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Understanding Pet Companion Cremation

Pet companion cremation is a compassionate and respectful way to bid farewell to your beloved furry friend. It offers a gentle alternative to traditional burial, providing a dignified and environmentally friendly option for honouring your pet’s memory.

Key Aspects of Pet Companion Cremation:

Return of Ashes Cremation: Your pet’s remains are cremated seperately, ensuring that their ashes are not mixed with those of other animals. The owner receives the pet’s ashes in a beautiful scatter box or in an urn of your choice.

Scattering Ashes: Many pet owners choose to scatter their pet’s ashes in a meaningful location, such as a favourite park, beach or garden.

Private Cremation: Pet owners can say goodbye and be present while their pet’s are cremated, taking their ash remains home with them.

Communal Cremation: Multiple beloved pets are cremated together at a lower cost. The ash remains are disposed according to municipal regulations. Owners may honour their pets memory with a garden stone or silver jewellery.

Benefits of Pet Companion Cremation:

Dignified and Respectful: Cremation offers a compassionate and dignified way to honour your pet’s memory.

Environmentally Friendly: Cremation is an eco-friendlier option than traditional burial which is prohibited in many municiplaitties. Compliant pet cremation companies will have environmental approval for their cremators to operate.

Flexible Options: Pet cremation offers a variety of choices, allowing you to customize the process to meet your specific needs and preferences.

The Cremation Process:

Drop-Off: You would take your pet to your vet who will liaise with the crematorium directly.  Alternatively, you can book a private collection where Legacy will send compassionate staff to collect your deceased pet for cremation.

Identification: Your pet’s identification information will be verified to ensure accuracy.

Cremation: Your pet’s body will be cremated in a separate cremator with partitioned compartments or in a communal cremator.

Return of Ashes: The cremated remains will be returned to you in the container of your choice.

Choosing a Pet Cremation Provider:

When selecting a pet cremation provider, consider the following factors:

Reputation: Research the provider’s reputation and read reviews from other pet owners.

Services Offered: Ensure that the provider offers the services you desire.

Facilities: Visit the cremation facility to assess its cleanliness and integrity.

Compassionate Staff: Look for a provider with staff who are caring and empathetic.

Did you know that Legacy Pet Crematorium offers full transparency with our open door cremation policy?  Book to visit us anytime.

Additional Considerations:

Pet Insurance: Some pet insurance policies may cover the cost of cremation.  You may also consider purchasing one of our subscriptions which includes cremation.  Learn more >>>

Memorial Keepsakes: Consider creating a memorial keepsake, such as a photo album, framed picture, or piece of jewellery to honour your pet’s memory.  Browse our full collection online >>>

Grief Counselling: If you are struggling to cope with the loss of your pet, consider seeking grief counselling.  Read our blog for grief support >>>

Pet companion cremation is a compassionate and dignified way to say goodbye to your beloved furry friend. By understanding the process and considering your options, you can choose a cremation provider that meets your needs and provides a fitting tribute to your pet’s life.

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