Saturday, March 26, 2016

Reasons To Participate In Pet Cremation Pre-Planning

By William Russell


When a beloved pet dies, cremation is often conducted. There are pet cremation facilities is many cities, including Maryland. These companies can handle all of the details, often including retrieving the remains, conducting the cremation, and returning the cremains in an attractive urn or box. Often, when a pet is older or ill, the owners are aware that the pet will pass away. Pet cremation pre-planning can help animal owners make important decisions beforehand, so that when the time comes and they are overwhelmed with grief, the preparations are already taken care of.

It is important to not make significant financial decisions when we are upset. Often, those who are under duress are taken advantage of. Taking care of these things before the pet passes ensures that the proper decisions are made and that the best company is chosen to handle the process.

When planning ahead, you can choose what you want to do. You may wish to purchase a unique urn or crafted box for your pet's cremains. Special items can be ordered so they are ready when needed. Most companies will also offer memorial stones or markers, keepsake pictures, and plaques.

Planning ahead can also save money. If the planning is done long before the pet dies, the rates are often locked it and remain at the lower rate, regardless of inflation. Some companies have cremation niches available, and purchasing them in advance ensures that one will be available.

It is even possible in certain areas for the cremains of both pets and their owners to be interred in adjacent niches or in the same niche. Consult with the company to determine if this is possible. You could then be laid to rest alongside your beloved pet.

Ask the company if they create paw and nose prints for the owners. This is often created as a keepsake and given to the owner or made into jewelry or some other kind of memento. Make sure the company you are dealing with knows ahead of time so that this can be done before the cremation begins.

A memorial service is something that pet owners also like. This could include the scattering of your pet's ashes. This can be arranged by the company. They may print cards for you with the pet's name, picture, and a special poem. The company could also provide silk or real flowers, scatter tubes, and books about grieving for children and adults. Special music can be chosen that can help soothe the minds of those present. This all can be done in advance.

Enjoy your pet thoroughly while they are here with you. Take plenty of pictures and videos. These can be used in a service and can also assist family members in dealing with their grief. Remembering the good times is a healing balm. Make these special memories while they are here. Once they pass on, since you have lovingly pre-planned their service, you can grieve without stress and worry. Your pet deserves no less than your best efforts.




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