Thursday, March 31, 2016

What To Think About When Buying A Dog Or Cat Urn

By Gary Rogers


Losing a pet can be an incredibly painful experience. It is no wonder then that so many pet owners are thinking of how to keep their pet with them even after death. Cremation is often a fantastic solution to this situation. If you are thinking about cremating your pet and need a dog or cat urn to contain it's remains, here are tips that you can use to make choosing the right option much simpler and more straightforward.

You may be surprised to learn that the cremation process for a dog or a cat is actually very similar to the one used for humans. There are other processes that will produce remains as well but these are not as popular or as common as cremation. Companies that cremate pets usually have standard options that you can use to hold your pet.

One thing to think about is how large your pet is. If you had a very large dog you will need a larger urn than if you are having a cat or small dog cremated. If you are not sure whether a specific urn will hold your pet's remains you may want to ask the individuals who are running the cremation service. They should be able to give you a rough idea of how large an urn will need to be in order to contain your pet properly.

The way the ashes will be handled is also something you need to think about. For example, some individuals will want to scatter the remains or bury them. If this is how you intend to handle the ashes it is a good idea to pick a container that will break down in the soil.

If you know that you will be keeping your urn on display in your home, it is a good idea to think about the kind of decor that is in your home. You may want to have your vessel blend in while other people may want it to be more visible. Choosing an option that suits your decorating style is always a good idea.

Changing the urn does not have to be complicated. Make sure that the cremation company places the ashes in a pouch before it is placed in a vessel. The pouch will be easy to move and it will prevent any of the remains from being lost if the urn is dropped or cracked.

There are smaller vessels available as well. These can hold a smaller amount of remains in them and are great if you want to give one to someone else who was special in your pet's life. A child may also benefit from one of these items as they can then keep it as a memento. This may help them with the grieving process as well.

Finding these items is much easier than it used to be. In the past, they were not sold in many locations although now they are available online and at many pet cremation sites. If you are looking online, make sure you read customer reviews and find out as much as you can about a product to make sure it will meet your needs.




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