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Step 1
Call a local pet funeral service company. If you have trouble locating a company, contact your veterinarian to ask for a referral. Ask the company for details about the cremation service and cost.
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Step 2
Bring your pet to the crematory or arrange to have the company pick him up at your home. There is a usually a fee for pick up service.
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Step 3
Ask the company to embalm your pet if you want to schedule a viewing and visitation. The embalming is done before the cremation so that family and friends can pay their respects and say goodbye.
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Step 4
Have the cremation performed. Most pet funeral service companies perform this procedure with care and dignity. Your pet is a member of the family and they are sensitive to the owners' feelings.
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Step 5
Choose an urn for your pet's remains. Urns come in a variety of sizes, styles and price ranges.









Comments
favejewel said
on 1/26/2009 Their website is www.LoveAshes.com
favejewel said
on 1/26/2009 A unique way to keep the memory of your pet alive is by creating memorials, whether planting a garden or having a 'good bye" party.
There is a company in Iowa that creates beautiful jewelry and framed memorials out of glass, their work is amazing and their prices are very reasonable.