If you have chosen pet euthanasia to give your pet a peaceful and comfortable farewell, you’ll need to decide whether burial or cremation is the best option for the remains. Both have their advantages, and the decision comes down to your personal preferences. As you prepare to say goodbye to your precious companion, the following guide will help you to choose what’s right for you.

Burial

Choosing burial means that you can create a place where you’ll always be able to visit and remember your pet. You could opt to have the site at your own home or at a pet cemetery. Some people prefer a cemetery because they can visit a peaceful location where they don’t need to focus on anything other than remembering their pet.

Not all pet owners have the space on their property for a burial site. One potential problem with burial at your own home is that the area could be disturbed by wildlife, so it’s necessary to dig deeply to avoid this. Additionally, you’ll need to check local laws on how your pet should be buried, as these vary by city.

Finally, bear in mind that you would have to leave the burial site behind if you ever move out of the area. If you choose your home as the site, future owners will likely not want to leave your heartfelt memorial intact.

Cremation

If you choose cremation, you can still have a memorial that will let you celebrate the life of your pet. You’ll also be able to keep the remains and take them with you if you move. The service providing pet euthanasia for you may provide cremation services as well, including offering a range of beautiful urns to choose from. 

There are different ways in which an animal is cremated. With a private cremation, only your pet will be cremated at that time and you can be sure that the remains you receive are entirely those of your pet. Semi-private cremations separate animals with partitions but perform the service at the same time, so the remains could become slightly mixed. Communal cremations mean that many pets are placed together in the chamber, and the remains will not be returned to you.

Once you have chosen pet euthanasia, your provider will guide you through all the options available. Sweet Dreams In-Home Pet Euthanasia in Woodstock, GA, offers private cremation and engraved urns along with compassionate end-of-life pet care in the comfort of your pet’s home anywhere in north metro Atlanta. They will work with your veterinarian or provide an expert veterinarian and technician of their own. To discuss your preferences with an understanding representative, call (770) 880-1596 or visit their website.