Whenever you adopt a new pet, it’s with the knowledge that you’ll likely outlive them. Since animals enrich life in countless ways, the pain of their eventual loss is far outweighed by the joy of having them. Plus, there are ways to make coping with the inevitable pain easier, and pet cremation is one of them. When the time comes for your pets to pass on, here’s why you should opt for cremation.

Why You Should Choose Cremation When Your Pets Pass Away

1. Provide Closure 

Whether you’ve had your pet for 10 months or 10 years, saying goodbye won’t be easy. While the cremated remains won’t fill the void left in the wake of the loss, having something tangible like ashes will help provide a sense of closure. Whether you choose to scatter or bury the remains, you’ll essentially get to say goodbye a second time on your own terms when you’re ready.

Preserving the remains in a beautiful urn is also an option that allows you to keep a piece of your pet forever. 

2. Allow for Dignity 

Every family deserves to remember their pets when they were most vibrant and full of life, and pet crematories allow them to do so. The compassionate staff members at these facilities work directly with animal hospitals to transport remains.

Instead of trying to forget the uncomfortable and perhaps even traumatic task of handling your pets after they pass, you’ll remember them alive, well, and romping around on your property. 

3. Ensure Compliance

Every municipality regulates the disposal of whole animal remains. Most prohibit burial because pet owners may end up striking a gas or sewer line while digging. There’s also the chance that the decomposing remains can contaminate the public drinking supply.

Cremated remains don’t pose the same problems. Even if you opt to bury them, you won’t need an especially deep hole, nor will you have to worry about decomposition. 

 

For more than 27 years, the compassionate team at Oahu Pet Crematory has collaborated with veterinary practices across the island so families can give their pets a proper farewell. Their pet cremation services include specialty urns upon request. They also provide information on grief support groups. Your animal hospital can reach them at (808) 371-7531 to make arrangements. To learn more about their services, visit their website.