With increasing numbers of cats living into their late teens and twenties, we now have longer than ever to form loving bonds with our feline friends. For many people, cats are members of the family, and after their death we want to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Choosing Burial for Your Cat
Many people choose to bury their cat beneath his or her favourite spot in the garden. This option is simple, private and requires no outside arrangements. However, bear in mind that you might move house in the future ? would you be happy to leave your cat behind? Also, do not underestimate the work required to make a garden grave. To prevent other pets?or wild animals disturbing the site, you will need to dig down at least two feet in heavy soil, or three feet in light, sandy soil.
You might like to say a few meaningful words or recite a poem over the grave as you say goodbye to your pet, and involving children in the ?funeral? can help them deal with the loss. Pet headstones and grave markers are available online and can be inscribed with a message of your choice, or you might prefer to plant a pretty tree or shrub on the site. If you decide on the latter, be sure to check that the plant you choose is suitable for the soil type and situation ? it could be upsetting if a lovingly chosen memorial to your pet fails to thrive.
For people who are unable or prefer not to bury their cat on their own property, a pet cemetery might be the best choice. These offer services such as a choice of caskets, conducting the burial, maintaining the grave in good condition, and facilities for you to visit your cat?s final resting place in the future. Be sure to speak to the owner before making a commitment, to discuss your needs and the fees entailed. You might have to travel some distance, but if possible visit more than one establishment to decide which one is right for you and your pet.
Pet Cremation
People often choose to have their veterinarian deal with their pet after his or her death. Cremation arranged by your vet has three main advantages: first, it is inexpensive; second, the vet makes all the arrangements, reducing your burden during this stressful time; and third, it can be reassuring to deal with a ?friendly face? when grieving. However, a vet-arranged cremation is the most impersonal of the options discussed here. You will not be able to accompany your cat beyond the vet?s office, and these cremations usually involve groups of several deceased animals cremated together, so it is not possible to have your pet?s ashes afterwards.
Cremation at a pet crematorium is more expensive, but allows you to say a private goodbye to your cat. When looking for a pet crematorium, follow the advice given above for pet cemetaries. Check that all cremations are done individually, and that you will be able to take the ashes home. People often like to scatter these in their cat?s favourite place in the garden, or you might prefer to keep them in a specially designed casket, which the crematorium can supply along with a personalized plaque.
The loss of a cat can be a heartbreaking experience, but making preparations for his or her send-off can bring a welcome closure, and is a good way to give your pet the farewell he or she deserves.
Written by Wendy A.M. ProsserFreelance Writer, Editor and Proofreader
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