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Losing a pet can be a very difficult experience for any pet owner. Paws Whiskers & Wags offers five tips for how to plan a pet cremation.

1. Talk With Your Veterinarian: Talk to your veterinarian about pet cremation options.
2. Select a Pet Crematory: Select a crematory staffed with compassionate and experienced caretakers who will ensure your pet is handled with care.
3. Choose a Method: Choose a method of cremation, and decide whether you want to scatter your pet’s ashes in a location special to you and your pet or have their ashes transferred into an urn  to be displayed in your home or other place of significance

Five Tips to Help You with the Pet Cremation Process

Dealing with the loss of a pet is very difficult.  Most pet owners who have never experienced the loss of a trusted friend may be overwhelmed by the idea of pet cremation.  Some pet owners have a little more time to prepare if they have a senior pet or if their pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.  Unfortunately, others may experience the devastation of losing their pet suddenly, as in the case of many ‘hit by car’ tragedies.  With either loss, it is essential that you make the right decision for you and your family when considering final arrangements for your pet.  Choosing to have your pet cremated is a very dignified option for your cherished four-legged family member.  Following are five tips to help you navigate the cremation process.

Planning a memorial service for your pet allows others, whose lives were touched by your pet, a chance to say good-bye.  After all, pets play an important role your life as well as those around you.  Never underestimate the effect that your pet’s wagging tail or puppy kisses had on others.  Because the loss of a pet is an emotional time, many people find that a memorial service provides some comfort and a sense of closure.

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For many people, electing to euthanize a pet can be a very difficult decision.  Regardless of how difficult or painful for the owner, it may be the right decision if the pet is terminally ill and their quality of life is in question.  The decision making doesn’t stop once a pet has been euthanized, the owner must also decide what they would like done with the pet’s remains.  Cremation is among one of the top options requested for pet aftercare.

Why Make the Decision Upfront?