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If your beloved pet recently passed away and you are looking for tips on how to cope with your loss, or you are planning your pet’s funeral and/or memorial, then these resources may be helpful to you.

• Losing a pet can be one of the most difficult times of your life. Read this MSNBC pet feature  for advice on how to deal with the grief you may experience after your pet’s death.
• Read more tips on what to look for from a pet crematorium  and how to prepare for a pet’s funeral.

Not only are you grieving when your pet dies, but you also have to make a very important decision about what to do with your pet’s remains. What are your plans for your pet’s care after they pass away? Will you cremate your pet or will their final resting place be a pet cemetery?

Quite often, individuals and families choose to bury their pets. This final pet care ritual is sometimes done at the family’s home or a pet cemetery. If you choose to forgo the pet cemetery, you should know that there are local laws which dictate the depth of a burial plot and, in some areas, actually prohibit the burial of deceased animals on private property.

When a family member dies, making arrangements can be quite difficult. You’re hurting; you’re sad. Planning is not really at the top list of your priorities. You need time to cry and time to mourn. The same applies when a beloved pet dies. That pet is part of your family.

Most vets recommend that you make preparations for pet cremation in advance. This can include a “living well” of sorts for your pet. Sometimes, you’re too close to the situation to make clear decisions. When the time comes, the vet and staff can help guide you through the process.