We have the ashes from our 3 dogs. My wife wants them buried with her.
Cost didn't come into it.
Cost didn't come into it.
Cremation Ashes
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As others have said, it's a personal decision - I think we will get them back when our dog's time comes. I would probably want to spread them somewhere like on a scenic hike that she enjoys, and let her go. Others may take comfort in keeping the container of cremains around - I personally would probably find it depressing. I'm not going to forget my dog, regardless of whether I keep her remains around.
Sorry for your loss. It's an upsetting thing to even think about.
Sorry for your loss. It's an upsetting thing to even think about.
I've read a couple of books about the funeral industry. They don't cremate humans individually so I kind of doubt they do that for pets
You’ve REALLY got to elaborate on the comment, “…….they don’t cremate humans individually……..”
Are you referring to third world countries?
Yes. Pawprint in clay, and creamation put in a special container. They are on a special shelf with their pictures/momentos.
If I had a home I knew I would always live in, like a family farm, I'd probably bury them there. But I don't, and move somewhat frequently, so I do the cremation in an urn.
I'm sorry for your losses to those posting here. I've had my share and it's horrible, absolutely horrible. I had to put one down unexpectedly at the end of 2020 and I'm still grieving. Heck, I'm still grieving from one I had to let go of 7 years ago. It does not get easier.
If I had a home I knew I would always live in, like a family farm, I'd probably bury them there. But I don't, and move somewhat frequently, so I do the cremation in an urn.
I'm sorry for your losses to those posting here. I've had my share and it's horrible, absolutely horrible. I had to put one down unexpectedly at the end of 2020 and I'm still grieving. Heck, I'm still grieving from one I had to let go of 7 years ago. It does not get easier.
They claim they will if you pay more to have your pet's remains cremated separately.
I think there's a good chance they do as they say they will do.
You can't judge an apple by looking at the tree.
You're just generalizing that all crematories are frauds, they are not.
There have been frauds in the industry, but that doesn't mean it's widespread.
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If you choose to just get the cremation, you will get no remains back unless you pay extra for them to separate your pet's remains.
Yes and paid more that $50 there part of the family.
Yep, part of the plan. On the other hand, I didn't ask for my 2000 Taurus back after they crushed it. Would have made a cool coffee table though. 
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Had my cat Buddy put down a few years ago. Very much loved, but I wasn't interested in keeping his ashes. Not sure what I'd do with them.
I'm not religious/spiritual so I don't really feel a connection to the ashes.
I'm not religious/spiritual so I don't really feel a connection to the ashes.
He was a handsome boy.
At this point, I'm grieving and I might feel bad if I didn't get his ashes back.
Soon after losing them, it can really hurt and getting their ashes might might help to begin the healing process.
If I let them bury his ashes with lots of other pet's remains, it might tend to make me feel bad, especially now.
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Very true, it doesn't hurt to get them now and decide what to do later.
When our dog was put down my wife paid over 200 dollars for the job plus the ashes. "Angus" is still in a box on her dresser.
We had to put our long time cat Simba down a few years ago. Wife couldn’t bear the thought of him being cremated and wanted to bury him in back yard. That was one of the toughest things I ever did… take him to be put down and making the trip back with him still warm in box (plastic pet casket). Then I about hit a gas main digging the grave with tractor. Cremation would have been so much easier.
I guess it depends on your plans for the ashes. I’ll give you my reason.
First, I’ll start off by saying that I planned on being cremated long before I ever had Kiwi so this is not the reason for me being cremated.
Kiwi passed a couple of years ago and it was really hard on me. He was the constant companion and just a joy to be around. If I were going somewhere that it was possible for him to go, he was there too. When he heard me get up, he was up and ready to go. When I was in the garage working, he was usually laying close by. As I said, the constant companion. He even enjoyed the occasional sip of spilled beer.
I have Kiwi’s ashes, there was never a question as to whether I would keep his ashes. I will be cremated when I die and I will be spread out on a secluded beach, (because you don’t want to be where people go to lay out or swim), and a beer will be left at the site.
My Wife can always tell people that Ben’s out having a beer with Kiwi.
That to me is a lot better than being stuffed into a box and put in the ground. Silly? Maybe. Do I care what someone else thinks, not really. Do what makes you happy.
First, I’ll start off by saying that I planned on being cremated long before I ever had Kiwi so this is not the reason for me being cremated.
Kiwi passed a couple of years ago and it was really hard on me. He was the constant companion and just a joy to be around. If I were going somewhere that it was possible for him to go, he was there too. When he heard me get up, he was up and ready to go. When I was in the garage working, he was usually laying close by. As I said, the constant companion. He even enjoyed the occasional sip of spilled beer.
I have Kiwi’s ashes, there was never a question as to whether I would keep his ashes. I will be cremated when I die and I will be spread out on a secluded beach, (because you don’t want to be where people go to lay out or swim), and a beer will be left at the site.
My Wife can always tell people that Ben’s out having a beer with Kiwi.
That to me is a lot better than being stuffed into a box and put in the ground. Silly? Maybe. Do I care what someone else thinks, not really. Do what makes you happy.Attachments
Backyard for us. We’ve already had to bury the wife’s GSD last summer. Her pug is getting up there in age. Had a few seizures in the last 6 months too.
I joke and tell her I’m using the tractors post hole digger rather than a shovel. She doesn’t appreciate my humor.
I joke and tell her I’m using the tractors post hole digger rather than a shovel. She doesn’t appreciate my humor.
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