Understanding Dog Cremation and Memorialization
We know after the passing of your beloved dog, determining the perfect way to honor their memory is a tough task. There’s so much to consider after a dog cremation, especially when choosing the best way to memorialize your dog. Read on for Let Your Love Grow’s insights on what to do with dog ashes.
Remembering a Special Bond
We love our dogs and will do anything to make them happy and comfortable. We lavish them with toys, clothes, jewelry and treats. As pet parents, we have the responsibility of caring for them as a valued member of our family. In return, they give us their loyalty and unconditional love.
Dogs instinctively know when we’re sick or feeling down and are able to comfort us with a simple look or a loving cuddle. We take them with us on vacation or just when running an errand. We need them to be with us — the bond between a pet and their parent is strong and everlasting.
Maintaining the Bond After Death
It’s this unbreakable bond that makes it so difficult to let go when death comes. We are all faced with what to do with our beloved dog. Do we choose a dog cremation or burial? Because of the bond, we must make the right choice for our family and dog. There are several factors to look at when weighing burial and cremation for dogs. Only you can determine what is right for your dog and your family.
A question you may ask yourself is: How do you want to keep the memory of your dog alive? Burial allows you a place to go to reminisce about your beloved dog. Whether you bury them in the backyard or at a cemetery, there is a permanent memorial.
Navigating Dog Cremation & Memorialization
Many dog parents are uncomfortable with the idea of burial, making cremation a frequent choice. But after a dog cremation, many are faced with what to do with dog ashes.
Choosing cremation for dogs provides you with several options to memorialize your pet. One is to place the ashes in an urn or decorative piece. This option allows you to choose a special place in your home for the urn. Other options may include scattering ashes or creating living memorials.
Scattering ashes under your dog’s favorite tree or shrub seems like an attractive option to many. However, before scattering, please be aware of the harmful environmental effects of cremation ashes. If you’d like to learn more about what to do after choosing cremation for dogs, we’ve put together information on the harmful effects of burying cremated ashes and some eco-friendly alternatives to consider.
Growing a Living Memorial
For those wondering what to do with dog ashes, our team has a more cathartic option for memorialization. After a dog cremation, a living memorial is a great way to express your enduring love for your best friend. Choosing a plant, tree or shrub for your garden, patio or home gives you a powerful way to honor or remember. Mixing just a portion of the ashes with Let Your Love Grow’s planting mixture and soil is therapeutic. By tending to the plant, you have the chance to actively care for your beloved dog even after their passing.
If you’d like to discuss the specifics of cremation for dogs and the steps involved in growing a living memorial, please let us know.
