I had just finished reading a book called Animals and the Afterlife and there were lots of animal communicator stories in there, so I decided to research them as I was interested in connecting with my dog Dana, who had died of cancer suddenly on 31st May 2009, to make sure she is okay and […]
Grief
The loss of a pet can be very difficult on all members of the family. Psychologists recognize that the loss of a pet is just as difficult as the death of a person. Unfortunately, society does not recognize this fact and may not give people permission to grieve openly.
The death of a pet can be a painful time especially for children, who may also have questions about mortality and the afterlife. Single people and childless couples, who raised a pet instead of a child, may feel particularly bereft.
The articles below offer advice as well as recount personal stories. They also address the technical decisions which must be made regarding burial and memorials.
Pet Cemeteries
When a pet dies, the owners must decide on final arrangements. There are a number of options: Cemetery Burial Communal Burial Communal Cremation Individual or Private Cremation Home Burial Why Bury a Pet in a Pet Cemetery Burial in the backyard is more intimate,allowing the owners to decorate the grave however they want and visit […]