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Ever Cremated a Pet?

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john_martin_sai

Dec 29, 2009
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Dalian, Liaoning
#1
Hi,...I've just had my cat cremated by a pet crematory and was wondering about the experiences anyone on this forum has had in this area.

I've read about rampant dishonesty within that field and I'm uncertain if I've actually received the remains of my pet and only my pet. I cannot find any reviews online with the business I patronized.

Thanks.
 
#3
I have; my dog. A farm family runs a pet crematorium 120 miles from me it was a great experience. The did it as a service of love more than a business. It was January and he hadn't run the furnace for a month and it took four hours to heat up before I could arrive. It was not on their main yard and he had to plow the lane so I could drive in.

Pewter urn, cremation and postage to me: $95.00. It's kind of nice to occasionally look at old Holly's ash. Good memories.

When she went, I wanted another dog.
My wife didn't.
We compromised.
We didn't get a dog.
 
#7
It's just that I had a small cat (6 lbs) yet received about 5 ozs of ashes. I think it's above the normal ratio. And the guy was willing to drive to my place (3 miles) pick up the cat, take me to see the cat put in the incinerator, take me back home, and deliver the remains 4 hours later. All for $45.

I had the cat in several plastic bags,....and the cat was placed in the oven still inside the plastic bags.

Also, it is a new business (open less than a year) and they also have a neighboring building that performs human cremations (which is regulated by government regulations unlike pet cremations)

Any red flags here?
 
#8
Yes, just earlier this year. My wife's sister's dog was run over in front of us when we were painting her house. There are special temples in Bangkok that cater to pet cremations. It was a nice ceremony. The monks chanted for a few minutes, wrapped the dog in a shroud with flowers and oils, and then cremated it. This was on the weekend and I was surprised at the number of people cremating their pets.
 
#10
Yes, multiple. My lady and i both had old pets when we met each other. The only dishonesty i've found is in what some vets charge for the service.
 
#13
What does it cost to Cremate? I bought a pet coffin, sometimes used for infants. Real classy looking thing, will last an eternity. I bought it and 6 months later we needed it for our 20 year old cat, my best buddy. It only ran me 130.00

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#15
Both of my Labs passed away last December. They were both old and failing in different ways so it wasn't totally unexpected. We had both of them cremated. We payed for a private cremation and put both of their urns on a shelf in our house. Little did I know then that I a few months later my wife would join them. Now the three of them are sitting on a shelf together.
 
#18
I'm of the view that once your pet is gone, they're gone and I don't attach any sentimental value to their remains. When I had my old pal Bryony put to sleep a few weeks ago, I was content for her body to be cremated with the other cats and dogs that people had said goodbye to. I'll remember her anyway.

For those who feel differently and like to keep pets remains as a reminder, I understand this very well and I totally respect your right to follow your own wishes in such a personal matter.
 

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