When we grieve, it often helps to get through the tough times ahead. So it's only natural to think of the same processes for our dear old pals. Others are not always as sympathetic. How dare anyone suggest to stuff Fluffy in a trash bag or worse yet taken to a disposal site where they will do God knows what with his remains.

Depending on where you live and who your pet is, there are many options to choose to help you get through this difficult time. Your pet's funeral can be a small, intimate gathering with just a few friends and family. If your pet is a show dog, or other well known pet, you might consider a slightly larger memorial service.

Secondly, you will need to decide on a final place of resting. Unlike humans, it is easier to keep your best friend close by with a backyard burial. Pet cemeteries are seldom near therefore it makes it difficult to visit.

Some pet friendly parks may even allow for a memorial stone.

After you've picked a place of final resting, you will need to decide on a casket for your friend's eternal days. Most pet cemeteries require a slightly more durable product such as Duralon. This type of casket is made of plastic and can withstand the environment and are equally environmentally friendly.

Other glorious caskets are made of wood or metal. Both are a bit more luxurious providing you with a traditional feel. These magnificent caskets deliver a variety of cool hues and plush bolds with a gold or silver trim.

Going green is always important, especially if you are planning a backyard service. Though they are difficult to find, biodegradable caskets are highly in demand. They are not air tight or waterproof, so that the casket and the remains get recycled back into the earth.

Urns are also an option. They allow you to keep your loved one near by to help ease your pain. They are relatively inexpensive in most cases. Urns come in several forms. You can choose from silk boxes, to marbled pet shaped containers.

You can also pick from memorial trees, personalized pendants, angel candles, garden stones, or benches to lock your pet's eternal memories in. Cremation pendants are easy and elegant choices. These ornate cylinders hold a tiny amount of your pet's ashes so you can feel that they are always with you.

Pets are just as important as Aunt Sally, or cousin Joyce. They sit by our sides during the hardest of times, joy, and laughter. They are our exercise buddies, quiet thinkers, and judgment makers. No matter how you chose to immortalize your lifelong companion, rest assured there is a choice just right for you.

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