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    How To Make A Pet’s Passing Easier For Your Family To Cope With

    By Laura CyraDecember 1, 201611 Comments3 Mins Read
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    When you add a pet to your family, they become a big part of family life. They’re not just ‘the dog’ or ‘the cat’; they become an important part of the family. That’s why, when a pet passes away, it can be completely and utterly devastating.

    Of course, not everyone understands the deep and meaningful bond between pets and their owners. But that doesn't mean that you should feel embarrassed or upset by your grief. If your pet played an important role in yours’ and your children’s lives, then it’s natural for you to all feel sad that they’ve passed away.

    Whether it was expected or not, that doesn’t make a difference. No matter what the circumstances of their death, you’re entitled to grieve for them. Losing a pet can be heartbreaking, but it’s important to learn how to manage your grief and help your kids to cope with their pain in healthy ways.

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    Understand that it’s okay to express your grief

    Don’t let anyone else tell you or your kids how you should be feeling. Because the truth is that everyone grieves differently. While some people will grieve for a day or so and then move on, others of us need to grieve for longer. The grieving process isn’t one that can be rushed; you can’t make yourself of your kids feel better. However you children feel, encourage them to let their emotions out. Never tell them off for crying or getting upset about their pet, offer them whatever support they need.

    Be open and honest with your little ones

    When it comes to death, a lot of parents skirt about the topic with their children, not wanting to upset them. However, it’s important to be open and honest with your children as much as possible. That doesn’t mean giving them a detailed explanation of what happened; it just means being as honest as is age appropriate. Encourage your little ones to ask any questions that they might have. If they ask something that you don’t know the answer to, be honest and tell them that you don’t know but that you will find out.

    Hold a funeral for your pet

    One of the most important things when it comes to death is getting closure. To do this, it could be worth having some kind of funeral or service to say goodbye to your pets. This can be a little burial service if you’re burying them in the garden. Or, if you’ve had your dog cremated and have an urn for your dog's ashes, perhaps you could let each family member say something about your pet, before placing their ashes somewhere.

    Remember that it’s okay to move on

    Once you and your family have grieved for your pet and have started to feel happier again, it’s okay to move on. If you’re a family that’s always had a dog, for instance, it’s fine to get another pooch. Remember, adding a new pooch to your family doesn’t mean that you’re replacing your old pet, it simply means that you’re moving on. Never feel guilty about getting another pet because they will never replace your lost pooch or pussy cat.

    Losing a pet can be hard to cope with. However, it’s important to find ways to manage your grief in a healthy way and to move on.

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    11 Comments

    1. Brisbane pet cremation on June 13, 2017 3:42 am

      There are many private pet crematories. Your veterinarian may offer the option of taking care of pet remains.

      Reply
    2. dog cremation Sunshine Coast on July 7, 2017 3:37 am

      There many unique and beautiful options available for storing pet remains and creating a lasting memorial.

      Reply
    3. Sunshine Coast pet memorials on August 3, 2017 4:47 am

      Pet cemeteries are gaining popularity as a permanent resting place when home burial is not an option.

      Reply
    4. pet funeral Gold Coast on January 9, 2018 11:42 pm

      If you would still like to keep your pet’s remains on your property, but don’t have a place to bury an actual body (especially that of a large pet), consider having your pet’s remains cremated and returned to you for burial. This still has the advantage of keeping your pet “at home,” but bypasses health problems or the concern that the pet’s remains might be disturbed later.

      Reply
    5. Gold Coast pet funeral on February 20, 2018 11:56 pm

      Pet crematoriums also offer urns for sale or you can supply one of your own for the crematorium to deposit the ashes into.

      Reply
    6. Gold Coast pet funeral on March 6, 2018 10:32 pm

      If you would still like to keep your pet’s remains on your property, but don’t have a place to bury an actual body (especially that of a large pet), consider having your pet’s remains cremated and returned to you for burial. This still has the advantage of keeping your pet “at home,” but bypasses health problems or the concern that the pet’s remains might be disturbed later.

      Reply
    7. Sara on March 13, 2018 2:56 pm

      Great article. The items you brought up are very true. I especially like that you pointed out to be open and honest with your little ones, I believe it will help in the grieving process.

      Reply
    8. Prince James on February 14, 2019 12:05 am

      Loss of a pet is like a losing a family member. So their cremation should be done properly . In the market, there are many pet crematory service providing companies, but we should go with right one. I mentioned these points because my experience was not good in case of my pet crematory. Then for the next time, one of my friends recommend me Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematory. I must say they performed their duties very nicely. In fact, the main thing is they have 24/7 on-call pickup services. Thanks to them which helped late at night.

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    9. Gold Coast pet memorials on April 5, 2019 7:40 pm

      Ashes will usually be a gritty gray substance that comes wrapped in a plastic bag within a sturdy box. You can choose to bury the box as-is, spread the ashes in your pet’s favorite spots or transfer the remains to a box of your choice for safekeeping.

      Reply
    10. Rifat on May 1, 2020 4:47 am

      This is really a great article and a great read for me. It’s my first visit to your blog and I have found it so useful and informative. Thank you

      Reply
    11. Zoe Campos on April 8, 2021 11:05 am

      I love the part where you said that pets are actually a big part of our family. The golden retriever we adopted years ago got really sick and we were already told that there’s no hope, but I’m worried about my own kids. It might be better to talk and discuss things with them first before putting our beloved pet to sleep.

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