Thursday, May 2, 2013

Why Using Pet Cremation Maryland Is An Option

By Alison Wilcox


The death of a family animal is hard for everyone. These animals are close to family members and endure much during their lifetime. They also return the love unconditionally to their owners despite how they are treated. Some people find it hard to bury their animal, so instead they opt for pet cremation Maryland. They receive the ashes of their animal to keep or spread, it is the owner's choice.

People who do not want to bury their animal feel they will abandon them if they bury them in an unknown location. Sometimes, they have their ashes spread at a place the animal enjoyed running or playing at, or they preserve their ashes with an urn. They put the urn somewhere special and keep their animal close to them.

Urns come in different shapes, materials and sizes. You do not have to settle for the urn that the crematory offers. You have the option of purchasing an urn from your choice location. Urns can be purchased in metal, copper, wood and ceramic. Most people purchase ceramic or wooden urns because they tend to be the least expensive. They also can have designs painted onto them.

Copper and metal urns tend to be a little pricier. However, they can have designs or words engraved into them. Engraving lasts longer and does not fade over time. An animal's name can be etched into the metal or copper surface of the urn. Some people use the date the animal passed away. Others engrave a scripture or poem on to the urn.

Non-traditional urns can also be used to keep an animal's ashes safe. For instance, some people make use of a canister they have to suffice as an ash carrier. Others may use something their animal used in life, such as an old food dish or container. No matter what you use for an urn, be sure the lid is secure and will remain closed so that the ashes do not spill.

Finding a suitable place to put your animal's urn is also important. Do not put it any place that children can knock it down. With that said, keep it somewhere high and out of reach. If you do not have a high enough place, purchase an urn with a lid that locks. This makes it difficult for the child to remove it and keeps your animal's ashes safe.

Most families close to their animals hold funerals to remember their beloved pet. This is important to help children understand that the animal has died and will sleep forever. Additionally, using an urn with the animal's ashes keeps the cost down, so you do not have to spend money on burying the animal.

With many places that offer pet cremation Maryland, you can keep your animal's memories alive with pictures and past videos. For instance, keep photos propped up by the urn to recall how they were in life. Crematory costs often are better than burying the animal, and make it easier for families to deal with the passing of the animal.




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