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Pet Cremation.
The loss of a loved pet is a very sad and traumatic time for all the family. When this happens suddenly it is even harder to think straight. Having to then make a decision about what to do next is often too much to cope with. Many people will then leave the decision to the veterinarian or other family members. When you are then able to think straight you often wonder where your pet has gone to, making it harder to grieve and allow yourself the closure you need. By being aware of all your options beforehand can allow you to make the right choice for you.
You will normally be given three options – home burial, group burial at a council facility, or cremation. In many cases home burial is no longer an option for a lot of people, for many reasons including not having the room, rental properties, or just knowing you may move at some time in the future. Please also check with your local council regarding the regulations and procedures that must be followed if you choose this option. Group burial is handled by a registered company picking up your pet and taking them with all others to the nearest official council facility. Individual cremation is handled by caring people who understand how you are feeling and will handle the whole process for you. Your pet is picked up immediately from your vet or home, taken to our crematorium and then returned home to you once the process is complete, usually all within 4 days. Your pet is treated with the respect they deserve after the years of unconditional love they have given you over the years.
Cremation is becoming more and more popular with many people just wanting to have their beloved pet with them, back in their own home, with all the people who loved them. Anyone who has a pet knows the joy and love they can give you, how they become such an integral part of your family. We change our day to day lives to include them, we plan our holidays around them, we talk to them, tell them all our worries and always love them! This is why the loss of such a friend is so hard – suddenly our life has changed again! We need to fully grieve our loss and allow ourselves time to do this. It is ok to cry every time we think of them or to feel lonely when they are not there. Eventually you learn to accept your loss, and although you never forget a loved one, you can often open your heart again to allow another love in! All those years of good memories can now make you smile a little, and knowing they are still close to you is a wonderful comfort.
Many people are now making the arrangements for their pets’ cremation beforehand so that they can be sure everything is handled exactly as they would like it, as they know they will be too upset to do this at the time of their pets’ passing. Everything can be pre arranged between the veterinarian and cremation company so you have piece of mind knowing your wishes are being honoured.
Our pets make our lives better just by being there and loving us. I know my life would not have been the same without all the animals in my life, big and small, (and some a little strange), and losing them is so hard, but I would not change a thing and will do it all over again!! Being able to give them the respect and dignity in death is the least we can do after all they have given us!
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Poem
One by One, they pass by my cage, Too old, too worn, too broken, no way. Way past his time, he can't run and play. Then they shake their heads slowly and go on their way. A little old man, arthritic and sore, It seems I am not wanted anymore. I once had a home, I once had a bed, A place that was warm, and where I was fed. Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail. Who wants a dog so old and so frail? My family decided I didn't belong, I got in their way, my attitude was wrong. Whatever excuse they made in their head, Can't justify how they left me for dead. Now I sit in this cage, where day after day, The younger dogs get adopted away. When I had almost come to the end of my rope, You saw my face, and I finally had hope. You saw thru the grey, and the legs bent with age, And felt I still had life beyond this cage. You took me home, gave me food and a bed, And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head. We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low, You love me so dearly, you want me to know. I may have lived most of my life with another, But you outshine them with a love so much stronger. And I promise to return all the love I can give, To you, my dear person, as long as I live. I may be with you for a week, or for years, We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears. And when the time comes that God deems I must leave, I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve. And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new, My thoughts and my heart will still be with you. And I will brag to all who will hear, Of the person who made my last days so dear.
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