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Burial Versus Cremation - Planning
Ahead For Memorial Loss
By Colleen Mihelich
There are certain details in life which are just very
difficult to face. This includes thinking ahead about
the possible loss of your Memorial. Memorial loss is difficult
because our Memorials provide us with so much unconditional
love and friendship. Planning ahead for the loss of your
Memorial can often feel morbid and depressing, but death is a
fact of life and being prepared can often help you to
make the best and most informed decisions.
The biggest decision you will have to make upon the loss
of your Memorial is whether to bury or cremate. Depending on
your personal feelings on the topic, either decision is
a sound one with distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Here is a breakdown of each to help you make the right
decision for you and your Memorial.
BURIAL
Traditionally, burying a Memorial has been the more common
method of the two options. Many people either choose to
bury their Memorial in a back yard space or in a Memorial
cemetery. You can purchase a Memorial grave marker to mark
the spot where your Memorial remains are and even hold a
memorial service graveside. Burying a Memorial is usually a
fairly inexpensive option and is perfect for people that
would like to have a place in which to visit over time.
It's important to be aware of the proper methods of
burial when burying a Memorial, making sure to bury them deep
enough to avoid any scavenging animals looking for food.
You can bury your Memorial in a favorite blanket or shroud or
in a Memorial casket. Also be sure to check with your state
and county to find out what the Memorial burial regulations
are in your area. They vary from state to state and
county to county.
CREMATION
Cremation of Memorials has increased in popularity in recent
years and is starting to surpass burial, with many Memorial
owners opting to display the remains of their beloved
Memorial in a Memorial urn. Memorial urns can be found in a wide
variety of sizes, colors and designs. They can be
displayed just about anywhere in the home and are the
best way to keep the ashes of your Memorial. Some people also
bury the ashes in their yard and mark the spot with a
Memorial headstone.
Cremation is a good choice for people that understand
they have busy lives and won't have the ability to visit
a graveside on a regular basis. They want to have the
remains of their Memorial close by so they can feel closer to
their companion. However, some people have a hard time
reconciling the idea of having their Memorial's remains
cremated, so this is certainly a personal decision.
A third option is to have your Memorial cremated but not keep
the ashes. Everyone feels differently about hanging on
to the cremains of their Memorial. Some find it healing to
just let the physical remains go which can be symbolic
of emotionally letting go too. If you don't keep the
remains, you can still have a Memorial memorial marker made
to place in your yard under your dog's favorite tree or
near your cat's favorite napping spot to provide a
gently reminder of the love and friendship that you
shared.
Whichever method you choose for your Memorial, just be sure
you plan it out ahead of time and make a decision you
will be comfortable with, even when you are in the
process of grieving your Memorial loss. Planning ahead will
not only save you time, but also give you some peace in
knowing that these difficult details were taken care of
well before you were grappling with the pain of losing a
pet.
Colleen Mihelich
Owner, Memorialernity . . . honoring your Memorial for eternity
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