How Much Does It Cost To Cremate A Dog: Involved Procedure and Associated Details

It is really difficult to lose a pet, and dogs are particularly unbearable as they must be very disturbing for their owners. A lot of pet owners find cremation to be one of the best ways to pay a tribute to the memory of their beloved furry friend. 

So, how much does it cost to cremate a dog?

The cost for the cremation of a dog can range between $50 to $300, and the size of the dog, place of cremation, and type of cremation are some of the factors that affect the cost. The smaller dogs are cheaper than the bigger ones because they require less fuel when getting cremated.

There are basically two types of cremations:

Private and public- 

In a private cremation, you get the ashes of your pet returned to you alone. On the other hand, in a public cremation, many pets are cremated, and there is no return of the ashes. Private cremation is expensive; however, the cost is between $175 and $300, contrary to the $50 to $150 that a public cremation charges.

These would include the cost of transportation, urns for transporting the cremated remains, and memorial products, such as impressions of the paw prints or a fur clipping. These options add $50 to $200 onto the total cost.

The bottom line is that the cost of canine cremation depends on what you want and need, but you're now going to have to add these expenses into planning your pet's last days.

What is done to cremate the dog?

There are a pretty many procedures that must take place to cremate a dog in a dignified manner.

First of all, a pet owner chooses a crematorium where he can either conduct private or communal cremation. The dog is taken to a facility where it will be placed into a cremation chamber.

Through this process, the chamber is heated to about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit in cremation. This burns the dog into ashes within the time span that ranges from 30 minutes to two hours depending on the size of the dog.

Once cremated, the ashes allow to cool and then get processed to a fine powder consistency. The ashes are placed in a cremation urn or container of preference by the pet's owner for private cremation. Public cremation usually scatters the ashes in a designated area or buries them. The whole process from start to finish takes about three days.

Where all can you bury your dog?

Digging your own hole in the yard is one of the commonest decisions because you bury your pet there, thereby making it a special memorial space where you may go to recall your pet. However, it is always best to check if the home burial is allowed in your place; local zoning laws and regulations would have to be consulted first.

Another option could be a pet cemetery. It is the right place where you can give your dead pet a proper burial. Pet cemeteries are well-manicured, and most of the time are available with different types of burials, like individual plots, cremation, and even mausoleums.

If you wish to bury your dog in nature or in a forest or meadow if this place is where your dog spent most of his time, you could. You would have to get permission from landowners and then read up on any specific guidelines as to the burial of animals in those natural locations.

For example, in the United States, such an important personal choice would include a choice on where to lay your dog to rest, which has considerations regarding one's emotions and beliefs and choices available in one's location.

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