Saying goodbye to a pet is a difficult experience for any family, and the number of unique ways to commemorate a pet continues to astound me as the pet-loss industry grows as well. Even if you're not interested in a LifeGem or Perpetual Pet, it's not uncommon to honor the loss of a cherished furry family member in your own special way. Pet Angel Memorial Center offers memorial and burial services for pets from dogs to iguanas and everything in between at one of their three US locations (Carmel, IN, Wichita, KS, and Pinellas Park, FL). Learn a little bit more when you read more.
They've got many packages available but, what sets them apart is that they offer actual memorial services for your friends and family in addition to remembrance burial and cremation packages.
"We started the business because I don't have two-legged children," owner Colleen Ellis said. "All I have is four-legged children and I wanted her treated in the same way as the human-funeral business, which is the business I come from."
I wouldn't be surprised if this concept spreads to other cities – what's your take?
Sonia Rykiel
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Hanky Panky
I love the idea of having memorial services available to honor one's beloved pet. I think it will become more common.
1We had to have our dog put down a few years ago because of cancer and it was a no-brainer. He is buried in a pet cemetery. I am not a person who will go broke for the sake of their pet but I feel that he was a member of our family and he deserved it for all the unconditional love he gave us.
2I wish there was a pet cemetery in our area. When our family dog, Dixie, died a few months ago, I didn't know what to do. She had lived such a long life and was the perfect dog. I didn't want her to be buried at my family's home, because my parents will probably move soon and Dixie would be left behind. Instead, we had her cremated and had released her ashes into the river and floated flowers with her.
3My dos China died of old age in her Fav spot. We had her cremated and then we spread her ashes along her favorite path ( non urban area for the path). It was inexpensive and I felt that she (basically my sis) was free and that I could move on from that on particular place and still have her close.
4There is a local pet cemetery near me. (not the pet angel one) Its affiliated with an animal shelter/vet but I love the idea because when happens when you move if you buried your pet in the back yard! You can't really go back anymore. Though just thinking about that brings tears to my eyes.
5A friend of mine tried to open a pet "funeral parlor" complete with crematorium in florida but couldnt get the permits for the incinerator. I think that especially in florida (retirement state) you could make some BANK on the pet funeral business.
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