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BURIAL AT A PET CEMETERY
Pet cemeteries are regulated in the same way as crematoria and you will often find them at the same facility as a pet crematorium. The advantages of using a pet cemetery are that the hard work of preparing your pet’s grave is done for you and the grave
is maintained. The disadvantages are that you have further to travel to visit the grave than if you buried your pet at home. There is usually a cost and you may also have ongoing maintenance costs.
SIMPLE BODY DISPOSAL
If you decide not to have your pet buried at home or elsewhere, and do not wish for cremation, then in some areas there is the option for a simple body disposal. This, like cremation,
is governed only under the Animal By-Products and Waste Regulations. Some waste carriers will provide this service through veterinary practices and collect the bodies of deceased pets, which are then disposed of at
a licensed facility, which can include landfill. If you are considering this option, then talk through with your vet exactly what will happen to your pet’s body, and ensure that you are comfortable with this.
