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will contain any ashes from your pet.
It is for this reason that most reputable crematoria do not offer this option.
Not all crematoria provide communal cremation. For those that do offer it,
it provides a way of disposing of
a pet’s body which is less expensive
for owners, should cost be a concern. It’s best to check with the crematorium as to the exact procedure they use and ensure you are comfortable with it.
INDIVIDUAL CREMATION
This is where the pet’s body is cremated by itself. The actual process will differ from facility to facility.
The most exact option (and the costs of your pet’s individual cremation will likely reflect this) is where your pet
is cremated in an individual chamber. There is only one pet cremated in one chamber at any one time. This option is available at most UK crematoria.
Some crematoria may use a tray system. In this system, each body is placed in an individual tray which is
passed through the cremation chamber along with other trays. This allows
some smaller facilities to keep up with demand, but does mean that there can be some mixing of ashes due to the combustion process that takes place when a body is burned.
Whichever system is used (don’t be afraid to ask), individual cremation will be more expensive than communal cremation. You will have ashes returned to you either in a simple container or
a more ornamental one. Again this will vary in cost.
SCATTERING OR KEEPING YOUR PETS ASHES
This is very much an individual choice. Some people like to keep their pet’s ashes at home where they can be
kept close to them and it helps them to remember them and give them comfort. You may also wish to consider scattering or burying your pet’s ashes in a favourite place. If this is not on your own property you will need to seek the landowner’s permission.
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