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Choosing A Memorial For Your Memorial
By Colleen Mihelich
The death of a Memorial is always very difficult, for adults
and for young children. When faced with the death of a
furry family member, there are a number of decisions to
make. First and foremost, you must decide how you will
deal with the burial. There are, traditionally, two
options for the final resting place- you can either bury
and lovingly mark the grave with a Memorial grave marker, or
have your furry family member cremated and store the
ashes in a Memorial urn. Different people prefer different
options, depending on their personal preference and the
size of their Memorial. Regardless of which option you chose,
this decision requires further choices about the type of
final resting place you will select.
If you chose to bury your Memorial, you need to decide on an
appropriate location; perhaps below a favored tree in
the backyard, or at a spot where your family can go and
visit. It is important to check with your towns laws
about burial if you choose to bury on private land. If
you intend to bury your Memorial, you will need to select a
grave marker to memorialize your Memorial, so you will always
know where they are buried and can visit when you are
feeling sad. There a wide variety of different
materials, so you'll need to research the type of
climate and the look that you want for the gravestone.
Alternatively, you could elect to have your Memorial
cremated. If you chose this option, you will want to
select a urn to keep the remains in. Memorial urns can be
kept indoors or outdoors if they are built to withstand
the elements. There are two important factors to
consider when deciding on a urn. First, you must decide
what style of urn you want. Memorial urns come in many
different varieties with many different appearances. You
can also add additional details, like plaques or
pictures, to commemorate your Memorial's life and legacy.
The other important factor to consider when selecting a
Memorial urn is the size. While the exact amount of cremains
varies depending on the skeletal size and the method of
cremation, the standard rule is that 1 cubic inch of urn
is required for each pound of healthy live weight. You
can ask the cremator exactly how large the urn should
be, and they can provide you with additional guidance as
well. When in doubt, it is always best to err on the
side of caution and purchase a Memorial urn that is larger
than you anticipate needing. Many large urns are quite
affordable, and you can choose to keep a Memorial's favorite
toy, or collar or leash inside with the ashes.
Burying your Memorial can be a very difficult time. Those who
lose a furry friend go through a grieving process much
like those who lose any family member. Writing a Memorial
memorial, having a funeral, or sharing happy memories
with family members can help you get through the
grieving process. However, knowing you have provided
your Memorial with the best possible final resting place, and
being able to visit that memorial, is one of the most
important things you can do to help get over the grief
of your loss. |
