When a beloved pet passes away, it can be difficult to decide what to do in regard of their aftercare. Pet cremation is a popular option, but many people don’t know how it works or what to expect. This blog explores the pet cremation process and answers some common questions many pet parents may have.
What is Pet Cremation?
Cremation is a technical heating process whereby the remains are placed inside a cremator and exposed to very high heat. For many people, this thought alone, happening to their cherished furbaby, is distressing.
Pet parents would prefer a backyard burial, as it seems the most convenient option. However, it is important to understand that this is not always a practical and safe option and should be avoided. Burying pets can pose a potential health risk and environmental hazard.
Pet cremation is a safer aftercare option that our team carries out respectfully and with dignity.
Pet Angel Funeral’s Step-by-Step Pet Cremation Process
- Once collect a pet from either the family’s home or a veterinary clinic, we bring them to one of two facilities (Moledinar, Gold Coast or Virgina, Brisbane), two of Australia’s most modern pet crematoriums.
- We follow strict ethical standards of separation by using a unique tagging system. Each pet has their identification tag from the moment they are collected and brought into our care. Throughout the pet cremation process, we match this tag to every piece of paperwork to ensure we deliver your exact aftercare arrangements for your pet.
- After discussing the aftercare arrangements and fulfilling any special requests from the pet parents (e.g. a viewing before the cremation, collection of a lock of fur or a paw print), we place the pet’s remains in our purpose-built, separate-chamber cremators.
- With a required heat as high as 800-1,100 degrees Celsius, the body will then be turned to ashes after about one to a few hours, depending on the pet’s size.
- If requested, our crematorium staff inspect the ashes for any metal, such as surgical pins, rods, and tags, using a magnet or through manual inspection. Any items will be given back to the pet’s family.
- Each chamber can hold only one pet at a time to ensure only your pet’s ashes are returned. Once the ashes have cooled down, we place them in beautiful individual urn packages and deliver them to the pet owner’s preferred address.
- For those who do not want to receive their pet’s ashes back, we offer the option for our team to scatter them in a dignified manner at Eden Ridge Farm.
- From Collection, Cremation to Delivery, we typically complete the entire pet cremation process within a few days
Pet Angel Funerals Provides High Quality, Respectful Pet Cremation
We understand the heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye to a cherished family member. Our role is to gently guide you through this difficult time, easing the burden wherever we can. With compassion, dignity, and respect, we ensure your furbaby’s final journey is a beautiful and meaningful farewell over the Rainbow Bridge. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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