Are Pets Really Cremated Individually?
When we lose a beloved pet, one of the most common ways to pay back the love and loyalty to them is by arranging a cremation ceremony. However, pet cremation can raise some questions and concerns about the process. One of the major concerns is whether pets are really cremated individually or if their remains are mixed with other pets. Pet cremation is the process of destroying a pet's remains in a cremation chamber by burning, also known as a retort. The remains are heated at a high temperature of around 1400-1800°F, which reduces the body to bone fragments and ashes. These ashes after the cremation process, are then returned to the pet owner in an urn or container according to the needs and requirements of the pet owner.In this article, we will cover the frequently asked question by the pet owner and the topic of pet cremation: are pets really cremated individually?So, Now there are Different ways to do pet cremation like: Communal, Semi-Private or Partitioned Cremation and Private.
- Communal cremation
Communal or group cremation involves the cremation of multiple animals in the same chamber at once. The remains cannot be separated, and therefore, will not be returned. Different facilities have their own ways of providing a final disposition of communal cremains. Some of these methods include scattering or burial, but it is very important to ask your provider where the cremains will end up for their final resting place.
- Partial Cremation
During a semi-private or partitioned cremation, pets are cremated at the same time with other animals. Even though crematoriums do their best to keep the remains separated in the chamber, there is a chance that part pf the remains could be comingled or mixed together which makes this choice less costly. Some crematoriums may refer to a partitioned cremation as individual, so be sure to ask specific questions.
- Private cremation
Private or individual cremation is the best option for every pet owner. Your pet will be placed in the cremation chamber alone, ensuring that it will not be mixed with other animals’ remains. Some people request to view the cremation of their pet to help with closure and provide comfort that the pet’s remains were, indeed, cremated individually. There may be an added fee for this service.
So, Are pets really cremated individually?
The answer is, it depends on needs and requirementsof the pet owner.
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