Losing a beloved pet is not an easy thing. Saying goodbye can be very painful. Sometimes, burying and burying them can ease our grief. Before you bury a cat, make sure it's legal in your area. After that, choose the location of the grave, coffin, and headstone. You have to lay your pet cat in a coffin, dig a burrow, and then decorate the location. Having a place to visit a dead pet can make you more willing to say goodbye.
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Part 1 of 3: Deciding on the Burial
Step 1. Make sure burying your pet cat is legal and safe
While many people feel the need to provide a final resting place for their pets, not all areas legalize animal burial. Before burying a pet cat, first find out the regulations in your area. You can ask your local court or the Department of Environment and Forestry whether or not it is permissible to bury pets in your yard. Usually you are not allowed to bury a pet cat in a public area, such as a park.
- Do not bury your cat near a water source so that your water supply is not polluted.
- Make sure your dig doesn't hit any underground cables. Choose an area of the yard away from the house. While digging, if you find any wires, stop digging, close the hole again, and select another location.
- If you live in a rental property, ask the landlord for permission. Not all property owners allow people to bury their pets in their yards.
Step 2. Choose the location of the grave
After confirming the practice is legal, choose a grave location, for example in your yard.
- You may want to choose a special or symbolic place as the location of his grave. For example, if your cat is always hanging around a bush of wildflowers in your yard, that might be a good place to bury it. If your cat likes to play in the trees, you can bury it there.
- However, when deciding to bury a pet cat, consider the logistics factor. Do not let his grave be in an area of the yard that is often passed or disturbed. Choose an area in your yard that is rarely traveled. If you have small children, choose a location where they don't play.
Step 3. Choose a casket or container
This item is used to put a pet cat before it is buried. This is usually important if you live in a province or county where burying pets is regulated. You may be required to use a certain type of container so that the soil is not contaminated.
- You can buy pet-only coffins online. If the use of a formal coffin feels necessary, this might be the right option for you.
- The problem is, coffins are expensive. Alternatively, you can bury your pet cat in some kind of cardboard. If your cat has a favorite mattress, consider making it a grave pad.
- If the use of containers is deemed unnecessary, before burial, you can wrap your pet cat in a towel.
Step 4. Select the headstone
There are many objects that you can use as grave markers. You can buy headstones online, which include your cat's name or other details, such as birth and death dates. If your budget doesn't fit, there are several other options:
- You can collect stones from the yard and then pile them near the grave. If you want to include your pet's cat's name on your tombstone, you can use paint to write it on a large stone.
- If there are certain types of plants that your cat likes, consider planting them in her grave. You can also plant a tree that is larger in size.
Part 2 of 3: Starting the Burial Process
Step 1. Bury the pet cat as soon as possible
Bury it before the carcass begins to rot. Ideally, bury the pet cat on the day it died or the next day. Immediate burial is very important, especially during the warmer months.
- Unfortunately, if your pet cat dies in the winter, sometimes you won't be able to bury it right away. If the ground is frozen, ask your veterinarian if the carcass can be left there until burial can take place.
- You can also wrap your cat in a towel and place it in a Styrofoam container filled with ice. This method can only be used to store the carcass for a few days, before being buried. This is not a long term storage method.
Step 2. Prepare the necessary equipment
You will need certain equipment to bury a pet cat. If you don't already have one at home, most can be found at your local hardware store. The equipment you will need are:
- Gloves
- Shovel or hoe
- Rope to tie the container
Step 3. Put the pet cat in the selected container
Use gloves when handling the carcass. You can also bury your pet cat along with some of its favorite items. For example, you can wrap her in her favorite blanket. You can also put his favorite toy in the container, or something else that the cat has liked in his lifetime.
Make sure the container is securely fastened with rope after the cat is introduced
Step 4. Dig a hole that is at least 90 centimeters deep
Make sure the burrow is deep enough so that the carcass is not targeted by predators. Also make sure the hole is wide enough for the coffin to fit in.
Remember, if you see wires, stop digging immediately. Close the hole again and find another location to bury your pet
Part 3 of 3: Completing the Burial Process
Step 1. Hold a small memorial if necessary
Many people feel the benefits of memorializing when burying a pet cat. Before placing the carcass on the ground, you can say a few words, sing a song, or read a poem.
- Consider inviting friends and family members so they can say goodbye to the pet cat.
- Memorials may be especially useful for young children. You can ask the children to collect objects that remind them of a pet cat, to bury together.
Step 2. Put the cat in the burrow and cover the grave with soil
After saying a few words, gently insert the cat's coffin into the burrow. After that, cover the hole with soil. Don't forget to compact the soil when you cover the burrow. If the soil is less dense, predatory animals can dig the grave.
Step 3. Install the headstone
Don't forget to put a headstone. Although to you it may be just a symbolic gesture, the headstone can prevent the grave from being disturbed. If you buy a coffin, place it on the grave. If you use rocks or other objects, pile them on top of the pet cat's resting place.
If you want to plant something, be sure to surround the base of the plant with something heavy so it doesn't bother predators
Step 4. Decorate the grave, if you wish
After the headstone is installed, you may want to decorate the grave. You can use temporary decorations, such as flowers and other plants.
If you have young children, they may want to decorate the grave. You can encourage them to do something like write a message for a pet cat or draw a picture to place in the grave area
Tips
- If burial is impossible, you can cremate your pet cat and dump the ashes somewhere.
- Before dumping ashes, make sure the practice is legal in your area. Or, you can put the ashes in a container and store them in a safe place.
