2006-06-26 05:46:49 · 16 answers · asked by tawasperson 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If there was a very close bond between the pet and its owner then yes. I think the deceased would like to say goodbye to there beloved pet. But bringing all the owner's animals might be a little tacky. Make sure you find out if animals are allowed at the funeral home/ religous establishment, because most of the times they're not.
2006-06-26 05:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by jaxs84 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that it could be a horrible distraction. What if the pet starts barking at the casket or trying to climb in? I don't know how a pet would react around its dead master, but the possibilities are many, and, most of them not good.
This is not going to give the pet "closure," so why even try? There are so many things that could go wrong.
2006-06-26 05:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no purpose in doing so. The funeral service has no feature that is friendly to a dog. It would be kinder to leave the dog home.
Since dogs recognize people by smell - it could be traumatic to the dog, as well.
2006-06-26 05:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by oohhbother 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the funeral parlor and/or the priest who will conduct the funeral services if it is allowed.
2006-06-26 05:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by mand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Mand. Ask the guys who run the place. If nothing else, maybe for the internment since that's outside.
2006-06-26 05:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by cocoanutt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course... I would definitely.. Maybe someone in the family will want to adopt the pet in remembrance of their lost one..
2006-07-03 01:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by amygirl9333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why it wouldn't be okay however I don't see why you'd want to do it. The pet isn't going to understand anything that is going on.
2006-06-26 05:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by purpleama456 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-06-26 05:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure as hell did, and the pastor knew it. Everyone knew. But she was only 5 lbs.
2006-06-26 05:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the deceased would like this.
2006-07-01 19:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by maya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋