My beloved cat died,I'm torn with what to do with the body,any suggestions?

Answer 1

You have many options but depending on how much you are able to spend:

> Turn it into the vet for disposal (should be of no charge or very minimal).
> Turn it into the vet for cremation and have it scattered with other pets (less than $100).
> Turn it into the vet for cremation and have the ashes returned (usually comes in a little urn...a little less than $200)
> Arrange for a funeral through a pet cemetary. Depending on what you want, it can cost over $1000.

It may be illegal in some states for your to bury your cat in the yard or on other's properties (unless at a pet cemetary).

When my cat died, I had her cremated but the ashes returned. I personally went and scattered her ashes since I wasn't able to say goodbye.

Answer 2

I'm so sorry about that. I'm a pet lover myself, and my little cute hamster dies two years ago, I still miss how cute she was, how she would crawl around any and everywhere in the house. This was before we got our cat last year. Well, my brother left her out side in her cage with out any water in her water tank during the summer time. I think she's was out there for too many hours and she died, I guess from dehydration. I was so mad at my brother. We decided to put her in a cut open soda bottle with paper towel and set her out to sea, well on the beach.
What you could do is bury the cat somewhere like your backyard, or some other legal ground. You could do what we did, but like but him in a box or something plastic and send him out in the ocean, or lake. I guess cats could get cremated. Just do what you feel would make you happy and remember the cat.



Krazy Libra

Answer 3

I'm really sorry about your cat. If you have a big backyard I would wrap her up in a blanket and put her in a box with her favorite toys and bury her under a nice big tree. If you live in an apartment or someplace where you can't bury her, I would get her cremated. I did this with my cat. She was put in a pretty box and I have her sitting on top of my computer. I also cremated my dog. I think cremation is the best way to go because you will always have her with you. If you bury her and you move, she'll forever be in that spot. But the choice is yours, I'm just here to make suggestions.

Answer 4

Cremation. Two weeks before Christmas I had to put down my dog. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. She was 11 and had bladder cancer. I have had her mostof my life, I got her when I was just 13 and she was very special to me. I decided to cremate her because no matter where I end up, she will always be with me. The thing about burial is that if you were to ever move, your cat would no longer be with you. Cremation of a pet is not that expensive, but it is a little more if you want a private cremation, that means if you want your cat to be cremated by itself. I chose to have my dog have a private cremation so that her would remains would be hers and only hers. It cost 120 dollars for the private one, I know that cats are a lot cheaper. They come back in a very nice urn (you usually have your choice of one) with a photo sleeve on the front so display your pet's best picture. Good luck, and sorry for your loss.

Answer 5

Cremating is a nice option. Having a beloved pet buried in the backyard can be tough if or when you need to move, but if you have the animal's ashes, they are portable. I've heard of Pet Cemeteries, but I wouldn't spend the extra money when you could have the pet buried in your yard for free. Some people will stuff their pets, but I don't think I would do that, I would rather have them rest in peace. Personally, I would cremate my pet, but it all depends on you.

Answer 6

I am sorry for your loss. I have a dog, not a cat, but I think when he goes I will have him cremated. However...I think I am going to be the only one on here who says....I think keeping your dead cat's ashes around...is kind of creepy. Not to mention, the cat is DEAD! And now cinders. WHY would you want a can of ashes around the house like that? You can't pet it! And it's not gonna cozy up to you in the middle of the night. I would bury the ashes in your backyard, say goodbye to him/her in your own private little ceremony, plant a nice lilac bush or apple tree as a headstone. That way, for years to come, you can look at that tree or beautiful lilac bush and remember your friend as a beautiful creature, not as a pot of dirty old ashes!

Answer 7

My cat the i had for 16 years died two days ago. We took him to the vet a week prior and the vet throught he wouldnt even make the night. We took him home so he could die peacefully at home where he was born. Me and my family were devistated. We buried him in our back yard. We built a small memorial above his grave. It makes it easier knowing you can visit them. It was the best decision we made. If you cant bury it anywhere it might be a good idea to cremate him and if you wanted you could keep his ashes.

Sorry for the loss

Answer 8

Depends on where you live. If you've got a lot of property, find a beautiful spot, perhaps under a tree, and bury your cat there. The tree or perhaps a large stone could serve as a marker.

In some towns, pet cemetaries exist but you would have to find one soon.

Answer 9

You are lucky that you have the cats body to bury. My cat was hit by a car and that was really not an option for me. I suggest you give it a nice burial. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Either bury it in your back yard, and if you really loved that cat then give ita proper burial and if you dont want your cat to get eaten by insects etc. then burn it and keep the ashes in a nice vase