I have pets buried in my back yard and dont want the new owners to disturb their remains. What do I do?

Question

So here's the deal, my fiance and I both have our parents moving this summer. We both have pets that meant alot to us buried in our back yards. The thing is that both of the new neighbors have talked about doing new construction.

How do we make it so they would not even think about disturbing our beloved animals back there. I have a plaque on one of my cat's graves. Should I get one for each??

My fiance is especially worried about this, since he lived in his house his entire life, and the man buying his parent's house is being an a**hole and taking advantage of his parents, since they have to sell their 5+ bedroom house, since they can't afford it anymore. Disturbing his favorite pets remains would be the last straw for my fiance to take.

I told you this, because I need a GOOD answer, so that not even the coldest *%!^ would not disturb the graves.

Please help! Thanks!

Answer 1

Moving the remains to a new location, a pet cemetery for example, is the only way you can be sure they won't be disturbed in the future.

You could buy a large rectangular piece of Pennsylvania Blue stone and have it engraved with the pets name, date of birth and a nice phrase or two and lay it over the grave. This would be a clear indication to the new owners that it shouldn't be disturbed, and heavy enough that it wouldn't be accidentally moved. You would still be relying on the kindness of the new owners.

Answer 2

Time to let go and move on. This fear that is being expressed is a accumulation of all the emotions that are tied to leaving the long term home. Keeping a shrine for pet remains can be done in the heart, as their memories will never leave. Removing their little bones to a pet cemetery is the best physical solution, as it will provide an outlet for the energy being suppressed. Best wishes. Been there done that.

Answer 3

Only one thing could stop this (and even it is stretching a point). Put a covenant in the selling agreement that the graves will remain undisturbed. This will lower potential buyers from ten, to probably one. You could move the graves yourself to be assured the proper treatment is done. Other than that, there is nothing you can do. Once the deed is changed over to the new owners, it is their property to do with as they see fit.

Answer 4

Your pets mean alot to you i understand.With the new owners they will do whatever it takes to complete projects they want to perform.The only option you have is to exume their body's and find a better resting place