How Does Pet Cremation Work?
On a technical level, pet cremation works much the same as human cremation. However, the pet cremation process also differs from human cremation in several key ways. Here’s how the process works, step-by-step.
Transportation
Before the cremation can occur, your pet has to be transported from his or her place of death to the crematory. Because pets often pass away at the vet’s office, most veterinary hospitals and clinics have agreements with their local pet crematories.
If your pet dies at the veterinarian’s office, the staff will ask you whether you’d like them to transport your animal to the crematory. You’ll sign a form agreeing to the type of cremation and other details.
If your pet dies at home, call your vet’s office or your local pet crematory to ask how you can start the cremation process. Some crematories offer pickup for deceased pets, while others require pet-owners to deliver the pets to the crematory.
Storage
Storing the deceased pet happens both before transportation to the crematory, as well as after. At the vet’s office, your pet may have to wait until an arranged pickup day—usually once or twice a week. Until that day, your pet’s body will wait in cold storage, often alongside other deceased pets.
Once at the crematory, a pet usually goes into cold storage once again until the crematory can start the cremation process.
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