Pet Cemetery vs On-Site Burial: Weighing the Choice
After the loss of a beloved horse, one of the first decisions owners face is how they would like to lay their companion’s remains to rest. Two of the most common options are either interment at a pet cemetery or having an on-site private burial at your farm, ranch, or facility. Each choice comes with its own set of considerations.
At Graver Horse Removal, we aim to make this decision easier by exploring the key pros and cons of both burial routes. Weighing the factors can help determine which final resting place best suits your needs and wishes.
Pet Cemetery Interment
For owners who don’t have access to private land for burial, opt for a more permanent memorial, or simply prefer having the burial and grounds professionally maintained, a pet cemetery can be an ideal choice.
Pros:
– Perpetual cemetery grounds maintenance and landscaping
– Option for upright headstone markers and memorials
– Some offer additional services like grief counseling
– Remains undisturbed if you relocate from the area
– Other animals can be interred together over time
Cons:
– Generally more expensive than a private farm burial
– Predetermined set plots with spacing/location limitations
– Limited visitation hours/rules may apply at the facility
– Travel required if the cemetery is not locally based
On-Site Private Burial
For horse owners with available property, an on-site private burial allows the remains to be interred at a sentimental, familiar location full of cherished memories with your horse. This option enables the most personalization.
Pros:
– Can bury remains wherever you desire on your land
– Costs are limited to excavation/preparation fees
– Completely customizable grave marker and memorials
– Horse remains undisturbed on your property
– Unlimited visitation privileges without restrictions
Cons:
– All grave maintenance responsibilities fall on you
– Remains could be disrupted if the property is sold
– Potential zoning, environmental regulations to follow
– Must avoid underground hazards like utilities, wells, etc.
– Future development could disturb the gravesite
Cremation Option
A third choice is cremation, which allows you to inter just a portion of cremains on your property while keeping the rest in a decorative urn or memorial vessel. This enables personalization while not requiring a full burial plot.
At Graver Horse Removal, we’re happy to discuss all interment options and factors to consider. Our equine removal specialists treat your horse’s resting place with the utmost dignity and respect that your animal companion deserves.