"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"

Anatole France

Not everyone you meet will understand the impact that losing a pet has but the loss is enormous. The loss of your faithful companion and their unconditional love leaves a void in our lives because pets really are family. 

The death of a pet can be the first experience of death  we experience as a child. It teaches us the cycle and impermanence of life.  Whether young or old, the pain we feel needs closure and this can begin to heal with a pet funeral.

In most cases, in England, a domestic animal may be buried on your own land eg your garden.  Most pet owners opt for ashes to be returned from the vet. 

A pet funeral where the body is buried  or the ashes scattered can be an honouring of your companion and a ceremony of closure.