There is no right or wrong when it comes to keeping, burying, or scattering your dog's ashes. Keeping ashes in your home can be a comforting and meaningful way to still feel connected to your little dog.
In the Bible, there are no passages that prohibit or encourage cremation and scattering of ashes. However, many Christian sects believe a burial funeral aligns with best end-of-life practices. As a result, some Christian clerics may discourage cremation or prohibit it entirely.
Cremated ash generally does not have an odor. Although it's unlikely that any remaining pets at home would have a reaction to the presence of their lost friend and companion's ashes in an urn, expect a surviving pet to show signs of loss.
(See photos of detection dogs being trained to find human remains.) Human cremains have a distinct odor that trained dogs can easily identify, even in a house that has been totally destroyed by a wildfire that likely topped 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
A label is attached to the cremator to identify your pet and the time of the cremation is recorded. The label stays with your pet's remains right the way through the system. The cremation is carried out until only sterile bone fragments remain.
Yes, pet cremated ashes are absolutely safe to touch. Since the ashes are burned at a high temperature, no bacteria and viruses are alive. During a botched scattering or a burial in your backyard, the ashes won't harm your skin. Many pet owners have a few more queries regarding pet cremated ashes.
This is what most people do. They keep their pet's ashes at home. Some people also opt to bury their pets, either their body or their remains. There are a ton of different types of headstones you can make for this option, as well.
Since all of the organic matter is burned away during cremation, this is why ashes can last (almost) forever - or at least for our entire lifetime. Bones are still DNA and scientists believe that DNA has survived for about one million years.
When a dog loses a companion, two- or four-legged, he grieves and reacts to the changes in his life. Dogs alter their behavior when they mourn, much like people do: They may become depressed and listless. They may have a decreased appetite and decline to play.
A: In the Bible, cremation is not labeled a sinful practice. Frankly, the topic is not dealt with at all in terms of the detailed lists of instructions for living and dying set forth by almighty God in the Old and New testaments. The short answer to your question appears to be no, cremation is not a sin.
No, it is not a sin to separate ashes.
The Bible does not specifically mention cremation or the scattering of ashes, so there is no ruling on this matter. However, some people may have religious or spiritual beliefs that say cremation and the scattering of ashes are not acceptable.
The 'Yes' From a scientific standpoint, cremated ashes do contain a little energy (energy here being “the ability to do work or cause change”). Let's look closer at that “little energy.”
There is no right or wrong when it comes to keeping, burying, or scattering your pet's ashes after cremation.
The weight of a dog's ashes after cremation will often be somewhere around 3.5% of their body weight. Those who perform dog cremations say the volume of a large dog's ashes is usually about enough to fill a basic rectangular Kleenex box.
Grow a Memorial Plant or Tree
Whether you choose to scatter or inter your pet's ashes, adding a tree or plant is a lovely way to create a living tribute. Plants can be damaged by ashes as they have a very high pH level. To avoid this, mix them with soil or peat to create a better growing environment.
There's nothing bad about keeping cremated remains at home. Even though the practice is legal, those from specific faith communities may object to the practice. Some religious faiths, such as followers of Islam, Eastern Orthodox, and some Jewish sects forbid cremation.
Some families choose to place their loved one's urn in a foyer or living room, while others will put it in a bedroom or even the kitchen. You should try to locate an out-of-the-way spot where the urn is unlikely to be disturbed by kids, pets, or other people.
The average cremated adult will produce about five pounds of pulverized bone fragments, a coarse powder that is sterile and safe to touch, even if the person died of a communicable disease.
The average amount of time it takes to cremate an animal is 45 minutes to two hours. Once your pet has been cremated, you should receive their cremains within just a couple days.
While religious views around the world vary, Christianity has traditionally held that animals have no hope of an afterlife. But Pope John Paul II said in 1990 that animals do have souls and are “as near to God as men are”.
What's really returned to you is the person's skeleton. Once you burn off all the water, soft tissue, organs, skin, hair, cremation container/casket, etc., what you're left with is bone. When complete, the bones are allowed to cool to a temperature that they can be handled and are placed into a processing machine.
How deep should the hole be? The rule of thumb is to have at least 3 feet of dirt covering the top of the body. For a large dog, a 4 foot deep hole should suffice. Too shallow a grave will allow animals to dig up the remains.
The first person you should call is your vet. If they don't have the facilities to handle your dog's body as you wish they will be able to direct you to someone who does. If there is a Pet cemetery in your area, they are also usually able to make collections. At times you may have to transport the body yourself.
Most ash returned to a client should be off-white to light gray. The amount of ash expected for a particular pet can lead to concern and questions. Cremains only represent bone ash.