Special Animal Mourning
Emotional support and accompaniment to multi-species families
Mourning the death of our faithful companion
The loss of our animal is a very painful event in the lives of the people who have cared for it and lived with it with so much love, so we want to inform you and help you in this process as hard as it is to say goodbye to this beloved member of the family. One of the most important aspects to facilitate recovery from the loss of a loved one is grief education.
Grief is a psychological process that a person goes through after the loss of a loved one, and in order for it not to become a complicated grief and generate even more pain, it is important to give it space in our hearts, to be able to feel, express and deal with the pain. In short, to be able to deal with grief in a healthy way and to be able to learn to live without our animal companion.
Stages of grief
Bereavement usually has several stages, although not all of them are always gone through and they do not necessarily occur in the same order, sometimes they can occur at the same time.
- Denial: there is a difficulty in accepting the loss and denial that it has happened, we cannot believe that he is gone and that we will never see him again.
- Anger: We may feel very angry with ourselves, others or the world. It happens once we assume that he or she will no longer be in our lives.
- Negotiation: Here we analyse the situation, what would have happened in different circumstances, if we could have done something else. At this stage we start to make some kind of pact, or agreement.
- Depression: Feelings of anguish, fear, grief or guilt begin to surface, as we do not understand how this could have happened. As we have been responsible for their wellbeing, it is normal that this feeling stirs us internally. Here we are aware that the loss is irrevocable and that we must continue to live without their company.
- Acceptance: comes the moment when we can accept her death and we can live our lives normally. It does not mean that we forget her, but that we can go about our lives accepting the fact that she will not be with us physically, but she will remain in our memories and in our hearts.
Questions
FAQ
A pet funeral service is a process that allows owners to say goodbye to their beloved furry companions in a respectful and dignified manner.
A wake for pets is a place where owners can say goodbye to their beloved furry companions before their departure.
According to current legislation in Spain, it is forbidden to bury animals in unauthorised places. Therefore, you cannot bury a pet in the countryside or in your garden. However, there are other options available:
- Collective incinerationIn this case, the body of the pet is cremated together with other animals.
- Individual incineration: An individual cremation is carried out for our pet.
It is important to learn about local laws and follow the appropriate legal procedures when faced with the loss of a pet. Although it is a painful time, we must make decisions that honour and respect our beloved furry companions. 🐾
A pet funeral home is a place that specialises in the respectful treatment of deceased pets. These establishments offer a variety of services to honour the life and legacy of our beloved pets. Here are some of their functions:
IncinerationPet funeral parlours have certified facilities for cremation of deceased animals. You can opt for a collective cremation, where the remains are placed in a common grave for ashes, or an individual cremation, where you will be offered the ashes as a memento of your pet. Some funeral homes allow you to personally attend the individual cremation process at a wake.
Other servicesSome funeral homes also provide additional services, such as home pick-up or veterinary clinic pick-up of the deceased animal. They also offer options for personalised memorials, such as headstones or memorial plaques.
In Spain, when a pet dies, it is compulsory to notify the animal identification census register and cremation must be carried out in authorised centres. Pet funeral homes are a special alternative to say goodbye to our faithful friends with respect and affection. 🐾
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