When I was a child with two sisters and two brother (many years ago) -- my father buried three of our dogs in our back yard. They were buried in an area that was somewhat of a flower garden with a great big old tree. He thought this was the humane thing to do, and we heartbroken children thought this was what we were supposed to do and what everyone did.
We have a Pet Cemetery here in Spokane - with fancy funeral services and whatever people are willing to pay for. Do I dare go so far as to say that I think this is ridiculous - because I do.
Now that I'm older, if I lose a pet, I would never consider a funeral, and I don't bury them in my yard anymore -- But I certainly do grieve, and the heartbreak and memories stay in my heart forever. Perhaps my heart is where my pets are buried.
To each his own!! Right!
Carol Jean |