About Pet Memorials

When it comes to pet memorials, the owner has options whether it is due to religious beliefs or simply personal preference; many people prefer the idea of burial to cremation. Current legislation allows pets to be buried either in the property where they last lived or in a licensed pet cemetery. Any pet memorial requires careful consideration. People have different ideas and we should not be held back by conventions when we decide how we want to commemorate our pets’ lives. Where many will want a permanent resting place they can visit others will feel that after several years the feelings may change and they may not want to be tied down. Others may like the idea of keeping the grave at home or the feeling of freedom they may get from a wood land or pasture burial.

Bereaved owners often seek ways to Gold Coast pet memorials in their beloved pets in an effort to celebrate the happiness and joy the pets brought to their lives. In addition to traditional methods for memorializing a pet, including engraved stones and decorative urns for preserving the pet's ashes, for memorializing a pet.

Burial at Home

This is the traditional resting place for many family pets but digging a grave is no easy task. In a heavy soil there should be at least two feet of soil on top of the burial but in a light sandy soil we would advise three feet. You may wish to have a coffin for your pet and you can buy a range from eco-friendly ones made from cardboard, willow, jute and bamboo through to more elaborate and solid traditional coffins. If you do not use a solid coffin then be sure to cover the grave with some paving stones to stop any wild animals digging down. Before you go ahead think about how you will feel having the grave in the garden. Many people simply do not like the idea once the pet is buried or do not want to leave their pet when they move.

Pet Cemetery

This can range from a formal burial plot to a green burial where trees are planted on the grave. All cemeteries are different and it is important to visit the site to see if it appeals to you. Association members have a range of different cemeteries. Firstly decide on the type of burial plot you want and how or if you wish to have the plot marked in any way. Then see what cemeteries are nearest to you and if they meet your requirements. You may have to travel some distance to find one that satisfies you. The cemetery will usually provide the grave and the practical side of the burial. You are usually free to carry out your own ceremony but discuss any specific details with the staff in advance.


Pet memorials and crematoria are regulated through the animal regulations and waste management regulations. They are regulated as waste sites. Gold Coast pet memorials can be a helpful and comforting way of remembering and commemorating the life of a pet that is no longer with you.

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