You've had it since it was a kitten; why not bury it at home?
If you're burying an animal, it's probable that it was important to you. Although there are animal memorial parks, you may prefer to bury your pet on your property. If your neighborhood permits the burying of animals, and you have a place on your grounds that's appropriate, burying your pet nearby may be comforting and help you with your grief.
Instructions
1. Move quickly. There's no need for special equipment to prepare an animal for burial. However, because your pet won't be embalmed, you have to make arrangements to bury it with some speed. Clean your pet as much as possible; wrap it in sheets or a blanket, if you'd like.
2. Purchase an inexpensive beverage cooler and fill it with ice. Put your pet in and keep the cooler closed. When you do remove it, it'll be stiff both from freezing and rigor mortis. When the ice has melted, remove the water and refresh the ice. Do this for no longer than two days after your pet's death.
3. Dig a deep hole so no other animals can get access. It should be 2 to 3 feet deep and just wide enough to fit your pet.
4. Take the pet from the cooler. Wrap it in a towel or favorite blanket, if you haven't already.
5. Place your pet in the hole and cover it very well with dirt. Tamp down until the dirt has hardened.
6. Place a memorial to your pet, if you'd like.
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