Funeral of a cat: how to do it correctly yourself and where in the city it is allowed

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You can also order an urn for the ashes of your beloved cat.

Is it possible to arrange a subburial in advance?

Any person has the right to indicate in his will exactly where he wants to be buried.
This place could also be the grave of a relative who died more than 15 years ago. But you cannot pay for the digging service in advance. Ordering this service is possible only after presenting the appropriate permission. And according to the law, permission for burial in a grave (relative or separate) is issued only on the basis of a death certificate. Those. You can indicate your will, tell your loved ones about your wishes, but you won’t be able to pay anything in advance. But a person can find out in advance whether his desire is feasible in principle. If only 5 years have passed since the funeral of a close relative, there can be no talk of any sub-burial. Those. You need to be realistic about the possibility of re-burial.

Does color matter?

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Meeting a cat in a cemetery does not always mean inviting misfortune. Esotericists believe that through animals the souls of relatives and other deceased people try to make contact

Living in the subtle world, they do not have their own physical body, so they often inhabit some living creature in order to attract attention to themselves or warn about something

Black

Superstitious people often associate a cat encountered on the way to a cemetery with a restless soul, a witch and even a sorcerer. This is especially true for black animals. Their appearance causes anxiety and sets the mood for negativity. Esotericists do not advise offending a creature going about its business. A tossing soul or a witch who goes for a walk can bring disaster to a random person they meet. To minimize the effect of the sign, it is recommended to avoid the cat.

White

Light-colored cats do not evoke negative emotions among cemetery visitors. White seals are usually perceived as good helpers and healers. Their appearance is associated with a righteous soul, which, having not completed its journey, tries to warn of danger, be it illness or other trouble.

How much does it cost to euthanize?

“We only euthanize hopeless animals,” says Karen Dallakyan. “If an animal can be cured, it must be treated!”

It is psychologically difficult for the owner of a dog or cat at the moment of saying goodbye to a pet suffering from pain. But he is required to stay in the clinic for some time when he signs the necessary documents. After this, the owner can either stay with the pet in the last minutes of its life, or leave. The breeder must pick up the pet's body for disposal or entrust this to a clinic. In the second case, the additional payment will be 500 rubles.

“As a rule, the owners are not present during euthanasia,” another clinic said. Maximum - located in the hall, but not near the pet. It’s more difficult for people, they understand everything.”

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WHAT TO DO if a pet dies

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Thousands of cats and dogs die every month in Chelyabinsk. Meanwhile, according to Russian laws, only three methods of animal disposal are allowed. Two of them are suitable for domestic animals: burning in crematoria ovens or disinfection in biothermal pits on the territory of cattle burial grounds, the so-called Beccari pits. If the animal dies, the veterinary service must be notified. About where to call, where to find a crematorium and what fine you will have to pay for the “unauthorized grave” of a pet - in the WHAT TO DO section of the Access News Agency.

“Animal corpses are biological waste, and they must be destroyed in accordance with veterinary and sanitary rules. You need to understand why it died. And if the animal died from an infectious disease, then it is necessary to contact the veterinary service,” says the famous Chelyabinsk animal activist and veterinarian Karen Dallakyan.

STEP 1. Call the veterinarian

If an animal dies prematurely not from old age, but from a disease, such as rabies, a respectable owner should call the veterinarian. A doctor will arrive, pick up the corpse, conduct laboratory diagnostics, draw up a medical report and send the deceased animal for disposal.

Under no circumstances should you bury a dead animal in the forest, on a summer cottage, or in a park. After all, even one animal that dies from infection and is buried in the ground threatens an outbreak of disease. According to Karen Dallakyan, pathogens of infectious diseases that could cause the death of an animal can survive in the soil for centuries. These are anthrax spores and other infections, including non-spore-forming ones. And there are no guarantees that impromptu burials will not be dug up by other animals, or that contaminated material will not be carried away by rodents. When washed out, pathogens can enter groundwater.

“I know that Chelyabinsk residents store corpses in garden plots, in garages, some even on the balcony. They are waiting for a thaw to bury them later. Many people throw animals into trash cans and landfills,” says the animal rights activist.

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Meanwhile, administrative liability is provided for unauthorized burial or dumping of animals in a landfill. The fine for individuals is from 4 to 5 thousand rubles, for officials – from 20 to 40 thousand rubles, for entrepreneurs – from 40 to 50 thousand rubles. And the harshest punishment awaits legal entities - from 500 to 700 thousand rubles or administrative suspension of activities for up to 90 days.

STEP 2. Call the animal crematorium

There are two types of pet cremation. One of them is general cremation, when a large number of animals are burned simultaneously in a general manner. The ashes of all animals are subsequently disposed of; in this case, the owner will not be able to take the ashes of his own animal.

Another option for cremation is private. In this case, the corpse of only one animal is put on fire, and all this happens in high-temperature chambers designed for the cremation of one individual. The ashes are returned to the pet owners in a special urn, which the owner can take with them and bury where they deem necessary, or keep it as a reminder of the pet.

In the animal crematorium on Ferrosplavnaya Street, 79 in Chelyabinsk, an average of 50-70 animals are cremated per month. Its services include transportation (permissible accompanied by the owner), individual or general cremation, courier delivery of an urn with ashes to your home, or disposal of ashes. Prices range from 300 to 3 thousand rubles. Phone – 8-9000-77-11-77 or 8-90-80-78-88-28.

A similar sign

Everyone is mortal, including our beloved cats. The reasons for the death of pets are different - old age, accident, illness. The worst thing is when you have to resort to euthanasia. It is very difficult to cope with the death of an animal that you are accustomed to treating as a member of the family. It is even more difficult to explain to a child what death is. The lifespan of pets is shorter than that of humans. We must come to terms with the fact that we will have to survive their loss. And it’s better to know how to prepare for it.

Why do many cats, sensing the approach of death, leave the house?

Some animals, sensing their demise, leave home. Why do they behave this way? In the wild, before death, cats strive for solitude, because, weakening, they can no longer defend themselves from enemies. They find a secluded place where they die in peace. Domestic animals retain this instinct. If they do not leave the house, they try to hide behind furniture or in a closet, away from prying eyes.

What to do when alarming symptoms appear, how to alleviate the cat’s condition?

Not all owners of dying pets behave correctly in this situation.
The owner's actions should be aimed at alleviating his suffering. Every effort must be made to make the last hours of the cat’s life as comfortable as possible. To do this, you need to provide her with a comfortable and soft place to rest, and regularly change the cat bed for a fresh one. If an elderly animal is not able to control the processes of defecation and urination, it is necessary to cover the bed with a disposable diaper and change it on time. When the cat becomes weak and cannot get to the tray on his own, you should bring him to it every 3-4 hours. It is better to place bowls of food and water next to your pet.

If a cat tends to distance itself, you need to provide it with complete peace and privacy. If she fawns over her owner more than usual, you need to spend as much time as possible with her, stroking her and saying kind words. The question of euthanasia may arise when the animal is in severe pain. If it is not suffering, there is no need to euthanize it.

Cats Die Alone

Feeling the approach of death, cats tend to get away from people. When this is not possible, they hide in a secluded place.

There are symptoms by which you can determine the imminent death of a cat:

loss of appetite, refusal of food and water;
shortness of breath and difficulty breathing;
slow heartbeat and low blood pressure;
a decrease in temperature and the presence of an unpleasant odor.

These are warning signs, especially if your cat is over 10 years old. If you discover their presence, contact your veterinarian - perhaps the animal is simply experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic disease. In hopeless cases, the doctor may suggest euthanizing the animal. If this option is unacceptable, surround the cat with care and create conditions for a calm death.

Video: signs that a cat is dying

Remember, cats suffer in silence. Just because they don't complain loudly doesn't mean they aren't in pain.

Cats never voice their pain, but that doesn't mean they don't suffer.

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On average, cats live about 12 years, but there are also long-livers, whose age at the time of death is 18 – 20 years. This depends on the conditions of detention, the presence of a predisposition to various pathologies.

It often happens that due to illness or serious injury an animal has to be euthanized. Often cats die on the street due to public transport, during fights with other animals, or at the hands of people.

After the death of an animal, the owners are faced with the acute question of how to bury the cat, since the law allows no more than a day for this. If there is an urgent need, you can give the body to a veterinary clinic for a short time, where they will help preserve it until burial.

By law, the death of a pet must be reported to the Veterinary Department of the city or district. Not all owners do this, since the cat’s body will have to be handed over for an autopsy and the funeral will be delayed; the official authorities will insist on cremation of the pet. As a rule, it is general, that is, a large number of pets are burned at one time, after which the ashes are disposed of. Individual cremation is performed extremely rarely; in this case, the owners receive an urn with the pet’s ashes and can bury it anywhere.

Usually, owners decide to bury the cat not far from home in order to visit and care for the grave more often.

It happened

Even in the morning the cat was enjoying life: he ate with gusto, then played. During the day he disappeared somewhere, but his owners didn’t catch him right away. And in the evening they found a pet in the closet. Already cooled down. Unfortunately, this happens. An old animal may show exceptional activity before death. And then quietly hides to die.

The cat died, and the house immediately became empty. The old man lived in the house for more than ten years, and now he is gone. This does not fit into consciousness. Alas, animals sooner or later leave this world, just like people.

It is doubly offensive and painful when a young cat passes away. Due to prolonged illness or accident. How to bury your pet with dignity? More on this in the following paragraphs.

How not to break the law

A dog and a person, quickly getting used to each other, often become inseparable friends. However, compared to humans, the life expectancy of animals is much shorter. So, according to encyclopedic sources, a dog can live from 6 to 20 years.

The number of years a pet can live is determined by many different factors, including breed characteristics, conditions of keeping and care, nutrition, genetic predisposition and heredity in relation to various diseases, injuries, accidents and unusual situations.

By providing the animal with appropriate care, taking care of its diet and creating optimal living conditions, a person can only extend the life of a pet for a short period, but, unfortunately, death is inevitable.

When faced with the death of a pet for the first time, many people wonder where to bury the dog.

It is important to know that burying the remains of an animal within the city is prohibited by law and is considered an administrative offense entailing a fine.

The fine is only the first reason why not every owner decides to bury their dog within the city. Most of all, dog breeders fear the fact that the grave with a four-legged family friend could be destroyed in the most rude manner.

As a result of the lack of options, dog breeders who do not want to send the body of a faithful friend to a landfill or throw it on the side of the road near the roadway, as irresponsible owners often do, are forced to break the law.

Most often, the remains of dogs are buried in remote corners of city parks, in places where the pet had previously walked, or in a forest belt located within the city. If there were a choice of options for burying the bodies of pets, it is unlikely that anyone would neglect legal norms.

Environmentalists, worried about environmental pollution, are beginning to sound the alarm. Corpse poisons entering the soil can greatly deteriorate the quality of groundwater. Also, dogs that die as a result of infection with some dangerous viral or bacterial disease become the cause of further spread of the infection.

Carrying out the ritual

Saying goodbye to your pet is not a mandatory but often performed ritual. Often it is organized by people who were very attached to their pet. Usually ceremonies take place modestly among family and closest friends. Before lowering the cat into the hole, you can make a short speech about it, recite a poem or sing a song that is somehow associated with what happened. Also, when saying goodbye to an animal, people often place their pet’s favorite toys and things that remind them of it near the urn. Fresh or artificial flowers are placed on the fresh grave, wreaths are placed and ribbons with mourning inscriptions are placed.

If you do not want to bury the animal's ashes in the ground, you can scatter them in the wind. But you should not choose places located next to residential and public buildings for these purposes. It’s better to go further out of town and scatter the ashes in a beautiful place that your pet might have liked during his lifetime.

The death of a beloved animal is always a sad event, and organizing a decent funeral can only partially numb the pain of this loss. If your pet has gone to a better world, then try to gather your strength and decide on the method of burying your pet. Consider not only your capabilities, but also the legality of the chosen option.

Where to bury a cat

Burial in an animal cemetery

A large number of cemeteries have already been built abroad, which involve the burial of pets. Unfortunately, in Russia there are no more than two dozen such cemeteries. To be able to bury a cat in such a cemetery, you also need to try very hard. Be sure to obtain written permission from the local authorities and, as it were, reserve a place for this. In general, this procedure is no different from human burial.

If you have the opportunity and permission to bury your cat on a plot of land, then you should prepare for this procedure in advance. It's definitely worth digging a grave, which should stand in this condition for at least a night.

It is best to wrap the body of a deceased cat in cotton cloth and place it in a box (it doesn’t matter what it is, as long as the body fits freely in there). After this, the box is placed in the grave and buried.

It is very important that the grave is deep and that none of the animals could dig it up. You can leave some identifying marks at the burial site, for example, fencing the grave with pebbles or planting ornamental grass.

The death of a beloved pet is a sad event in the life of a caring owner. An animal can die from old age, illness, or from an accident, so every owner must be prepared for such a test. How to bury a cat, what is needed for this? Is it possible to bury a cat on my property? We will consider all these and many other questions in detail.

Legislation and burial

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Legislation takes animal burials very seriously. It is not allowed to simply throw away or bury dead animals in populated areas. This can lead to environmental problems, the spread of infection, and soil and water contamination. Therefore, you need to know exactly how to bury a cat correctly.

According to the law, only cremated animals are allowed to be buried and only in places strictly designated for such an action. Otherwise, administrative liability and punishment in the form of a fine of up to 5 thousand rubles cannot be ruled out. The amount may soon double. It is not recommended to take risks and hope for luck; there is always the possibility of meeting with strangers or representatives of the law.

The death of a pet is a bereavement and a great stress. Many owners want to see their pet off on its last journey with dignity. The best way out would be to contact specialized services, having previously requested from them all the necessary documents and permits. Self-burying a cat is possible only in certain cases, which you should definitely know in order to avoid problems with the law.

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Is it possible to bury a cat in the garden?

yes: Your cat can be buried in your garden as long as you own your land. This is prohibited if you are renting. On the other hand, you will have to comply with other burial rules (see below).

How to bury a cat in the garden?

Here's how to bury a cat in the garden:

The cat's body must be buried at a distance of 35 meters from any dwelling or body of water (well, springs, etc.);
His remains must be placed at a minimum depth of 1.20 meters;
Before burying, the cat’s body must be covered with quicklime;
Do not use plastic bags, tarps or tarpaulins as covers as these materials are not biodegradable.

I recommend you :

Wrap the cat's body in a cloth (large cotton towel, sheet, blanket, etc.);
place in a cardboard or wooden box or in a cat box;
immortalize the place with a souvenir item or commemorative plaque.

What material to bury a cat?

To bury a cat in the garden, you will need the following tools:

gloves to protect you
a spade or spade to dig a hole,
rope to tie the coffin (or box, or chest) and lower it if the hole is very deep.

Here's everything you need to bury your cat:

Quicklime to bury a cat

As mentioned above, before burying the cat's body should be covered with quicklime. Indeed, quicklime is a product that burns tissues and flesh to their natural decomposition. In addition, quicklime reduces unpleasant odors.

Where can I find lime to bury an animal?

You will find it in all DIY stores (Leroy Merlin, Castorama, etc.) and from suppliers or wholesalers of building and construction materials. Otherwise you can order online:

Quicklime

Cover

Here's a fabric you can use as a shroud to bury your cat in the garden. 100% cotton, the material is ideal for wrapping your cat's body before burying her.

Cat shroud

Wooden box

Instead of buying a cat box that will cost you a lot, here is a wooden chest that is perfect for cat remains and is much cheaper.

Box for cats

Memorial plaque

Here are two examples of a plaque or sign you could place where you buried your cat in your garden.

Memorial plaque

Memorial panel

Is it possible to bury a cat without lime?

The risk of not lime is that as your cat's body decomposes naturally, there is a risk of spreading dangerous bacteria or microbes into the soil and thus contaminating it.

By law, a minimum depth of 1.20 meters must be observed. But I recommend that you dig up to 1.50 m and especially choose a location away from water points and the passage of pipes or other pipes.

How to survive the death of a cat: tips

Of course, many owners overwhelmed by grief rarely pay attention to advice, preferring to cope with the loss intuitively. However, in some cases, correctly spoken words will help a person listen to himself and stop the impulsive flow of suffering.

We present some of these tips below:

Avoid the subjunctive mood. “If only the veterinarian had recognized the disease faster...”, “If only I had not let my cat go outside...” and so on. Remember that in addition to the best-case scenarios that you are currently considering, there are also worst-case scenarios that your pet has successfully avoided. We are unable to predict events in advance and chance always takes place.

It is important to prepare yourself for the fact that not everything is in our power;

Focus on the positives. Repeatedly replaying the last minutes spent with your pet in your head is completely natural for a grieving person.

At the peak of his experiences, a person tries to strengthen them in order to achieve an even greater apotheosis and be buried under his own suffering. Try over time to switch your attention to positive memories in which there was no place for pain and grief. They are the ones who will stay with you for many years;

Do not try to forcefully get rid of the feeling of guilt. Of course, exaggerated self-blame has its place, every grieving person goes through it. However, trying to rationalize and try to convince yourself that you are suffering in vain will not lead to a good result. Experiences do not happen “in vain” and they last as long as the human psyche requires;

Put your guilt into useful actions. If the feeling of involvement in the death of your pet has thoroughly tormented you, try to atone for your mistakes. You can make a donation to a shelter and donate things that belonged to your pet to it. There are many advertisements online about raising funds for operations for animals in trouble - you can also give them life. All these actions will allow you to fill the spiritual vacuum, and feel that besides death, there are other important things worthy of attention;

Get rid of items that evoke memories of your deceased pet. Such objects can be a tray, bowls, scratching posts, or objects that do not directly refer to the cat, but have a complex associative connection with it. However, do not get carried away with this procedure - radical removal of memories of a traumatic event and its source can also result in an emotional breakdown. Since at first everything in the empty apartment will remind you of the cat, get ready for inevitable painful feelings;

Show understanding to those who do not show it to you. Trying to share the story of your loss with others can lead to both positive and negative results. It will be better if you are prepared for both. Not all people are able to show empathy or observe basic tact, so you should not prepare for the fact that you will drown in pity and understanding. A person can listen to you, but he cannot take all your negative experiences and feel them FOR you. Attempts to shift grief onto someone else are quite common and end in conflicts;

Don't try to drown out your grief with important activities, work, or other events in your life. Attempts to “distract” during periods of intense feelings look false and are sometimes a way to escape from oneself rather than to help oneself. Soon, workaholism will become a problem in itself, draining you just as much as mourning. On top of that, the grief for the deceased cat will remain, but it will be buried so deep that you will have to try very hard to pull it to the surface and realize it.

Are there official animal cemeteries?

Improvised necropolises are scattered throughout the country. And we found only one official burial place for pets. It is located near Kharkov.

In other large cities, cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters and other household members are buried in forest belts, parks, near lakes, in wild areas, and also simply under a fence. In small towns everything is even easier, because there are many forests and fields in the area where you can bury a corpse.

Kyiv.

There is more than one animal cemetery in the capital. The most famous one is on Rusanovka, on Sverstyuk Street. It is located near the canal, right above the road. Looking at him, I get mixed feelings.

On the one hand, toxic wastewater from the graves flows directly to the beaches of Hydropack. And next to the place of eternal burial there are residential buildings. On the other hand, each monument is not just a tombstone. It expresses all the love for a pet. This burial is illegal. In the future it may be demolished and built over. But owners continue to bring their pets here.

Moreover, the capital's ritual services offer to help organize a funeral in one of the city's spontaneous cemeteries: dig a grave, erect a monument. However, they clarify that all responsibility for burial on unofficial territory lies with the owner.

Local authorities promise to open an official cemetery in Troyeshchyna, in the Desnyansky district, near TPP-6 and Diamond Lake. They also promise a crematorium and columbarium. Construction is due to begin in 2020.

Cremation of animals in Kyiv is carried out at the Baikovo cemetery. The Bureau of Funeral Services for Animals is located there. Funeral agencies can have their own autonomous oven, or they can use the services of the Kyiv crematorium. The price of cremation is from 450 hryvnia.

Another spontaneous cemetery is growing in the city of Odessa, on the territory of the 411th Battery Memorial Park. Nearby there are children's playgrounds and recreation areas. Local authorities promise to open a crematorium and columbarium for pets. But for now, these are plans.

Kharkiv.

There is an official animal cemetery in this city. It is located in the village. Babai. The cost of burial is from 2400 to 3400 hryvnia. The amount includes:

Annual fee.
Tablet.
A plot of land.
Burial work.
Additionally, you can buy a fence and a monument.

In Kharkov itself there is a place where animal cremation is available. The columbarium combines 26 walls with 1560 cells. An urn for ashes costs from 50 to 250 hryvnia. Group cremation from 50 to 250 hryvnia. Individual – 500 UAH. Rent of a cell – 57 hryvnia per month.

An eco-friendly crematorium was also purchased in Lviv

. The price of cremation will range from 140 to 1700 hryvnia, depending on the weight of the animal and the type of cremation. But the pet cemetery is still just a project.

Looking at all this, it becomes clear that burying a deceased pet correctly is quite difficult. Even in large cities, where the choice of services is the most diverse. But in any case, it is worth contacting a private veterinary clinic or funeral home, which can organize cremation or resolve the issue of burial.

Memory after death

For those owners who deeply miss their deceased pets, unusual but touching mementos are offered. For example, from funeral agencies you can order the production of a commemorative bead from Czech crystal with particles of ashes. The bead can be strung on a bracelet.

In addition to beads, entire jewelry is made with ash. These could be diamond rings or crystal pendants made from the wool or ashes of a deceased pet. Commemorative figurines are also made.

Ritual features

Residents of the metropolis still have several options to bury their beloved cat, or an equally adored cat, with dignity. It is unlikely that a person faced with the need to bury a beloved animal will bury it anywhere, for fear of falling under administrative penalties. So you will have to:

inform the Veterinary Department about the death of the cat;
obtain permission from the authority for an organization that deals with such matters;
give her the opportunity to cremate the corpse or prepare a coffin to bury him himself;
bury in a specially designated place;
say goodbye to the cat with dignity (cry over the grave alone or order the appropriate ritual, resolving this issue with the funeral organization).

People who do not consider themselves deeply religious prefer to cremate a cat, place its ashes in an urn and quietly bury a small vessel in a purchased cemetery plot. In winter, you will have to use a crowbar and a chainsaw to do this, or pay a worker. But you can place an urn with ashes somewhere in the utility room of the house, and with the onset of warm weather, bury it in a place chosen for funerals, so that you can visit your pet’s grave several times a year. In some large cities, especially abroad, there are special animal cemeteries, but this is a very expensive service.

How to bury a cat? One option is to contact an animal funeral agency. All unpleasant procedures will be taken care of here. You can order a coffin or headstone for your pet, and specialists will dig a grave for your pet.

This service is available to residents of large cities. How to find such an agency? Contact private and public veterinary hospitals. They usually work closely with such companies.

There are funeral agencies for animals from which you can order a coffin and monument. There are those who do cremation. You can order an urn for the ashes from them and carry out the burning itself.

How to prepare

When burying a pet, you should inquire about local prohibitions, and then choose a burial site, coffin and headstone. The actions boil down to placing the pet in a coffin, digging a hole, and finally decorating the grave with decorations

Paying attention to these details will make it psychologically easier to say goodbye to your pet.

You should think about how easy it is for a pet owner to recover from stress.

Theoretically, the acceptable period for ending suffering for a deceased animal is about a year.

If, based on past experience, such a period lasts longer for a person, then it is better to abandon the idea of burying the pet himself. The funeral must be carried out no later than 24 hours after the death of the pet. If the period drags on, it will be much harder to survive the event. Of particular importance is the time when the funeral occurs after surgery, protracted treatment, or during the summer season.

Weather

Difficulties are possible if seasonal and weather conditions are unsuitable: a funeral will require a hole at least 0.8 meters deep, which is not easy to organize in winter or during rain. Insufficient deepening may cause body odor to attract wild animals who will dig up the ground. It is advisable to cover the gravestone with stones, but you should not make it particularly noticeable in places not intended for burial, so as not to attract undue attention from people.

If the owner of the animal is against cremation, the burial site is cleared of snow, the ground is cut with a chainsaw, and an additional hole is dug with a shovel.

If it is not possible to bury the cat immediately, you can seek the help of a veterinarian, asking him to preserve the pet’s body. If you need to wait a few days, storing the body in a polystyrene foam container filled with ice is acceptable.

Self burial

If you decide to bury an animal on the territory of a private home, you can choose a place where the cat loved to play and relax. A secluded area is suitable, not used for planting vegetables and not favored by residents, so that people not initiated into the ritual do not step on the burial, and children do not use the place for games. For the procedure, you will need gloves when touching the cat's body, a container, and a rope for tying the box if it will be used.

It is recommended to pour a layer of bleach at the bottom of the container so that when the body decomposes, no harmful substances are released into the air, and then place your pet’s favorite items in it. You can write the name of the animal on a large stone, and plant a plant or tree on the grave itself.

What traditions say

There are certain traditions that should be taken into account when burying an animal. In developed countries, it is quite common to find crematoriums for pets, but many refuse this procedure. Religion and cultural development play a significant role in such a case.

Pet cemetery

Christian

It is not customary for Orthodox people to give the body of the deceased to a crematorium. It is believed that it must be buried in the ground. There is an opinion that the deceased meets with God. However, in Orthodoxy it is forbidden to bury animals next to human graves. Some owners try to get a family place next to their buried pet, but this is not possible.

The Orthodox Church allows the procedure to be carried out in specially designated areas, but does not recommend installing a cross in this place. For Christians, the cross is a symbol of the victory of good over evil, life over death. This does not apply to animals; they cannot have eternal life, but simply follow a person. For the same reason, you should not pray for animals; you can simply thank God for sending such a cute creature that lived nearby. Islam holds the same point of view.

Signs about the place of death of a cat

Cases of cats dying at home are quite rare. As a rule, this happens when the animal is sick with something. In most cases, the pet simply leaves the home in an unknown direction.

However, some people believe that the death of a pet in an apartment is something magical, and this fact means that the animal takes trouble away from the home and removes negativity. If there is too much bad, then the cat simply cannot stand it and sacrifice its life for the sake of the owner’s peace of mind.

If a deceased animal is encountered not at home, but on the street, then there are also several signs. Such a meeting promises:

monetary profit;
interesting travels;
if the cat is white - love;
if it’s black, I’ll meet with enemies.

People come up with signs based on various situations. You should not be afraid of the death of an animal; it is better to take care of how to properly bury the cat.

. Burial with a cat monument

About the funeral in the park

How and where to bury a cat? According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, it is strictly forbidden to bury pets in parks and in the courtyards of apartment buildings. The decomposition process has not yet been canceled. And along with this, various infections for both people and animals.

And few owners will like it if they bury a pet that has gone to the rainbow, and the grave is disturbed by someone’s children or dogs. Therefore, to the question of how to bury a cat and whether it can be done in the park, there is only one answer - no.

You can bury your pet in the forest, away from parks and city yards. The likelihood that the grave will be disturbed there is minimal.

Burial of animals. Burial of pets. Burial of animals in Moscow

According to the law of the Russian Federation, burial of animals in the ground is prohibited. According to sanitary and environmental standards, the burial of animals is a cause of groundwater poisoning. The bodies of dead or dead animals must be cremated. The question arises. How to deliver a deceased animal to the crematorium? Transportation of deceased animals is carried out by special transport of the veterinary funeral service. All you need to do is call the 24-hour emergency veterinary helpline and explain the situation. We will take care of the rest of the troubles.

Check out some extracts from the bills:

Moscow Government Decree No. 931-PP of November 12, 2002

About the draft Moscow city law “On Animals”

Application

to the resolution of the Moscow Government

dated November 12, 2002 N 931-PP

Project

LAW OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW

About animals

This Law regulates public relations arising from the use of animals, as well as during their maintenance, protection and treatment, establishes standards for the maintenance and use of animals in the city and is aimed at forming the foundations of state policy in the field of treatment of animals in the city of Moscow in accordance with generally accepted principles and norms of humane treatment of animals.

Article 19. Burial or disposal of animals

1. Citizens and organizations have the right to services for burying the corpses of animals belonging to them.

2. The burial of deceased animals is carried out in the manner established by the Moscow Government in accordance with the veterinary and sanitary rules for the collection, disposal and destruction of biological waste in specially designated areas.

3. If the owner (holder or guardian) refuses to bury the deceased animal, the animal corpses are subject to disposal in the manner established by the Moscow Government.

4. The procedure for collecting, neutralizing and disposing of the carcasses of stray, ownerless, city and municipally owned animals is determined by the Moscow Government.

Order of the Moscow Government No. 434-RP dated April 20, 1998

On the creation in Moscow of a memorial complex for the cremation and burial of pets

During 1996-1998 The Moscow Government has received numerous proposals from citizens and public organizations to create a cemetery for pets in Moscow and provide city residents with the opportunity to bury them with dignity. Due to the need to address this serious social and environmental

Problems:

1. Support the proposal of the International Foundation “New World-500” and

Association for International Cooperation “EAST-WEST” (AMC “EAST-WEST”):

1.1. On the creation in Moscow of a memorial complex for the cremation and burial of pets and its construction at the expense of the CB “New Moscow Bank”, the International Association “Agropromservice” and the Insurance Company “SOYUZ” (the consent of these investors on financing the work is available);

1.2. On the development and implementation of a program for the formation and subsequent operation of the complex by the International Foundation “New World-500” and the Association of International Cooperation “EAST-WEST”.

2. The Department of Consumer Market and Services and the Department of Housing, Communal Services and Improvement of the Moscow Government to assist the International Foundation “New World-500” and the Association for International Cooperation “EAST-WEST” in the creation and operation of a memorial complex for the cremation and burial of pets.

3. The Moscow Committee for Architecture, by order of AMC “EAST-WEST”, selects a site in Moscow (with an area of at least 4 hectares) for a memorial complex for the cremation and burial of pets. Ensure the development of design and estimate documentation in the prescribed manner.

4. Moskomzem shall arrange in accordance with the established procedure a designated plot for the creation of a memorial complex for the cremation and burial of domestic animals.

5. Control over the implementation of this order shall be entrusted to the Minister of the Moscow Government V.I. Malyshkov.

The 24-hour veterinary funeral service in Moscow and the Moscow region provides all necessary services for the burial of pets. To transport a deceased pet to the crematorium, specially equipped vehicles of the veterinary funeral service are used.

Where and how to bury a cat correctly

By getting a pet, people get used to it, and it becomes an integral part of their family. And I don’t want to think about the fact that when I have to say goodbye to him. But, unfortunately, such turns of fate are inevitable, and each of us has had to deal with the loss of our pet at least once. Then the owners face a new problem - how and where to properly bury their pet. Alas, not everyone knows how to do this correctly. This article will help shed some light on this situation.

Very often people do not think about which burial place is most suitable for cats. Usually their last place of refuge is abandoned areas or forest wastelands. Few people know that this is not correct, and even punishable.

Even in ancient times, the Egyptians knew how to properly organize a cat's funeral. They knew that if an animal was not buried in a suitable place, its remains could begin to rot and spread throughout the area in the form of harmful infections and microbes, which could provoke the emergence of various diseases among local residents. It was for this reason that they chose places that were located further away from people.

Today, not everyone realizes the seriousness of this event. Very often, an animal can be buried in the backyard of their home or in a motherwort. This is very wrong. After all, what if the cat died from an infectious disease? What will happen then after some time, when his remains begin to rot? It’s better not to imagine this, since a large number of civilians could suffer.

But do not forget that today we live in the twenty-first century, and if you had to face the loss of your beloved cat, then it would be best to seek help from specialists for its burial. They will be able to carry out the burial procedure correctly. Moreover, at the moment there are quite a large number of cemeteries that are intended specifically for animals.

Cremation

This type of burial of cats is perhaps the simplest and most harmless today. It not only saves you from searching for a burial place, but also will not cause any harm to the health of the people around you.

There are not only crematoria for people, but crematoria for animals have also appeared long ago. And what’s surprising is that there are a sufficient number of them.

You can take the urn with the cat’s ashes with you and scatter them in the air, or you can leave them in the cemetery. Everyone chooses the method that is more suitable for them.

There are two types of cremation: general and individual. Individual is carried out if the owner takes the pet’s ashes with him.

Christian funeral

Not all people have a positive attitude towards cremation. Many people think this is wrong and offensive. Therefore, they prefer the standard method of burial in a grave, on which you can install a monument, and if something happens, come to cry or just be sad, and also remember all the good things that were associated with the cat.

The cost of the fine will depend on the territory in which the animal was buried and what possible disease it suffered from. In general, for violation of safety rules, as well as improper veterinary disposal of animal waste, the fine amounts to eight hundred euros. If people have already been injured, the amount can increase to three thousand euros.

Therefore, before deciding to bury a cat on a plot of land, you need to overcome many obstacles, and also be sure that this action will not cause any harm to people and the environment.

Burial in an animal cemetery

You can leave some identifying marks at the burial site, for example, fence the grave with pebbles or plant ornamental grass

It is very important that the grave is deep, and no animal could dig it up. You can leave some identifying marks at the burial site, for example, fence the grave with pebbles or plant ornamental grass

The simplest option

For those who have a summer house. Where can you bury a cat, if not on the plot? The owner will be calm that he buried his pet’s body and will always be able to come to his grave.

For burial, a hole is dug at least 1 meter deep. The cat can be put in a box, or simply wrapped in cloth. After all the manipulations, the fresh grave can be decorated. For example, put up a large stone - a monument with the name and years of life of the animal. Many owners line the grave with small stones.

How to choose a burial site on the site?

Away from the garden beds. There should be no edible plantings on the cat's grave.
Away from children's eyes. Children are naturally curious, and they may well dig up a mound to wonder what was buried there.
The grave cannot be made next to a well.
Ideally, the pet's final resting place should be on the outskirts of the site. Where nothing grows and where children hardly go.