Pet burial spots?

Submitted by dietcocane t3_125xgpx in rva

I just lost my cat and could some help. Does anyone have any ideas of a place where I can bury her? I would prefer a place that won’t really be disturbed.

I was considering the church hill lookout but it turns out they have a “no dumping” sign that says I could be fined up to $2,500 :/

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bruxalle t1_je6hv3m wrote

Your yard. Please don’t bury your cat at a popular lookout.

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Rogleson t1_je6judl wrote

There's a place in Sandston called "Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery". Not used them, but I've driven by.

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popularinprison t1_je6nu0f wrote

I’m very sorry for your loss. I would personally recommend cremation. We used Caring Pet Cremation Services which is local when our dog passed last year and I’m really glad we did.

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TripawdCorgi t1_je6pu99 wrote

As others have mentioned, cremation is an option and you can check with your vet to see who they use. They also may be able to store your loved one until the provider is able to pick them up. I'm sorry for your loss. I would personally opt for cremation because if I move, the thought of not being able to "see" my loved one again would weigh on me.

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PuffyMcScrote t1_je6qsl0 wrote

My heart goes out to you, OP. I, too, rent and if faced with this kind of situation I'd viking funeral my best friend on the James

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Henhouse808 t1_je6vr8n wrote

Cremation. When you have a place of your own you can scatter the ashes there.

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xTiredSoulx t1_je6za7h wrote

Paws and Remember is who we used to cremate our cats.

So sorry for your loss.

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Swrdmn t1_je70y0c wrote

David Nelson with Caring Pet Cremation Services link. Affordable and stress free. I can’t overstate how kind and professional he was. Exactly the kind of person you want to pick up when you have to make that call.

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andrew_c_r t1_je722j3 wrote

You can do it in my backyard. My house ain't changing ownership for decades.

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dietcocane OP t1_je72w21 wrote

Replying to popularinprison (#2,459,210)

Thanks for the recommendation. I lost a lot of money to emergency vet costs so I thought I wouldn’t be able to afford cremation, but I might be able to scrape the money together with the help of some friends

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Poke-a-dotted t1_je770ye wrote

I am very sorry for your loss. Pets often touch our hearts in a way no human can.

We have cremated our pets. We had to while renting, but have continued to do so. Group cremation is cheaper. I’ve used 2 places here, and had no complaints (Forever friends and Caring pets)

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ChickenBoneDildo t1_je77iz6 wrote

Sorry for your loss. My dad buried our deceased childhood pets in the yard. Bothered me when I was young, comforting when I got a little older.

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Cerebral-Knievel-1 t1_je7eyyo wrote

Replying to dietcocane (#2,463,175)

Im in lakeside, and I'd be perfectly happy to make a spot in our little pet memorial garden.

Baring that? I also have a post hole digger, and i'd be very willing to help you place your cremated friend down guerilla style

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Master-Ad-5153 t1_je7ti0q wrote

When we lost one of our kitties years ago, our vet had informed us that there's a local ordinance in the city making it illegal for pet burials outside of a cemetery or something like that. May be worth looking at the local regulations if burial is still on the table - I can't imagine how hard it'd be to lose a kitty then have to deal with that kind of mess. Sorry for your loss!

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According-Couple2744 t1_je8paew wrote

I am so sorry for your loss. I’ve had my last three cats cremated through the vet.

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93devil t1_je98mys wrote

I think Stephen King wrote about this.

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FromTheIsle t1_je9eqi2 wrote

I know you are probably broken up right now...but please don't bury your cat in a public park.

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bigkshep t1_je9pobk wrote

Replying to dietcocane (#2,462,533)

We just had our bestest boy cremated. FYI it’s more to have them cremated alone and to get the ashes back. The normal price they had was a “mass cremation” and you don’t get the ashes back.

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sensimillian t1_je9zfdz wrote

Replying to PercyDovetonsils (#2,458,226)

I would definitely recommend Agape. I was stunned by the quick turnaround, my vet said it could take 3 weeks for them to engrave the urn and have the ashes ready, it ended up being 4 days. After losing my cat, being able to “bring her home” so soon did really help with the grieving process.

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