Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. Some people don’t often understand grieving for a pet, but thousands of pet owners go through these feelings every year. E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio understands that coping with pet death can be difficult. The loss of a pet can be felt as deeply as that of the loss of a family member as pets are often a constant source of companionship and unconditional love. As there are various memorial options available for humans, there are also many pet memorial options available for grieving owners for any budget. It doesn’t matter if you live in Parma, Ohio or Shaker Heights, Ohio, the loss of a pet can be a trying time for adult and child alike. Don’t ever feel you’re over sentimental for grieving over the loss of your beloved pet. Pets are members of the family, and their absence is something that will be noticed by all.
Intense grief over a pet is both normal and natural. In some situations, the loss can be made even more intense if we have to euthanize our beloved companion because their health has deteriorated to the point where they are not responding to treatment and are suffering deeply. Don’t prolong their suffering in an effort to hold off your own. E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home suggests discussing with your veterinarian the health of your pet if they are suffering deeply. If euthanasia is what must be done, you must determine whether you are able to handle being in the room with your pet. For some, this is very therapeutic as they get to say their farewells to their beloved companion and see them pass on peacefully. No matter how your pet has passed on in Parma, you will need to decide how to handle their remains. There are a variety of pet memorial options to choose from such as cremation, home burial, and even placing them in a pet cemetery that is taken care of much like that of a human cemetery.
E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland knows that coping with pet death can be difficult, especially with a child. It is important to sit down with your child after the death of a pet and help them understand the situation. Never say that the pet “went away” from your Shaker Heights home as the child may feel that the pet left because of something they did, just as telling the child the pet “went to sleep” could cause confusion between death and real sleep. Be honest with your child, judging how much info you should tell them depending on how well you feel they can handle it. Even other pets may grieve for the loss of their companion. Pets often form strong attachments to one another, and are sensitive to the change in a household. While you’re grieving for a pet, don’t be surprised to find your other cat or dog grieving as well.
When it comes to coping with pet death, some people feel getting a new pet is the best way to deal with the pain. The answer is often “no”. You should never get a pet to fill the void of one lost, especially immediately after a death as it may be harder for you to bond with this animal, comparing it to the old one. Like people, each animal has its own personality, and we must let it form this personality. Only get a new pet for your Shaker Heights, Ohio home when you feel you are emotionally ready for it. Some pet owners in Parma, Ohio find that a pet memorial helps with grieving for a pet, permitting them the ability to visit their pet’s remains and heal at a more leisurely pace. Just know that however you decide to remember your beloved pet, you are not alone in your grieving. For more information on E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio, visit their website at www.efboyd.com or call 216.791.0770 today.