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How to conduct a pet's funeral
Inquire about home burial.
It can be nice to have your animal's remains buried in your own backyard. This way, you and your family can visit your pet's grave easily whenever you want.
However, you need to make sure to look into the legality of this. Call a local courthouse to see if there are regulations on burying animals in your backyard in your area.