Cat Loss. Cat loss information, including cat bereavement, making the appropriate arrangements after the loss of a cat, choices of burial and how to cope with cat loss.

Life may suddenly seem very empty. The loss of a cat can be extremely stressful and feelings of despair, loneliness and even depression can be overwhelming.

These feelings are normal and a testimony to the special bond with your cat. Bereavement due to cat loss is a delicate and difficult topic to approach.

Unfortunately, not everyone understands this grief, and it can be a very lonely experience.

Cat Loss Services

The next decision to make is whether to have your cat buried or cremated. Many companies offer burial and cremation services either in a pet cemetery or at your home.

Various companies also offer nameplaques for sale,urns and caskets. Vets routinely offer cremation services unless the owners prefer burial.

There are many pet cemeteries around the country, which provide a plot in their garden of remembrance and a variety of engraved headstones and plaques.

They also offer a wide choice of caskets and coffins. Home burials, where your cat is buried in a secluded spot in the garden, are becoming increasing popular.

Cremations

Crematoriums provide a chapel of rest, normally equipped with a sound system for playing music that you can provide.

The ashes can be placed in an urn or casket, which can include an engraved nameplate.

The grounds of the crematorium can be used for placing memorials or scattering ashes.

Coping with Cat Loss

Your grief is genuine and you deserve comfort. It will be necessary for you to go through a mourning period just as you would after the death of any loved one in your life.