The life of a dog is unfortunately very short. A mischievous puppy quickly becomes a serious dog, the years fly by at lightning speed, and then the time comes for parting. Of course, he becomes a real member of the family and saying goodbye is difficult for everyone. But when emotions subside a little, everyone faces the question of how to bury a dog. And indeed, quite a lot of problems arise. It is especially difficult in winter, when the ground freezes, and it becomes even more difficult to carry out the burial ceremony. We will look into how this issue can be resolved today.
Allotted time
Probably every owner wants to know when his pet’s life will come to an end, so that he can mentally adjust himself and come to terms with the inevitable. But this indicator depends on the breed and individual characteristics. For example, lap dogs live for 20 years; they are real long-livers among pets. But Irish wolfhounds and bulldogs live a little more than 6 years. Of course, a lot depends on proper care. And yet you will still have to face the loss. How to pay last respects to your pet and how to bury a dog so as not to break the law will be discussed today.
Other beliefs about churchyards
It is advisable to lay the cemetery on the south side of the temple. To the north of the church, rapists, stillborn children and suicides are buried.
The graves run from the east to the west. The deceased is placed with his feet to the east. This is due to the belief about the Day of Judgment, where the Messiah will come from the east.
The first deceased person to be buried in a new graveyard ends up in the service of Satan, so most often unbaptized or sinful people are buried first
Based on the way the ground collapsed, the next deceased person is predicted:
- On the western side - a child will die.
- The eastern edge collapsed - an elderly member of the seven.
- From the south side it means the death of a man.
- If the northern edge collapses, the girl will die.
It is prohibited to dig other people's graves and looting. Such actions lead to serious consequences - curse or damage from disturbed souls. It is also prohibited to take things from the cemetery or pick up money found on the road. Such items will only bring trouble to the house.
If a tombstone or cross falls, this indicates the rebellion of the buried spirit. Relatives of such deceased must pray for the person in the temple within a week.
You cannot pick flowers from graves. Besides the immorality of such an action, it also brings illness and death into the home. Cemetery flowers absorb the negative energy of the dead. It is especially dangerous to place such a bouquet in the house of a pregnant girl.
It is better to take clean, blessed water with you to the cemetery to wash your hands and face after visiting the graves. You need to leave the churchyard the same way you came.
From the plants on the grave one can determine what kind of life a person led. If the tomb is covered with roses, lilies or forget-me-nots, then the deceased lived righteously and did not violate the commandments. Nettles, thorns and wolfberry bushes grow on the graves of evil, envious and greedy people.
Disputes of interests
When a loved one dies, few people remember that there are legal regulations that regulate the disposal of biological waste. As sad as it is to realize, after death your pet will be treated in this way. But ignorance of the law does not exempt you from responsibility.
Since many people prefer to bury their dog near their home, you need to know that Russian law prohibits this. Animals cannot be buried within city limits. Deviation from this norm is interpreted as an administrative offense and is punishable by a fine. Of course, the owner may be immensely indignant. But what will happen if everyone starts burying the corpses of dogs and cats, ferrets and other animals in their yards and parks?
If a villager makes a grave for his pet in the forest, no one will notice. And it’s a completely different matter - it’s a metropolis. Such actions can lead to deterioration of the environmental situation, poisoning of the earth and groundwater with cadaveric poison. Of course, it seems to everyone that this is only their private situation. But in total there are about 40 million dogs and cats in Russia, and these are only those who are registered in regional veterinary clinics. Therefore, when thinking about how to bury a dog, you need to take into account not only your feelings, but also the interests of society.
What esoteric teachings say
Recognizing the importance of the connection between man and beast, most followers of esoteric teachings still agree that asserting the equality of nature between people and animals is equally offensive to both. All living beings deserve burial in the ground, but, from the point of view of bioenergy, the difference in how the connection with the world of spirits is arranged and in the energy that is saturated in human life and the life of unreasonable creatures does not allow placing their burial places nearby. The grave of a beloved pet can be a place of memories of him, a place of concentration of warm and pure energy of care and love, but attempts to combine it with the grave of a person will only lead to grief and misfortune both for the person who performed the burial and simply for people nearby.
Final resting place
As a rule, Russian animal owners bury their dead animals in secluded corners of park areas, in forests and ravines, and in vacant lots. Often - where they used to love to walk together. Sometimes a person arranges a grave for a pet and shares it at the dog walking area. Soon information begins to spread, and new ones appear next to this grave. This is how spontaneous cemeteries are formed, which are essentially cattle burial grounds. They can be located in areas of river floods, near settlements, where the construction of residential buildings or sports grounds is soon planned. As you can see, you need to know how to bury a dog correctly.
It is unlikely that the owners act this way because they are not afraid of fines or do not care about the environment. Most likely, everyone would not mind burying a dog in accordance with the culture of animal burial. But in Russia this culture is still quite young. That is, it is necessary to disseminate information through veterinary clinics and social networks on how to properly bury a dog.
What folk traditions say
There are certain traditions that should be taken into account when burying an animal. Some people want to be connected with their favorite animals in the afterlife, and therefore try to bury dead animals next to their future grave, however, historically, such a practice was condemned in Russia both by law and by the Church, and by the people. Due to the severity of the domestic climate, which sometimes did not always give people the opportunity to live well, most of the population considered excessive attachment to animals as a weakness that interfered with survival. In addition, recognition of the importance of the beast, expressed in the desire to give it human honors, could seem inappropriate or even offensive in an era when not every person could count on a dignified life and a dignified death.
Owners could make special graves for their faithful hunting dogs or war horses, but these were always burials in areas remote from other burial sites, or on personal land. Such graves were perceived by others as excusable eccentricities, but did not evoke any reverence, unlike the burial places of people. Also an exception were the remote regions of the country in Siberia and Central Asia, where ancient pagan beliefs were preserved, according to which animals could be useful to a person after his death, and therefore were buried next to the deceased. Today, such traditions are almost never found in Russia.
The simplest option
If you have a car, you can organize a funeral outside the city. There are two options here.
- Choose a place in the forest belt.
- Buy a place in a special cemetery.
But not every city has a resting place for animals. Therefore, most people decide to take their animal out of town. This choice has its pros and cons. One of the advantages is some intimacy of the experience. After all, just outside the city you can find a place that will carefully preserve your memories of your pet. Usually, memorable places are chosen for this where you taught your pet the basics of burrow hunting and retrieval. Such burial does not require material costs.
Disadvantages of a suburban burial
This may be your only choice if you live in the city. But in this case, you need to think about how to properly bury a dog in the forest. The fact is that visiting your friend’s grave, and sometimes even just finding it, will not be easy. Animal ashes can be disturbed by animals. Therefore, you need to choose a fairly familiar place and fence it off in accessible ways.
However, it is not recommended to erect noticeable monuments. Let it be a simple stone on which you apply bright paint. Most often, country burial grounds quickly become abandoned. The owners have no time to visit them, and the forces of nature quickly erase all signs.
Signs associated with visiting a cemetery
Signs and superstitions in the cemetery are divided into the following groups:
- Time of arrival on earth for burial.
- Things you can take with you.
- Rules regarding visiting graves.
The best time to visit the cemetery is in the morning. At this time, according to legend, the spirits are at peace and will not harm parishioners. It is not recommended to visit the deceased after sunset - at this time you can disturb restless souls whose relatives did not observe the burial ritual.
In the cemetery you should dress modestly; women cover their heads with scarves. It is prohibited to visit the deceased while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
You can take with you sweets or flour products blessed in the church. Graves should be kept clean and flowers should be brought. Many peoples believe that if you do not look after deceased relatives and do not pray for them, then a person may lose the protection of the family.
Don't count money in front of graves, it can lead to poverty. It is believed that greed and envy flourish among spirits who are improperly buried.
You can have conversations with the deceased, but you should carefully watch the words:
- Swearing, foul language and blasphemy are prohibited. Such behavior can harm the soul in the next world.
- You should not talk only about good events - this may attract envious spirits to the cemetery.
- In no case should you complain to close relatives about life - a loving deceased can take the person to live with him.
When touring the graves, a number of rules should also be observed. You cannot walk over buried unbaptized children or murderers. Stumbling or falling in a cemetery is considered bad luck. After a fall, you should immediately leave the burial ground and wash your hands and face with holy water for several days while reading a prayer.
This sign appeared due to the belief that burial ground thus attracts a person.
After visiting the cemetery, you need to thoroughly polish your shoes and wash them. Soil from a churchyard can cause ill health or illness.
Burial in the cemetery
This is another scenario if the dog dies. How to bury, where to go? You can call a funeral agency, which will take care of all the hassle. In this case, you can visit your pet’s grave at any time of the year. Funeral agencies will take care of all the hassle associated with organizing the event.
The solemnity of the event will depend solely on your wishes, as well as on the amount you are willing to spend. You can bury your dog on the Walk of Fame, with special honors. But not everywhere there are special places where dogs are buried. Therefore, if you decide to go with this option, then it is quite possible that you will have to go to another city. Such burial requires material costs, it is not cheap at all. Of course, the memory of a pet is priceless. But you can remember him without the services of a funeral agency.
A sign if you fell on a grave
It is better not to go to the cemetery for weak, impressionable people, small children, poorly mobile old people and pregnant women.
Undoubtedly, paying your last respects to the deceased and honoring his memory by attending the funeral means showing the moral and ethical norm prescribed by society.
Superstition advises a fallen person to immediately retire home, and then read the “Our Father” three times, wash with holy water, light a church candle and cross himself with it.
It doesn’t matter to the soul where a loved one remembers it. In a cemetery, in a temple or in a conversation with family. The main thing is that it is sincere, and the memories are of a bright, kind nature.
In a separate line, it is important to mention a common question: is it possible to take photographs in a cemetery? There is no sign as such, but photographs from the graveyard will not decorate a home album. But they can attract negativity into the monastery.
Is it possible to take pictures at a cemetery?
By taking photographs against the backdrop of many graves, you capture the invisible world of the spirits of the deceased and otherworldly entities, which will later easily find their way to you.
Not only signs at funerals and cemeteries warn of mortal danger. Around any person living on the planet there are a lot of signs indicating an unfavorable development of events or a threat to health. For example, a certain bird flying into a window is a harbinger of trouble.
Only a few have the ability to read omens, although there is nothing difficult in learning. You just need to be moderately attentive and not forget your cultural heritage - folk signs left by ancestors for descendants are time-tested.
Author: Nata Nikhotsa Updated: November 6, 2018
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Use of the territory of a private house
Typically, residents of the private sector think less about what to do with the corpse of an animal. By analogy with a person, we immediately decide to bury him. At first glance, the solution is very simple: choose a place in the front garden or backyard. Here you can dig a fairly deep grave, and then decorate it with flowers.
Is it possible to bury a dog in the yard? Of course, no one can stop you. Yes, and it is impossible to verify this. But this violates sanitary and environmental standards. It’s one thing if it’s a small puppy whose body will be buried to a considerable depth. And it’s another thing if a huge dog is buried at the very surface, because the owner is physically unable to prepare a deeper grave.
But this is one moment. There is another one. It is worth warning the owner against the desire to bury the pet in a place that he will stumble upon every day. Is it possible to bury a dog on your own property? Unless you run a nursery, the corpse of one animal 8 to 10 years old will not be able to poison the soil in your garden. But in the first months it will be very difficult to pass by this place every day. Do not forget that this can only be done in a situation where the pet died of natural causes. If the cause was an infection, then the corpse must be cremated.
Dos and don'ts when visiting
A person planning to visit a churchyard should make preparations for the visit. The most desirable time for this purpose is morning and lunch. The best option is before noon. In the evening and at night they do not visit the abode of the dead.
To visit the cemetery, choose the appropriate outfit. According to Muslim traditions, mourning robes are white.
Christians wear dark, muted colors. Women should not come to the monastery of the dead with their legs exposed. A loose-fitting dress or skirt, length below the knees. Shoes must be closed. The head is supposed to be covered with a scarf. When going to a cemetery, you should refrain from wearing makeup.
What to bring with you
In our area, it is a common custom to lay flowers on the graves of relatives and loved ones during a visit. Compositions of fresh or artificial flowers are suitable. It is preferable to bring mourning wreaths or baskets with spruce branches, plastic flowers, and ribbons. According to cemetery rules, wreaths are not laid when visiting burial sites on death anniversaries or birthdays of the deceased.
Funeral bouquets made from living plants consist of:
- White lilies symbolizing purity. According to cemetery rules, they are brought to deceased girls.
- Chrysanthemums, meaning sincere friendly feelings. It is appropriate to place a bouquet on a friend’s grave;
- Scarlet carnations symbolizing respect. They are left when visiting monuments of personalities who held high positions during their lifetime, war veterans.
- Dark ruby roses. Compositions with these flowers are brought to those who died tragically. They symbolize sorrow and living blood.
According to the rules for visiting cemeteries, a funeral bouquet must contain a pair of buds.
You can bring a toy to the grave of a child who has left this world. The rules for visiting the monastery of the deceased do not prohibit leaving at the grave any item that was dear to the deceased.
It is prohibited to take anything home from the cemetery. The objects located there exhibit strong necrotic energy. If it is necessary to replace some of the attributes at the burial site, remove the grass from the grave, it is necessary to ask forgiveness from the deceased.
It is permissible to wipe the monument from dust with an unnecessary rag. Worn clothes should not be used for these purposes. Rags used to restore order are thrown into a garbage bin on the territory of the cemetery. You can find out its location at the entrance during a visit to the cemetery.
Food at the cemetery
The rules for holding a funeral include a meal for all family members during a visit to the graveyard. This custom is popular on Radonitsa. Relatives bring treats: Easter cakes, eggs, sweets, sandwiches. Mild alcohol, such as wine, is allowed. The Orthodox Church does not prohibit a modest meal at the grave of a deceased person. Turning a wake into a noisy and fun event is unacceptable. A cemetery is a place where visitors are expected to behave modestly and quietly. Priests do not approve of modern rules for drinking alcohol during a funeral breakfast.
Cemetery rules allow when visiting burial sites to leave food at the grave as alms for those in need. It is preferable to use products with a long shelf life, such as candies and cookies, for these purposes.
Feeding the hungry and needy is a good deed. According to the rules dictated by the church and religion, alcohol cannot be given as alms. Food or things should be donated to the cemetery. Not only dishes from the funeral table are suitable, but also products from the supermarket.
When giving alms, you should ask a person to pray for the soul of the deceased after visiting the grave.
The opinion of psychics regarding food in a cemetery does not coincide with the view of the church. They are convinced that eating, drinking, and smoking while visiting the churchyard is prohibited. This is fraught with health problems. The point is that any products in this place are saturated with necrotic energy.
Reading prayers
A visit to the cemetery according to Orthodox traditions and rules involves lighting a memorial candle, reading Christian sacred texts about the soul of the deceased with an appeal to the Lord and the Mother of God. This is about:
- prayer for a Christian who has left this world;
- prayers for deceased children and parents;
- Akathist about the one who died and the repose of the departed.
On the eve of visiting the graveyard, you should visit the church and take care of the church commemoration of the deceased.
A visit to the monastery of the dead requires special behavior in the cemetery. The rules require you to be quiet. Walking and loitering is prohibited. You cannot step on burial mounds or leave the paths.
Priests talk about caring for abandoned burial sites as a good deed. Followers of Islam share the same point of view. Esotericists tend to assert that one should not approach other people’s graves when visiting a graveyard. It is permissible to restore order there only at the request of the relatives of the deceased.
Entry to the cemetery by car is not permitted. If the car has been in the land of the dead, according to the rules, you should wash it before putting it in the garage. It is necessary to wash off particles of dead earth and dust from the vehicle that have fallen during the visit to the kingdom of the dead.
Practitioners of black magic often visit the cemetery in order to perform magical acts. A true Christian should not be afraid of the consequences of witchcraft, the church is sure.
There is a danger for pregnant and nursing women, small children during funerals, and parental Saturdays.
Spontaneous cemeteries
Are dogs buried in human cemeteries? Yes, there is such a practice. Of course, the animal graves are not located on the territory itself, but in its immediate vicinity. Here, for a fee, they can dig a grave for your pet, which can be very important in the winter. But no matter how much we love an animal, we must respect the feelings of other people. Not everyone can accept a sign with the name of an animal near the grave of a loved one.
Now about spontaneous cemeteries. There is nothing wrong if they organize in the forest. Nature will find a way to recycle biological remains. And crosses and tablets with epitaphs look completely different next to memorial places or churches. For the same reason, we can give a clear answer to the question of whether it is possible to bury a dog in the courtyard of a high-rise building. Of course not, it's at the very least disrespectful to everyone else. This place is best used for playgrounds, flower beds, even car parking. And for burial, find a quieter place.
In what cases is it possible
If the cemetery rules prohibit entry into the territory with an animal, then the only exception may be a trained guide dog . When there is no such prohibition, you can take a dog if it was dear to the deceased or for the purpose of protection, but not for walking.
A guide dog must also be on a leash at all times while in the cemetery.
If you take your pet with you, you must follow the following rules:
There should be no problems with a well-mannered pet. And if he does not yet obey his owners very well, then it is better to choose a time when there are fewer people in the cemetery - usually a weekday evening.
I believe that there are well-mannered dogs that have long become members of the family. My husband loved our dog immensely. She behaves in the cemetery as in all public places: she will sit down only when she leaves it. And, if I know that I will not go to the church cemetery, I, of course, will take the dog with me. I think my husband is looking at us from somewhere, and he is pleased that we came to visit his resting place together.
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Cremation
Before considering another way to say goodbye to a deceased pet, I would like to raise the question of what day dogs are buried. It's best to do this immediately. The body begins to deteriorate very quickly. An unpleasant odor will appear on the same day. It is better to remember your pet as he was. If he died in a veterinary clinic, the doctor may offer his services. They have connections with special services that deal with the disposal of biological waste. There is usually only one method - cremation. This is the safest option.
By law, Russians must cremate their deceased pets, unless they decide to build a grave outside the city. This is prescribed by official regulations, because decomposing animal fur releases dangerous poisons. They contaminate the soil. That is why in official cemeteries burial is possible only after cremation.
Permitted burial sites
There is an exception. There are places officially approved for burying animal corpses. In large cities there are even specialized organizations that deal with pet funerals. Such companies have a plot of land in their property from which they build a real cemetery with tombstones. Such services cost a lot of money; their list includes burial at the permitted depth, purchasing the site itself, and arranging the burial ceremony.
Permitted pet cemeteries have significant advantages: you can be sure that the dog’s grave will remain intact and you will not be fined. A full grave will be built for your pet, which you can visit whenever you want. For some clients, this fact remains the most important. Now you don’t need to look for a burial place, think about what to bury your dog in and how to do it unnoticed. All these issues are taken care of by a specialized organization. A funeral can be arranged in the same way as a human funeral, all family members can be invited.
But such services also have their drawbacks, among which I would like to note:
- such services can only be found in large and developed cities;
- An expensive procedure, it is especially expensive if the pet has been sick for a long time and has undergone serious treatment.
It is worth noting that such companies cremate the dog's body before burying it. Such conditions are prescribed by sanitary standards and must be observed unconditionally.
Types of cremation
It can be general or individual. If an animal dies in a veterinary clinic, then specialists will offer their assistance in organizing this procedure. They always have contact with a special service. Here the owner has to make only one choice. If he agrees to general cremation, then the ashes are not returned to him. It is disposed of by the force of the service itself.
Individual cremation is a different procedure. In this case, the owner can be present at it, and he also receives an urn with ashes. Then he can dispose of it at his own discretion:
- Bury her outside the city or in a special cemetery.
- Keep at home.
- Scatter over the river.
If the animal dies at home, then call any veterinary clinic and ask to connect you with a company that provides similar services.
Body recycling and taxidermy
Many people consider this method not human, but it is impossible to ignore it, since it is really gaining popularity. To be more precise, in recent years you can use the body of your deceased dog:
- making stuffed animals;
- making accessories such as key chains, bags or belts.
Of course, many will say that this is real barbarism, but recent trends suggest the opposite. Many argue that the negative reaction to such actions is the result of the imposition of religion. Even without an ardent belief in God, you understand that the dead need to be buried and nothing else. Making key chains, bags or belts from a dog’s body is of course overkill, but such people still exist. Therefore, we decided to introduce you to this option for processing dog bodies.
Alternative option
Of course, the bitterness of loss is difficult to overcome. But your pet will always live in memories. Therefore, today owners are encouraged not to become attached to biological remains. In this case, general cremation seems to be the best option. The corpse was taken away, and the owner does not need to see what happens to him next. Now you can start the virtual burial. This is a site where you can create a page for a deceased animal and post its photographs. Here, pet owners support each other in difficult times.
This is not exactly a cemetery in the classical sense of the word. But you can visit the grave as often as you want. And the help of fellow dog breeders is a great help while the bitterness of loss is still very strong.
Tips for proper dog burial
Unfortunately, dog lovers will someday have to bury their pet, and perhaps even more than one. You can often hear from dog owners that when they buy a puppy, they already understand that someday they will have to part with it. Nature is designed in such a way that an animal cannot live as many years as a person. Not many people know how to bury a dog when that terrible day comes for its owner.
Recommendations
Coping with the passing of a pet can be very difficult. This is especially true for lonely and elderly people, for whom the animal was more than a friend. Psychologists give some tips on how to alleviate the pain of loss:
- If the dog lived in the family, you can arrange an evening of memories, where everyone can speak out and share their emotions.
- Dishes, toys, leash - all this needs to be sent to the pantry. It is important to keep these things out of sight for now.
- Keep a photo album of your pet.
After the loss, you can adopt a new pet. But it is not recommended to rush things. First, the pain of losing your first friend must subside. There is good advice: take not one, but two animals, with an interval of 3 - 5 years of age. By the time your old friend is ready to leave you, there will be a second pet at home, young and full of energy. This will make it much easier to return home than if the house is completely empty.
