![]() In Alaska, generally speaking, it is perfectly ok to bury an animal companion on your own property. Selecting a specific grave site:
Burying an animal:
A note about creating ritual and meaning: Every family is different and every pet is different, so I can’t give you a script for your graveside service. Some ideas might include reading a poem or singing a song, or simply sharing favorite stories with others present. The actual physical work of grave digging and burial can – by itself – be a deeply transcendent and meaningful act. When in doubt, a consultation with a death doula or funeral celebrant can be helpful. Burial in winter: It is not impossible to hand-dig a grave with frozen ground, but it is exponentially more time-consuming. The degree of difficulty is going to depend on the amount of snow cover (more snow may mean less frozen soil) and the moisture content of the soils (wetter soils means more ice).
No matter what you choose, what matters most is honoring the bond you shared in a way that feels right for you. Further reading: Alaska’s Department of Environmental Health has a one-page document detailing the proper handling of animal remains.
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