Grief Resources – 406 Pet Crematory

Losing a loved one is perhaps the greatest source of sadness and grief throughout our lives. Saying goodbye to our animal companions can be especially devastating; they are our best friends who comfort and love us throughout their entire lives, while asking for little in return.

406 Pet Crematory representatives have been deeply involved in the lives and deaths of our friends and neighbors in western Montana. Throughout years of experience in the operation of funeral homes, we have gained the experience necessary to offer our service to families that have lost a companion. Over the years we’ve learned many things, but perhaps nothing as profound as the significance of the final goodbye. When it comes time for you to let go of your animal companion, making the decisions on how best to care for their physical remains can be heart-wrenching. We are here to help.

RESOURCES:

Pet Loss Support Groups:

Pet Loss Support Groups can be a useful tool in the grieving process, as you can share the grief you feel with others going through a similar loss. Check out some of our web links below for more information on where to find Pet Loss Support Groups, both online and in person.

Pet Loss Counseling:

Pet Loss Counseling can be undertaken as a one-on-one session or as a family. Sometimes, in-person counseling is the best way to deal with your grief as well as your family’s grief. If you cannot find a counselor that specializes in pet loss, a regular grief counselor will be able to provide a similar tool set for dealing with the loss of a companion.

Children and the Loss of a Pet:

Explaining the loss of a pet to your child can be a very difficult process, especially if it is the first significant loss they experience in their lifetime. We know that having resources to rely on can be especially helpful, and we’ve listed some child-specific resources below.

Memorials and Obituaries

Over the course of our experiences dealing with loss and the grieving process, we’ve found it useful for family members to memorialize those lost. Whether through a private memorial or through a public obituary, sharing the life of a loved one can be extremely beneficial to the healing process. If you would like to post a complimentary obituary for your pet on our website and/or Facebook page, please contact us at obits@406petcrematory.com.

Web Resources:
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a nonprofit association of concerned volunteers who are experienced and knowledgeable in the tender subject of pet death. Our chatrooms are free and available to anyone bereaving for a beloved pet. Membership is not required for this.The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a compassionate nonprofit organization of trained volunteers, dedicated to helping people during this very special kind of bereavement. We are constantly improving all our services, and making them freely available on the Internet. The APLB is unique, and the only organization in the world doing all this.

Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Grief Center is a site that provides grief support, memorial pages, and various chat rooms and groups for you to interact and share your grief with others going through the same type of loss.

The Best Friends Resource Center s a comprehensive online library where you’ll find information about pet health and training, as well as educational materials and interactive resources for people with pets and rescue workers. Plus, you’ll find helpful toolkits and much more.

Books for Adults:
Losing my Best Friend by Jeannie Wycherley

Goodbye, Friend by Gary Kowlaski

Grieving the Death of a Pet by Betty Carmack

Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love by Lorri A. Greene, Ph.D.

Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide by Julia Harris

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates by Gary Kurz

Books for Children:
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

For Every Dog an Angel by Christine Davis

For Every Cat an Angel by Christine Davis

The Rainbow Bridge by Adrian Raeside

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