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When you choose to have a loved one cremated, it's a very personal thing. This is often decided before the loved one dies, as it might be in their will, or it could be something they discussed with their family before passing away.  Cremation is a big part of the grieving process, and while some might presume it's just the burning of the body, there is a lot more involved than most people think.

The hard part is choosing the right size urn for your pet. It's a lot easier with a human, but animals come in different shapes and sizes. We will walk you through all you need to know about choosing the correct-sized urn for your beloved pet.

How everyone displays urns at home will be different. It's a way to honour a loved one and is a big part of the grieving process. This isn’t just any home decor, though; it contains the ashes and memories of your loved ones. Therefore, finding the right (and best) way to display it can make a real difference.

We all grieve differently, and keeping the ashes outside can be an excellent choice for some people. It may also be the wish of the one who passed away. Keeping the ashes in a lovely outdoor space can give the loved one a sense of connection and allow them to be at one with nature.

It may surprise you to learn that the most common and popular form of funeral in the UK is cremation, and it has been for some time now. While there is a lot of pain, sadness, and stress surrounding this important event, it can be exceptionally comforting for the loved ones to know that they can hold on to the ashes of the deceased.

As cremation continues to be the most popular form of funeral in the UK, there is a growing need for people to take care of transporting the ashes of loved ones from one place to another. If you have never had to deal with cremated ashes before, or you are just checking on the ins and outs of the process involved. You may not realize how common it is for ashes to be transported over large distances. Occasionally, this is necessary when they are being sent back to another member of the deceased’s family, to be scattered at a location significant to the deceased, or if they are cremated abroad to repatriate their remains back home.

There are so many things you need to take care of when a loved one passes away, and you decide to have their ashes cremated. One issue that you may not even have considered that can be frustrating, intimidating, and more than a little stressful is transporting the cremated ashes of your deceased loved one abroad.

When a loved one dies, and you are responsible for taking care of the cremated ashes following their cremation, there are many considerations you may never have thought about until you are in that situation. One in particular that can be pretty confusing and intimidating is how to transport the cremated ashes of a loved one when you need to take them to another part of the UK or somewhere international.

The grieving process is an incredibly unique and personal experience. So, it is essential to remember that when organising a scattering ashes ceremony. To simplify things for you, we've created this guide. It explains everything you need to know about holding this type of ceremony in the UK to honour and celebrate your loved one's life as you bid farewell.

Losing a pet can be one of the most heart-wrenching experiences in life. As you navigate through the waves of grief, here are six things your beloved pet would want you to remember.