Church Blessed Animals

We visit a United Church ceremony where the congregation is invited to bring their pets for blessing. The Reverend speaks of the importance of including animals and all of creation in our celebrations of life.

	Church Blessed Animals
	How could I have my dog blessed in a church? Many churches have ceremonies in spring and early summer to celebrate all creation and include animals. Enjoy this one at a small United Church.

	Dog Funerals
	How can I mark my dog's passing? Could I have a funeral? What about burial or cremation? What momentoes might I create to remember my dog. One woman has lots of answers about what you might do when your dog dies.

	How Children Can Deal with a Pet's Death
	How can you help your children when your family dog dies? When a family lose a dog, it can be particularly hard on the children. See how two families helped their children through the death of their much beloved dogs.

	How to Deal with Your Dog's Death
	Many people find it very emotionally painful dealing with the death of their dog. Several people talk about their dog's death, the choices made, the emotional pain, and the healing.

	Pet Memorials and Gravestones
	I'd like to have a gravestone made for my dearly departed dog - is that possible? Yes. Visit a place where many stone gravestones and memorials have been made for departed pets and see how it's done. Meet some people who have had stone memorials made.