Disinterment of My Dog
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- My dog had a perfect burial spot at my childhood home until construction was necessary for my parents as they age. We decided to disinter him ourselves and not risk the builders disrupting him. Here is how it went and what we found.
Disclaimer/warning: This video shows the disinterment of my dog buried four years ago. Some images ay be disturbing to the viewer. Watch with caution.
@KaritheMortician
@theickfactor3894
kari@Karithemortician.com
I had to dig up my yorkie after 13 yrs because I divorced and moved. Stored her bones in burial box for a few months then had her cremated. She is now in an urn along with 5 other yorkie urns, on my mantle.
That's quite a collection of Yorkies you got goin' on there! They were lucky they were and continue to be so loved.
thank you
Awww ❤️🙏 I love your name and the Yorkie in your picture, I'm guessing that was one of your furbabies what a sweetie! ❤️😌❤️
No surprise at all that this was handled by Kari in such a gentle, loving, respectful, educational and serious manner. Beautiful that you allowed your girls to, or not to, participate at a level of their choosing. Perfect how Josh partnered with Kari, kept the ball rolling yet did not try to take control. Lots of respect for all of you guys. Ralph was lucky to have you, to his last day, and long after.
thank you so much!
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If it was handled properly it wouldnt have been posted at all.
@@RadioRich100 Why? If you have a point make it for us. What is your problem with this?
@@timbannigan2909 Whats your problem? Its somebody elses post. Mind your own business.
I totally understand this. My pets are like family members to me. Had multiple pets over many years, had them all cremated when they passed, and have told various family members to bury their ashes with me.
We also have our fur babies dogs cremated and with us.
thank you
That’s exactly what I’m planning. Putting it in my will.
Check your laws and what the funeral home will allow in advance. There are ways around “the rules” so you can have your final wish.
I have heard of people using a hollowed cane to place ashes of a pet when the cemetery does not allow one to even be buried with pet ashes.
Same!
I read in Jay Leno's book that he went back to one of his houses once after they had moved to dig up one of their cats as his wife wanted the cats body at their new house. Now that is love.
Witch book of jay lenos was it ?
@@Rick_Reno Leading With My Chin
oh wow
I love that ❤️
No thats being an idiot.
There was a whole micro ecosystem in the grave. Always interesting to see nature still active at work after 3+ years.
Its amazing
Awww…..I cried watching this!!! What a well loved boy Ralph was and still is!!!! Much love Kari and family❤
thank you
I laughed, Who posts a video like this? It so obvious when somebody has no ideas to make a video out of.
This was done with love as a family. I like that the girls could stay or go, they had adults there who modeled that death is part of life. I was thankful Josh was there to do the heavy digging and lifting. I know it was hard, but how wonderful that there is room to build so your parents can age in place. I loved how Ralph's remains were returned with the pawprint bag and that lovely box. Thank you for sharing this with us.❤❤
Thank you so much
Keep your negative comments to yourselves! It's already hard enough on Kari and her family!
Thank you for caring about the animal enough to make sure he can still rest peacefully, in a different location.
Look at the comment regarding "doggy bags". Disgraceful. I hope Kari deletes it.
Agreed.
Thank you for sharing. You held up well under the circumstances.
I agree with all of you and Kari Kari my heart goes out to you because losing a dog or a cat is painful my uncle and aunt had a dog to pass away
Just who the hell do you think you are, the comment police
We are planning to move in the future and currently have two dogs buried in the backyard. One is under concrete and the other is buried very deep in the ground. This is from 1990 and 2001 and they will remain with the house. With our latest dog we had more options. We lost her at 18 years old, and we did water cremation with her. She is in a beautiful urn and will go with us. Yes, this video was difficult to watch, but I think it answers many questions about what happens in these circumstances. Thank you Kari....
What is water cremation?
@@kimmillynn2161 Here is a video that Kari did about water cremation. th-cam.com/video/YEePMR6X2YQ/w-d-xo.html
@@kimmillynn2161 see Kari’s video on water cremation
thank you
@@KaritheMortician That’s what friends do
Wow. Can't say I'd be strong enough emotionally to disinter...Some of my pets (a bunny, a chicken and two cats) are buried on my property. I have two dogs and a cat still living. I will not bury them...I will definitely cremate them when the time comes. Thank you for caring for your fur baby enough to do this for him.
yes I agree cremation would be best👍
thanks
Peace Be With you good Pupper. Keep watching over the family.
Thank you!
Aww... What a well loved member of the family. He even had knee replacement surgery! This was so interesting. Thanks for taking us along with you.
you are welcome
Josh is just a treasure! He handled this with strength and love. 💜
He is great :)
@@KaritheMortician That is why he has such a fan club 😂
I had my Baby girl after 17 yrs cremated and was the best thing I could have ever done. O Conners funeral home in Pittsburgh Pa. were amazing!! They sent us her cremations in a beautiful thick frame with her ashes in with her picture on the front of the frame, A piece of her hair, a keychain, A personalized rainbow bridge print, remembrance cards with her picture, date she was born and the date she passed. (Just like the cards that you receive at a funeral home) Also her paw print with her name and personalized poem in another beautiful frame that match the frame with her cremations in. And her obituary. Just amazing! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of her and tears poor down my face. I miss her soo very much it hurts! Just feel extremely broken without her. 😢💔
She went out with dignity and deserved to be acknowledged with the cremation service. I couldn't have asked for a better funeral home to take care of her. For that I am blessed. She will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed. My lil "go to gal" of 17yrs. 🙏
Big hugs!
Oh my goodness crying reading your comment! 😭 What a blessing to have had one another for 17 years, I'm sure she's still walking by her momma in spirit everyday, our furbabies never forget us, just as we don't them ❤️🙏❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This made me cry like a baby. So wonderful that you have a support team to help you navigate this tough decision. You have all of my respect. RIP Ralph 💔Sending love your way.
I cried too. Thankful she shared this, it will help others in deciding how to plan ahead for their pets' passing.
I cried too for all the pets I’ve lost in my life❤
thank you
I would do this in a heartbeat if necessary! My pup was cremated. He gave me so much love I couldn’t abandon him.
Do WHAT?
thank you
Kari, what a sweet person you are for sharing this special moment with us. 🥰
Your puppy Ralph looked so cute in life, and I think it's so nice how much care you and Josh took to bring him up. What a great teaching moment for your kids. 💗
Thank you so much!
Dont make me puke.
Kari, thanks for sharing this. For me it was a lot more emotional than I expected, as I just lost my dog of 16 years last month. Riley was my 3rd dog I've lost as an adult. Being single and without kids, my dogs have been my kids (my mom calls them her grand-dogs). 14 months ago, I lost Riley's brother Jacob. Prior to that Phoenix passed in 2009 at 14. All 3 of my dogs were cremated, and it was something I'd planned ahead as at the time I lived in downtown Atlanta and I knew I'd not live there forever, so I wanted to take Phoenix with me. He's in a beautiful urn with his name and sentimental words. Riley and Jacob are in wooden boxes , executives like you have Ralph in, except the plastic bag is inside a purple velvet bag with a ribbon draw string. I too was very curious and eventually looked at Phoenix's ashes. All my family plan on cremation as I wanted to know what the remains looked like before I have a parent pass. The only odd thing I found was that some of the fine pieces of pulverized bones have a bit of "faint color" to them... not all exactly the same color. I'm friends with my Vet, and she'd explained the process with me and I was comfortable with cremation, yet curious as well. She'd explained to me how respectful the pet cremation service is with the remains of our beloved pets, and a certificate and metal tag are returned with their ashes just like with humans.
I hope you'll find that process as comforting as I did. Having my 3 boys "with me" gives me comfort. I can't imagine having to go through the same process your family did, but you all handled it so well and scientifically, even your cute daughters.
I love your videos. They've made me more comfortable with the death and grieving process. I'm an emotional person, and I told my very I would be crying when we had to put them to sleep, and she told me she wouldn't expect anything else... and that she buys tissues in bulk for her clinic :) I was a bit embarrassed crying and letting my emotions flow, but she and her staff left the room and allowed my mom and brother and I stay in the room as long as we needed, before taking her next patient.
I hope you and your family find the same comfort having Ralph "with you", as I've had with my three boys. ❤️ 🐾💙🐾❤️
You are welcome
Thank you for sharing such a personal family experience with us. It was fascinating and a little sad, but I'm glad I watched. He was a beautiful dog that obviously was very loved and lived a happy life. Much love to you and your family, Kari ❤️🙏❤️
Thank you so much!
what you did is out of the ordinary, but awesome. pets have so much, mean so much to us in our lives. I have buried 4 cats. my baby piper, a weimeraner... the only dog I ever had died 4 years ago. i had her cremated. I'm glad i did. i have her with me...her first collar, when I brought her home from the breeder and her last are entwined next to her urn and it brings me comfort. I love your videos and have watched you from day one. keep up the good work. you are awesome! sherry lucchini, roanoke, va.
That is so sweet her first and last collar. I think that is perfect for her urn.❤❤
thank you!
I did the same. Very comforting.
thank you for sharing this!
I just buried a Dog 2 weeks ago out under the Canadian Maple tree where he liked to hang out. He was a sweet Boy and very funny. When my little Shit-zu goes out to do his business, he visits Teddy's grave and says hi. Both the Big Dog (Daisy) and little Leo was there for Teddy's funeral and watched me and a couple of neighbors dig the grave, so they knew what was going on. Bless their hearts....those little paws most certainly leave paw prints on our hearts. Rest in peace little Ralph, you are not forgotten.
Big hugs!
Thank you for making this video Kari. When I had to disinter one of my beloved pets in August this year because of a house move, there were no such videos of the process. I had no idea what to expect. It was less upsetting than I thought it would be and I am so glad I did it. The pet crematorium reassured me that what I was doing wasn't ghoulish and that they cremate previously interred pet remains all the time. Your video will help many people in future.
Thanks for sharing!!
My heart breaks for you because it is like reliving his death all over again! 😥 you are a stronger woman than me! I am fine with human deaths(deputy coroner) but animals hit a different place in my heart.
thank you
Same! Doesn't bother when it's human
Kari thank you for sharing this ❤. I am so glad you and Josh found each other he is such a great guy and you can see the love it radiates off the two of you. Thank you again ! Janet from Wi
You are so welcome!
We are them kind of people too. We love our fur babies. Thank you all for moving him and not letting people just dig him up. I never would have ever thought of seeing something like this. WOW !
I'm so sorry that you had to disinter your pet, Kari, but you handled it with dignity and grace just as you would a human body..The pets (4 cats) that my husband and I have shared were cremated and are in their wooden boxes inside velvet bags on a book shelf in the spare bedroom. Also, Josh was a jewel digging the grave and helping during the process. You two make a precious couple. 🥰
Appreciate you saying that, Dianne. Thanks for watching.
I did this with my cat 5 years ago. When (my husband and I) sold our house,we didn't want to leave her behind. I couldn't view her as you did here,but we did exhume her and rebury her at our current place. If we ever move again,I'll probably see about cremating any remains. Thanks for sharing such a part of your life
thank you
Sweet little Ralph. Thanks for sharing; he was such a cutie pie!
you are welcome
So sorry for your loss, this is a bit like going through the death twice. 🥺 Hugs.
thank you
Sweet peanut. As pragmatic as you handled it the loss of a beloved animal is just so hard, I cried yesterday about a pet who died 16 years ago.
Thinking about Ralphie & Kari today, and hugging my girl Toulouse extra tight❤
Edit: even in his skull you can see those kind eyes & sweet face 😢
Thanks so much for the kind words.
My husband is military. When our shih tzu Queenie died at 14 years of age we had her cremated. We new we would be moving so we did not bury her on our property. We have her little pink urn with us and even take her on our rv trips because she loved to travel with us.
thank you
Awww!! 😭❤️🙏
I’m so sad that your family had to go through this. Thank you for sharing with us. ❣️🐾
You are so welcome
I'm a little weepy. He sure seemed like a sweetie. From a scientific standpoint, it was amazing. He will always be with you.
Thank you
Thank you for sharing such a intimate moment with all of us. The lose of an animal or human the emotions run deep. I'm so glad that Josh was able to be part of the process to. My furry friend - Jack was hit by a neighbors car 37 years ago.
He was buried wrapped up in his baby blanket (he loved it), as well as his leash and a ball.
I could look out our back window and see where he was. We buried him by a small creek that ran through our property beneath an old tree.
Watching the video gave me another sense of watching a loving, caring, compassionate dignifying human being. I haven't thought of Jack in years - watching this has reminded me of all the wonderful times I had with Jack! Thanks again for sharing Kari!!
You are welcome. I am thankful for my man :)
It is helpful to see what someone looks like in 4 years. It helps me to detach from loved ones who pass. To know that they are moved on to a better place. What remains is just physical and not him or her stuck there. Affirming he/she has moved on.
Thank you
It really was fascinating
All my many many pets are buried in a rural cemetery for pets. It’s out in the country several miles south. It is also where all the Police and Sheriff’s K9’s are buried in a separate but very nice little area reserved just for them. I hunk we have 8 pets buried out there now. I could not have disinterred one like you guys did but was fascinated to watch. Your girls did great I thought. Thanks for sharing.
thanks so much!
I was wondering how much you would show us. All of it, I soon found out. But man, how great and amazingly helpful was Josh? Impressed with you all.
Thank you!
You honored him with love. Thank You for sharing this.
You are so welcome
This is amazing. My dog has been buried behind our house for over 2 years. Every now and then I think about what we'd find now if we dug her up. There's a lot more left of Ralph than I would have thought. Very interesting. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching and sharing.
I've got all the ashes of our fur babies. They are always with you
Yes they are
My dog Bigfoot on the left side of my profile picture passed away seventeen months ago I put him away in a casket and burial vault and he was embalmed I hope he is still in good shape I miss him fifteen years he was with me.
Aww he is sweet
Aww bless his sweet little heart 💓 I know he's running free in heaven and still by your side in spirit everyday 🙏💓🙏
My two Goldens, Becky and Molly, were buried side-by-side in fiber glass caskets in a pet cemetery not far from where I live. They even have head stones. I received criticism for spending the money on this but I could care less! As a lifelong bachelor, they were my children and I wanted to know that they were not thrown into a common pit or into the trash. And here in Ohio, pet cemeteries are protected by state law.
Thank you
How painful that I would watch this today as it is the first anniversary of our German Shepherd’s death. He brought us so much joy & happiness.He was 11 1/2 yrs old with severe hip dysplasia. Our veterinarian came to our house & euthanized him for us. God Bless You Kari!! It’s like losing a member of the family.
Big hugs to you!
I know losing a pet can be tough. They can be a huge part of our lives. It’s nice what you’re doing for him rather then just let the builders dealing with his remains.
yes it can!
Thank you for sharing , we are selling our farm & have our dog buried here. I don’t want to leave him behind. This helps with my decision.❤
Thank you for sharing something I thought I'd never see. It was very interesting. So glad that Ralph will still rest peacefully near to those that loved him. All 🐕 dogs go to heaven.
I hope so too
I am so sorry for your loss. I cried like a baby when you found him . I thought I could take it I was so wrong! I had my cat cremated he was 19 years old my baby after seeing this I am glad he was cremated. He is going to buried with me. I have never seen anything like this before. Thank you for showing this.
thank you
In our thoughts Kari. We actually have an actual Pet Cemetery on the back corner of our property. There is 2 rats, 4 hamsters, numerous gold fish, I cat, and 14 dogs, so far. I'm sure there is some I'm missing. Most have a light or stone marking their spot.🥰
We have a Pet Cemetery at our home too. 1 dog, 1 cat, 3 mice, 3 rats, multiple fish and 1 chicken to date. Lost my boy...(German Shepard) Sampson 4½ years ago. Have often wondered... now I know. Thank you for sharing 💞
Another section of the yard has a lot of animals in it also
Thank you so much for posting this. I am going to have to do this next week because we sold our house. I have been dreading this day but watching your perspective on it is giving me a little bit more courage. Thanks again.
thank you for sharing this with us. I lost my 13 yr old dog last week and I miss him so much. They cremated him last week.
Sorry to hear that
My heart goes out to you. I love that you did this for your pup. We lost our sweet black lab over a year ago. Her ashes rest on my bed's headboard shelf with her cute paw print in clay. She meant the world to me as you can see in my picture.
Thank you
Aww she was absolutely precious 😌how beautiful you keep her ashes by your bed with her sweet pawprint 🐾❤️🙏
It is awesome that there are those special people in life who care about everything and everyone. Kari, you get the well deserved medal🥇. What an interesting TH-cam video and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I have learned so much from your channel and have always been "afraid" of seeing death when I was younger and how much you have helped me to invest in that awesome way you describe everything death related on your channel and always with so much respect and tenderness. THANK YOU ❣
Thank you!
Prayers and kind thoughts in your direction, hun...I know it's so hard. 💔🙏
thank you
I just lost my best friend of 10 years Lexy Lou. We have owned Black Labs for the last 20 years. Lexy was an incredible being and we miss her terribly. We have two other labs one was Lexy’s best friend. We obtained the other just a month ago because the other was so depressed.
You have a strong family with a lot of love and compassion. That they all came out to support one another is amazing. The day we said goodbye to Lexy all our kids and grandkids were there. She was cremated and sits next to me and 2 other dogs from the past on a shelf. I’m so glad Ralph will be with those who loved him in life and still loves him in death.
Josh is a real keeper! I love where his heart is coming from too!
Lots of love and respect to all. ❤🐕🦺♥️
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts.
Wow, I can't believe its been four years already. Interesting process. Thank you for sharing.
crazy right!
I don't know how you could bear to look at your dog's remains. I would not be able to do it. He wasn't my dog, and I can barely stand to look. I totally agree with your decision to have his remains cremated. I am sorry you had to do such a difficult and heart-wrenching task.
very disconnected from it
I would not be able to do this. I can't believe how well your girls took it. I can't even look at the ashes from all my cats.
big hugs
Me neither, I don't think I could cope I'd be a wreck if I had to do this 💔
I am such an animal lover. I still have my chihuahuas ashes on my nightstand six years later because he always slept with me. I thought even I would get emotional watching this
but I didn’t. It was
actually pretty interesting as you said “ a silence way “. I think moving and cremating him was a much better idea than having him dug up and slung all over who knows where by builders.
I'm glad we did this too. Thanks for sharing about your dog also. They will always be a part of us.
@@KaritheMortician my reply should read “in a science way” not silence . I just have when spell ck butts in. Lol
Not only do you take such good care of humans, but you take great care of fur babies. That is my field! Love the compassion you have and the job that you do with both people and animals. Thank you for having such wonderful compassion. Ralph was a beautiful dog. I’m sure he was well taken care of in both life and death. So glad you shared.
Thank you for watching and for the very kind words.
I cried when I watched this. I understand how you went through this, with your own process. We have chosen to cremate our pets since we will always have them with us. Thanks for sharing, dear Cari 😘 😊 ❤️
Thank you!
So interesting! I have my 2 sweet old girls buried together in the backyard. They died a year apart. I often wonder what they look like now. It's been 3 years since the first died, & I still miss them every day. They were the best!
thank you
Josh is so sweet to help. Kari, you know animals have souls and his soul is in heaven. It doesn't matter what happens to his remains. I'm sure he's thanking you for all the love you gave him while he was with you. ❤️❤️
Thank you, I certainly like to think so as well. And I agree, Josh is the best.
Thanks for sharing this, I always wondered about this, it is a source of great sadness for me when I think of my parents dogs that are buried in their yard. I’m a little upset though that you took him apart, I would have put the entire blanket in the box 😢
You are welcome. There was too much dirt on the blankets and they don't like the blankets for cremation. We know more than most would about that part of it
@@KaritheMortician thank you, that makes sense and I didn’t think of that!
I thought that too
Oh, I could NEVER do this. . .good thing I've always had my loved ones ( human AND canine ) cremated. Wherever I go, THEY go. Cautionary tale.
thank you
@Kari the Mortician sorry for the loss of your dog. But this was very educational. I always wondered what an animal looks like after it's been underground. Neat and I could see the little white bugs to I even saw one moving. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Oh my Kari! For me this was a little hard to watch but oh so educational!! Your professionalism is incredible. I've never seen anything like this but I'm glad I did. Like someone said in the background, this is science!! Your dog was so adorable but he went to the rainbow bridge. I believe animals have souls!! Thank you for sharing this!
You are so welcome!
Ralph looked like such a sweet Boy. Bless his heart. I'm sorry for your loss, I know it's been a few years but the loss is probably still felt. They enrich our lives so much while we have them. Run free sweet Ralphie.... Your legs are strong now and your spirit is free.
He was the best!
Thank you for sharing. It’s obvious that Ralph knew and experienced very deep love, caring, and joy. I miss all my past fur babies so much. ❤
They are like a member of the family, aren't they?
Kari, this was so fascinating ! Thank you for sharing this with us. Also, what a wonderful “science” experience for your girls. And you have a great partner in Josh for helping with this emotional moment. He’s a keeper for sure. Thank you !
You are welcome
I'm so sorry for your loss four years ago of your furry family member friend. May God Bless You & Your Family. You have amazing support. Best Wishes. Rest In Peace Ralph. I found myself in tears as I am a Cat Mom. This was hard to watch but you did what you thought was best! Aww! #virtual hugs
thank you
@@KaritheMortician Aww; you are welcome hun. I'm sending you love and light!
So sweet of you to share this, Kari. I remember when you buried sweet Ralph! Sending hugs to all of you ❤❤
thanks so much
Thank you! for sharing my 2 babies were cremated and their remains are placed in beautiful wooden boxes,taking them with me this Spring,to Flordia, when my time comes,I will have my babies with my cremation
Sending lots of hugs your way kari.
I know this is not easy to do.
thank you
@@KaritheMortician you're very welcome always.
My precious little Dog Daffney is buried out back. Daughters dog Reggi is there also. They were best friends. Reggie was a large dog! We keep the graves decorated with what ever Holiday it is!! We look out our windows see 2 graves!! ❤ Thanks for sharing Kari!
You are welcome
I have my two cats burjed in wooden boxes in the garden and there may come a point where the house is sold. I really don't want to leave them there but too scared and squeamish to disinter them. Your video has helped a lot.
thanks so much!
Sending you hugs and love Kari, ❤ I know this couldn’t be very easy on you.
thank you
Awww Ralph 🐾🐾💙 Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I was thinking about you last Sunday all day, hoping it all went well for you and your girls.. It was really interesting to see what was left. I'm sure that just like a human, no way to tell what was going to be left. It was also an added bonus to see more of Josh...lol. Big hugs to you and the girls💕
thank you!
A very long while back, we had ours buried in caskets in cadaver bags, 6 feet below ground where no one would dig. It was horribly painful. Wish, now, we had cremated them and to have their ashes back to us (instead of common cremation which we did for one of them) to bury with us when we die. We were just so traumatized by each of their deaths that we couldn't think straight at the time of decision making and earlier on we were so young and broke.
Thank you for sharing
What a wonderful gesture for your pet, when you said knee replacement I was surprised, I didn't know that could be done for an animal. My 3 yr old small dog has his dysplasia, now I wonder if this can be fixed. Thank you for this information, God Bless you ❤️
Thank you for watching, Mary.
I'm so sorry for your loss of your dog but glad you were able to do right by him. Even if you hadn't planned on it, you treated his bones with dignity and respect, to what was his final form of rest. Beautiful service for his disinterment.....what a fine loyal friend you had!
thank you. he was the best!
thank you for sharing this with us, Ralph will always be loved by you and your family.
So sorry you needed to do this, but I understand- your pupper is family. You cared about his remains & brought family together for this again. I had to bury one pup who passed unexpectedly but friends (my band) & family buried him together- even at death he brought people together as friends. We all went inside & played 'knocking at heaven's door'. It was a perfect way of honoring him 🤍🖤🤍
thank you
What a beautiful tribute 💓🙏💓
Wouldn’t be the same without the amazing kid!
Kari, its DG n. (FD in St. Louis)
it’s a very hard and emotional experience you are “undertaking” and we had a similar experience 2 years ago with our 2 beloved cats, buried in 2011 and 2017. We just decided we’d rather have them disinterred and cremated.
Ours were in little wilbert love and cherish sealed caskets. And they we’re still wrapped in the blankets, not too much smell. I didn’t unwrap to view but rather placed into clean plastic bags. And took to the animal crematory a day later.
We felt so much better having a pets cremated and in a small wood urn.
Similar story.
And glad we did this, because we’ll eventually not live here in this house.
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lol no it would not!
Gosh, you are much stronger than I. Could not watch. Blessings to Ralph and all of you.
Thanks
Weird question, but why not just take the whole blanket and just cremate him that way rather than picking his skeleton apart? I think I'd just re-bury the bones. We buried our cat 3 years ago, and I've always wondered what she would look like now as well. Thanks for posting this!
Too much dirt and the blankets don't cremate well. We know that from our work but most people would just put it all in the box
@Kari the Mortician makes sense. Thank you!
The fact that you had family around & help & made an event of it probably helped with it not being too emotional also.
thank you
Aw man, God bless you and your family Kari. So heartbreaking, my dog was my best friend so I really feel your pain 😪
Thank you so much!
Awww Ralph 💙
That had to be hard, Kari. But so informative. Josh is a " keeper " what a great guy. And your daughters!!! I see where they get their personality! Love you guys. ❤️
Yep not letting him go!
That video was fascinating and quite educational. Thank you for sharing your precious Ralph with us.
Thank you Karen, I'm glad you found it helpful.
We have two dogs buried in our back yard in a place that we planned as a place to lay our fur babies to rest. Thankfully we own our place & plan to live out our lives here til the end.
Thanks for watching and sharing.
Like you were digging hip up to put him in a ossuary. Unique vlog!! Kudos to Josh and the family for assisting in this special exhumation.
Thank you
So interesting actually thank you for posting it. I always been curious about how my cat or dog would look like. We will always love them but just like people who pass it just human nature to wonder what we would look like one day if we where buried. When I first saw is skull you can actually see his beautiful face. It made me feel sad for him but at least he will be with you always in a different form. May he rest in peace and hope he’s running around playing with his tennis balls. It was really a great video for teaching kids and adults.
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When Loki was cremated, at the encouragement of the crematorium, we included his favorite blanket and a couple of small toys.
The crematorium staff was lovely and extremely supportive. They do both human and animals. They had a HUGE vault for horses!
I had to move my cocker spaniel because my parents were selling the house it was very hard. She was my childhood friend. My parts had to put her down when I was away at college. She was 18 and her body just didn’t know it was the end. I never got to say goodbye. When I dug her up, that sense of loss and the feeling that I failed her was overwhelming. I sat down and cried. She’s at rest again at my house.
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I'm not sure where all of my pets since childhood are buried, but it was long enough ago I'm sure they have returned to Source by now. Except for my first dog, all my furry family members in adulthood have been cremated so they can come with me. The first one is where a walnut tree now stands. She left us after we got the news about Grandma's passing. What you did was a beautiful way to honor him.
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Hi Kari and Josh. I am so sorry for your loss. This is sad. I know it had to be done because of new construction.
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Thank you, Kari, for this sweet video. I think this may be one of the first videos of yours I've seen, but I love your heart surrounding the subject, especially your beloved sweet boi.
A few years ago, my 18 year old kitty told me it was time for him to go, and after his euthanasia, and us having an acre of land, we opted to bury him in the backyard.
Apparently I hadn't dug deep enough, and about a week later, the dang vultures "disinterred" him themselves and were doing what nature intended them to do.
It was traumatizing, to say the least, to have my sweet kitty dug up by these carrion bastards. I had nightmares about it for a couple nights.
From now on, I will either 1)cremate the remains or 2) dig deeper.
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First of all.. the love you have for Ralph is evident by you wanting to exhume him and not just build over him. I love this & that your kids were involved. Our pets are our 'other' kids, and you've given him the same respect as we would expect for a human
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@@KaritheMortician Welcome. I hope you feel somewhat comforted by Ralph's cremains being nearby. You showed him the utmost of respect, and I have such respect for that. x
I wonder if he had been wrapped in linen if his fur would have disintegrated faster. I guess I thought there would be less after 4 years and that there would be no smell. Though you do live in Michigan with cooler seasons so maybe the process is affected by the weather. . I thought a natural burial leads to faster decomposition and that air and bugs would do the rest of the composting.
When my best friend went to a rainbow bridge, we can’t afford a private cremation for him…he went with few other. I was so sad and heartbroken. Then I find out a couple of months where they spread his ashes…he is in a beautiful native part of the place where the “pet cemetery “ people live…I can visit him anytime…I’m so happy for him now, I get closure.
Biggest hugs to you!!
That was touching in so many ways. Obviously this pooch was dearly loved, which is what we all hope for ourselves.
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Whilst I found this hard to watch, I can understand why it had to be done. I buried my cat that I had for 16 years in my partner’s backyard and in 2014 and hopefully she’ll be there forever. It’s just as hard to say goodbye to our pets as our loved ones.
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