Can I bury my cat in a pot???

mrscruffy

Hi all,
My cat has his final vet appointment this afternoon - very sad. I've decided I would like to bury him in the garden with a plant over the top. However, space is a bit limited so wondering about getting a large pot to use instead? I've had a look round this site and the internet and most people recommend a deep hole in the garden. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

mrcow

You would need a very big pot (as you'd have to bury a fair few feet down) and I think you're asking for more trouble than it's worth. What if the pot smashed? What if the plant on top died, you'd have to dig it all up and in a pot, space is going to be a rare commodity.

If your garden is too small for a deep burial, I would seriously urge you to have a rethink about having a private cremation. The ashes will be returned in a pot which you can then either keep, bury or scatter anywhere you'd like.

I think your current plan is just going to add extra upset to an already stressful situation. (I lost my beloved rabbit last Wednesday, and my thoughts are with you today ).

mrcow

Also, as with any potted plants, the plants will eventually outgrow the pot , or will die and the earth will need changing (it will need feeding anyway as the soil needs more nutrients added). You'd have to dig up your cat each time you needed to do this. I just can't see this working at all.

mrscruffy

Thanks for the advice.

Will get the spade out and dig a big hole.

mrcow

ts_aly2000 wrote: »

Sounds all very gorey this. No one else though would know the significance of what it was in the garden, which was good.

Not at all. Knowing what to do in these situations can be extremely worrying/stressful.

We buried two very much loved pets in our garden of our old house. The trouble is that we moved about five years ago. I couldn't bear the thought of digging them up, but also was upset about the thought of leaving them behind.

I think that's why I'm now very pro cremation. It's expensive, but for me, it's the least upsetting choice in the long run.

anniestar

My thoughts are with you.

Bun

Very sorry for your loss. Our vets cremated our cat that was run over last year, and we got a lovely little box and scattered his ashes in his fave bit of garden. Yours may do it for a fee?

bookemdano

Really sorry to hear of your loss. I know how you feel as I had my cat put down a few months ago and it is never an easy choice to make.:sad:

badmumof1

so sorry for your loss mrscruffy xx
we lost one of our dear cats aged 18 in january after suffering from a fast growing tumor. The vet wrapped my gorgeous baby in a pillowcase and we burried her in our backgarden. Hubby dug the hole in the morning and we had a evening appointment.
i can honestly say that was one of the hardest things i have witnessed him to have done.
it broke his heart as we had her and her sister for so long

he sister is still with us but she is slowing down.
i believe dementia is playing a big part of this as she just seems to wander round in circles, always sleeping and will cry for more food after shes just eaten a bowl full. she also cries in the middle of the night and wants comfort.

does that sound like i have written her off?

alba37

I'm sorry to hear about your cat. It is a very sad time losing a pet, and my thoughts are with you.

I definitely wouldn't recommend a pot, either cremation or a deep burial is a better option. If you have ashes they can buried in a container and then they can be moved if need be. (moving house for example) If you were to bury him, you want to do it deep enough that you can replant without any feeling that you would disturb him in the future. It's wise to consider your options now and then you are fully prepared later, it's is one less worry when the time comes.

roddydogs

Very Sorry, god bless u but i did read somewhere that its actually now illegal to bury a pet in the garden.