MMD: Should I let them bury the dog?

I don't see why not, as long as they don't leave a mess and the garden looks the same when they've finished. Sounds like they are pretty serious about buying the house if they want to do this, so I doubt they'll change their minds.

Even if they do, I don't see how this could possibly affect the sale of your house to someone else? There can't be many garden in the UK which don't have a pet buried in them somewhere, how is this any different?

If this is a real situation and not hypothetical, how can anyone say no to this poor family? The death of any pet is sad enough without the trauma of having to move as well.
Of course you should let them, as long as they respect your wishes as to positioning as you'll have to live with the 'plot' till exchange. It is the kind thing to do, and may result in forging you some new friendships if you decide to keep in touch with the family after your move.

henpecked1 wrote: »

link to the original thread
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=2636903

I've just read the saga. What a palaver, and even though I said No way never, in my comment above, having read that they turned up with pitchfork and deceased doggy in the back of the car, and you in your sleepy stuff - they kinda had one up on you from the start!!!!!

Hope the move goes well (and quickly) and your buyers can be reunited with their friend soon!!

Oh that's gross! I can't believe its actually legal to bury something that big in your garden! Surely there are serious health issues!
I would let them bury its ashes maybe, but not the whopping great corpse!
Ew...I won't be able to my lunch for thinking about that now

No Way! - Not until they've actually bought the place, (they can pay for storage until this happens). What if the contracts fall through? Who will want to buy the house then? Could they be in cohorts with another couple to use the fact that a dead animal is buried to lever a discount on the price?