PAINFUL GOODBYE: Losing a pet can be one of the hardest things to go through but knowing how to bury them is crucial (Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Reporting by Corrie David
With our pets being beloved family members, losing a cat or dog can be a desperately sad thing to go through.
For many of us, we want them to remain close to us even in death and a lot of people choose to bury them at home. However, doing so could prove costly without following the correct legal requirements.
The burying of animals is covered under The Animal By-Products Regulations and people must meet the criteria in order to avoid what could turn out to be a very unwelcome fine, as reported by The Daily Mirror. If your deceased pet can be safely buried at home, then there are certain precautions you can take to ensure your animal rests peacefully and you avoid any financial penalties.
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If you bury your pet without following the rules, you could face the statutory maximum fine in the UK, which is an eyewatering £5,000, or even end up with a three month prison stay.
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