|
|
Burial Ban Lifted in N.Y.
Human ashes can continue to be buried in pet cemeteries
Many animal lovers want their final resting place to be next to their beloved pets. In New York, over 500 people's ashes have been buried at the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery in its 115-year history. Earlier this year, the practice was threatened when the state's Division of Cemeteries banned the burial of human ashes in pet cemeteries. There was a public outcry, especially among those who had already purchased plots for this purpose. Well there's finally good news. The Division of Cemeteries announced this month that they will back off the burial ban. The cemetery owners believe that a potential lawsuit being developed by Taylor York was the ultimate reason that the Division decided to change their mind. York's uncle buried his wife, bunny, and two Maltese dogs at the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery. When he passed away in April, the family was unable to bury him with his wife and furry kids due to the new ban. This prompted York to prepare a lawsuit against the state of New York. I'm glad to hear that the ban was lifted. Although I don't have plans to be buried with my pets, I feel adamant that this should be an option for animal lovers. |
Photo by Hartsdale Pet Cemetery.
| Comments | Post a Comment |
Just Posted
- May 23rd - My Dogs Are Messing with my Groove
- May 22nd - Whose Dog Is It?
- May 22nd - The View from Behind the Chain Link
- May 21st - National Dog Bite Prevention Week
- May 21st - Protesting Animal Abuse
Recent Comments
- Beth Finke on What Colors Do Dogs See?
- Anonymous on Whose Dog Is It?
- Karen London on Love for Visiting Dogs
- Lab Lover on Idiopathic or “Old Dog” Vestibular Disease
- Jane on Weekly Smilers 5-21-12
For gift subscriptions, 
Blogroll
Blogs we love.
A Book and A Dog
Animal Behavior Associates
Animals & Politics
Ask Dr. Yin
City Dog Country Dog
Draw the Dog
Doctor Barkman Speaks
Dog Art Today
Dog Behavior Blog
Dogged
Dog Spies
Full Soul Ahead
Helping Pets Behave
I Love My Bad Dog Blog
Lee Harrington's Blog
Marion Nestle on Food Politics
Notes from a Dog Walker
The Other End of the Leash
Planet of the Blind
Retrieverman
Safe & Sound blog
Smartdogs' Weblog
Speaking for Spot
Copyright © 1997-2012 The Bark, Inc. Dog Is My Co-Pilot® is a registered trademark of The Bark, Inc
I feel that its ludicrous to restrict the placement of ashes with the remains of family members, when my father passed away I asked to place the ashes of his favorite companion animal ( in a sealed container) with him in his casket and was rebuffed by the funeral home. They said it was "illegal" to do so. ?? really?? I certainly cant think of a "sanitary" reason this should be restricted. Anyway when no-one was looking I placed the container with the ashes in his casket and covered it up with his jacket. No way was he going to be denied the companionship he so cherished in life be denied him in death. To this day I am comforted to know that he is not alone, and they crossed "the bridge" together.