When it comes to choosing a best friend, there's nothing better than a fur-covered companion who licks your face, sleeps at the foot of your bed, and fills your unattended shoes with viscous gobs of drool.
...No, we don't mean your six year-old cousin with behavioral issues and a pituitary disorder. We're talking about pets! From cats and dogs to hedgehogs and gila monsters, four-legged friends are a life-enriching source of unwavering love and friendship, offering comfort and sympathy in situations where our human friends have long since told us to buck up and quit whining. And that's why, when a pet passes on, it's important to give him a formal send-off. So today, your SparkNotes editors have put together this illustrated guide to hosting a proper pet funeral. How should you say goodbye before your dog (like all dogs!) goes to heaven? Read on!
Tip #1: Choose an appropriate location to serve as your pet's final resting place.
Tip #2: Keep your pet's funeral intimate; invite only close friends and family members who loved your pet and saw him on a regular basis.
Tip #3: Bury your pet with his favorite ball, stuffed animal, or other toy.
Tip #4: Pick your funeral music wisely.
Tip #5: If you are attending a funeral for a pet not your own, avoid tasteless jokes that might offend the bereaved.
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