Casket prices are often figured into the burial costs. This charge may also include embalming or cold storage if a wake is desired, perpetual care, and gravesite decorations. Many pet caskets are made of fiberglass; however, some wood and metal caskets are available for an additional charge.

Cremations are a respectful alternative to burials for pet owners who do not own their own land. They are also a good alternative to burial for people who move frequently and who would not be able to visit their pet’s gravesite in the upcoming years.

As with caskets, the cost for urns or metal tins to store your pet’s ashes are often added into the cost of his or her funeral costs. Many times the cremains are presented to the owner in a decorative container along with a “memory book” that commemorates his or her life.