No, I would never have an elaborate burial for a pet. I don't believe in the process for people, so I wouldn't go there for my dog either.
In all our dog's deaths, we have had them cremated (via the veterinarian's office). The first three were dogs we had put to sleep because they were very ill and suffering. One of them, we had the ashes returned to us. I didn't really feel a connection to the ashes. So, when my Lab died at the veterinarians. We paid a small fee to ashes were spread over a park. This was done through the veterinarian's office, too.
For my own memories, my sister gave me a little ceramic box. On the lid is a person hugging a dog. I have Sierra's dog tags in that box. That is enough for me.
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