Life's Ceremonies for Pets

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=215 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="05faa7f0.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="127" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> "Sara"</div> <div>  1994 - 2006</div> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=95 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#000066" FACE="Bradley Hand ITC" ><B>REV. SANA.com</B></FONT><B> </B><B> </B><B> </B><B>|   </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="REV. SANA.com"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=385 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#9999FF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Life's Ceremonies for Pets</I></div> <div> When our beloved 12 year-old Golden Lab. Sara, came to the end of her life, I was in my second year of seminary. As a natural part of our healing process it seemed fitting that we have a ceremony upon receiving Sara's cremains. That ceremony was, for me, the beginning of a very special ministry devoted to the spiritual and emotional healing of families who are grieving the loss of an animal friend.</div> <bR> <div> Those of us touched by the pure unconditional love of an animal are never the same.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Healing is not about the passage of time....</B></I></div> <div> Healing comes with reverent attention to a life well lived, acknowledgement that every life has a physical ending called death, and acceptance that there is a place in our hearts where the loving bond never ends and a place in our minds where memories of joy and gratefulness eventually bring peace.</div> <div> Though we know at the onset that we will probably outlive them, nothing can prepare us for the time when we are asked to return them to their Creator. </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>CELEBRATION OF LIFE</B></div> <div> Performed  soon after their passing the COL is intended to highlight the happiness, memories, and perhaps achievements of the animal. It is a joyful gathering of family and friends and usually includes a eulogy. Cremains(ashes) may be ceremonially placed, scattered or blessed at this time.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>MEMORIAL</B></div> <div> Can be done annually or at anytime to commemorate your pet's date of birth or death. A memorial is usually a more personal event to honor your friend. It is sometimes done at the time of euthanasia and is a sacred gathering which allows for support during the sharing of tears and grief.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>EULOGY</B></div> <div> A historical recounting of your pet's entire life - the story of his or her heritage or birth or journey to you, accomplishments, personality and special times.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0617d5e0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="94" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="REV. SANA.com"><U> HOME</U></A> </div> </td> </tr></table></body>