{"id":648,"date":"2023-03-09T14:39:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T14:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/?p=648"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:32:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T11:32:03","slug":"can-i-bury-my-dog-in-my-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/can-i-bury-my-dog-in-my-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Bury My Dog in My Garden?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The death of a beloved pet is one of the toughest aspects of pet ownership, whether they died at home or were put to sleep at the vet’s clinic. It almost seems unfair, how short their lives are compared to people. And it’s like losing a family member or best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, it’s understandable why some people would prefer to keep their dog close to home, even in death. Comfort can be taken knowing that their burial site can be kept tidy and visited often, which are some of the reasons why people choose to bury their dogs at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the question is – can you legally bury animals in your garden?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, it is legal to bury your dog in your garden. However, to do so, you must own and live on the property where the dog will be buried; the dog cannot be buried in a public area. In some cases, such as if the dog has been euthanised or undergone chemotherapy, a vet will not release the dog’s remains for a home burial.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

What are the Laws on Burying Dogs at Home in the UK?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is perfectly legal to bury your pet at home as long as a few rules are followed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n