Insights into Our Humanity Unearthed through Pet Cemeteries
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In recent news, the Spanish city of Barcelona has announced its plans to establish the country’s first public pet cemetery. This initiative, funded by the municipality, comes in response to the constant public demand for such a service. With a population of over 180,000 dogs and 50% of families owning pets, Barcelona’s investment in a public pet cemetery is a much-needed addition to the city’s limited privately owned land.
The concept of public pet cemeteries is not new, as these facilities have been available in Europe and the Americas since the late 19th century. The establishment of pet cemeteries in London, New York, and Paris during that time demonstrated the growing importance of pets in people’s lives.
The decision to give our departed pets a proper burial reflects the strong emotional bond we have with them. Just like burying our human loved ones, the burial of pets is an intimate cultural practice that has evolved over time. It provides a sense of closure and allows us to grieve and honor the cherished creatures we have lost.
Our research into historic gravestones and epitaphs in Britain reveals the changing human-animal relationship over the years. Pets were considered important friends in the 19th century, evidenced by dedications to “loving friends” and “devoted companions.” By the early 20th century, pets had become members of the family, as indicated by family surnames appearing on gravestones and loving epitaphs from “Mummy and Daddy.”
The opening of Barcelona’s new pet cemetery will shed light on the modern Catalan relationship with animals. Epitaphs and burial practices in this cemetery will reflect the evolving dynamics between humans and pets in today’s society.
As our understanding of the importance of human-animal relationships grows, so does our approach to mourning the loss of our beloved pets. Just like there are options for the burial and commemoration of deceased humans, there are now acceptable ways to mourn the loss of pets. For instance, co-burial of cremated animals and people has become permissible in many jurisdictions, leading to changing funerary practices for both humans and animals.
It is worth noting that not everyone in Barcelona will have access to the new public pet cemetery, given its cost of €200 ($217) per service. However, pet owners can choose to keep cremated remains at home, scatter ashes in meaningful locations, or utilize online forums and digital pet cemeteries for commemoration and expression of grief.
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