They just passed and the cremation is tomorrow. What can I do for them before then, and how do I say a proper goodbye?
Before the cremation, keep them somewhere cool, stroke them and talk to them, let each family member say goodbye, and you can keep a clipping of fur.
A real example
In Huancayo, Peru, a man held a three-day wake at home for his dog after it died of an illness, with candles and flowers on the table. Family, friends, neighbors and his other dogs came, and he stroked its head and said, "I love you, I will always remember you."
News, Infobae, 5 Apr 2025Read the original
What others said
「My little dog died a week ago. Today was the cremation, and I received a video of the farewell ceremony.」
Shared online (reworded) Latin America, Oct 2026「My 13-year-old dog died today and will be cremated tomorrow. What can I do for him before then?」
Shared online (reworded) Japan, Oct 2026What people do in different places
Keep them cool; no need to rush the cremationJapan: a vet says she once stayed with her dog for five days
Stroke them, talk to them, say thank youJapan: a vet's advice before the farewell
Light candles, set out flowers, invite family and neighborsHuancayo, Peru: a three-day wake at home
Keep a clipping of furUK: PDSA says you can ask the vet
Let your other pets see themUK: PDSA guidance
Let the children decorate them with flowersUSA: a family's one-day wake at home
Hold a small ceremony and share memoriesColombia: advice from a news outlet
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Updated 25 Oct 2026. This page updates daily from owners’ posts.