[header] How to bury a dead bird [title] Choose a location. [step] In most cases, you can bury a bird on your own property with few restrictions. Because laws vary from place to place, it's always a good idea to call your municipality to find out if they have any laws regarding the burial of animals. 
[substeps] Avoid burying a bird or any other animal in a vegetable garden. In some areas, there may be restrictions against burying animals if your ground water level is too high.