The process of burying or scattering a pet’s ashes can be a good way to help your child say goodbye and grieve. Plan a special ceremony to honor the life of your pet. You might even ask your child to help you plan the ceremony, if you think that he or she would like to do so. Your child might also find it helpful to draw a picture of the deceased pet or to write a letter to the pet that expresses how he or she feels. Ask your child if either of these activities sound appealing and offer your support.  You can guide your child through the process by sitting nearby and offering support if he or she wants advice on what to draw or what to say in the letter. After your child has drawn a picture or composed a letter, invite your child to put it somewhere special, such as on the pet’s grave or in a favorite sleeping spot. Your child may also like the idea of planting a special tree or flower in the backyard to honor your pet. Ask your child to help you pick out a tree or flower to plant. Then, choose a spot together and plant the tree or flower in your pet’s honor. An indoor memorial can also be a great way for your child to remember a beloved pet. Try setting aside a special place for a favorite photo of the pet, such as on the mantle over the fireplace or on a small end table. Put the photo into a nice picture frame and place the photo in the special spot. Invite your child to help you light a candle next to the picture frame to help keep the memory of your pet alive. Ask your child to help you put together a scrapbook of favorite memories with your pet. Pick out some photos that have special significance to your child and help your child put these photos into a scrapbook. Let your child keep the scrapbook in his or her room so that he or she can always look through it to remember happy times with the beloved pet.
جهّز مراسمًا خاصة لدفن الحيوان الأليف. ادع طفلك ليعبر عن مشاعره عن طريق رسمة أو خطاب. ازرع شجرة أو زهرة لتكريم حيوانك الأليف. حدد مكانًا ف منزلك كنصب تذكاري لحيوانك الأليف. حضّر كتيب قصاصات لذكريات طفلك المفضلة.