The loss of a beloved pet is an emotionally taxing experience, and the manner in which we bid farewell plays a pivotal role in the healing process. A thoughtful solution designed to help pet owners through one of their most vulnerable times is the Carneum Aftercare Kit.
What is the Carneum Aftercare Kit?
The Carneum Aftercare Kit is an all-inclusive body bag created for the purpose of transporting and cremating deceased animals. While it can’t take away the pain of your loss, this aftercare kit ensures a respectful, organized, and personalized cremation process for your loved one.
The kit comes with several items, including a cadaver bag, instruction cards, an ID number, and a stainless steel coin to ensure that your beloved pet is sent forth memorably.
Features of Carneum Aftercare Kit
The Carneum Aftercare Kit comes with several specialized features to ensure the safety of the pet, even in its deceased state. These features are designed to prevent any mistakes in the cremation process, ensuring pet owners get back their pet’s ashes, not someone else’s. They include:
An EPA Certified Cadaver Bag
The Carneum Aftercare Kit features a body bag that holds the pet’s remains before and during the cremation. This bag is not just any bag; it is an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Certified Cadaver Bag. This means that the bag is constructed to meet specific standards, making it safe for the cremation process.
Pet Owner Identification Card
Another feature of the Carneum Kit is the Pet Owner Identification Card. This card serves as a comprehensive form for pet owners to fill out essential details about their beloved companion.
From basic information like the pet owner’s name, contact details, pet name, and pet type to specific requests, such as the return of metal or joint replacements, paw prints, and hair clippings, every detail is meticulously covered in this card. It also contains an Identification number to distinguish the pet at the crematorium.
Stainless Steel Coin
A stainless steel coin with the pet’s ID Number engraved on it is also included in the kit. This coin is specially designed to withstand the heat of cremation, and can therefore stay with your pet during cremation.
When the ashes of the pet are returned, the burnt coin also comes with it. This way, pet owners can confirm that they receive their exact pet’s ashes through the ID Number. The kit also contains a wire brush that you can use to clean soot off the stainless steel coin.
Pet Owner Chain of Custody Card
The Chain of Custody Card contains an Identification Number used to distinguish your pet in the crematorium. This card also contains a QR Code that pet owners can scan to register their pet on the Carneum website. This registration ensures that your pet’s information can be accessed in the event that something happens to the Identification Card.
The Chain of Custody card is to remain with the pet owner, while the body bag and the rest of the contents move to the crematorium. This way, they can ensure that the ID number on the Identification Card and Stainless Steel match when the pet’s ashes are returned.
Instructions for Pet Owners and Crematorium
Understanding the emotional difficulty of handling a deceased pet, the Carneum Aftercare Kit includes clear and straightforward instructions for pet owners. These instructions guide them on how to use the body bag safely and properly.
It also contains explicit instructions for the crematorium personnel, ensuring that the pet owner’s wishes are honored and that the cremation process aligns with ethical and humane standards.
Why Should Vet Clinics Use the Carneum Aftercare Kit?
Veterinary clinics across the United States should strongly consider incorporating the Carneum Aftercare Kit into their services for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, the Carneum Kit is equipped with an EPA Certified Cadaver Bag, ensuring our compliance with environmental standards and a commitment to responsible aftercare practices.
Additionally, by creating a clear and traceable link between the pet owner, the clinic, and the crematorium, our kit instills confidence in pet owners that they’ll get back the ashes of their pets.
Last, but not least, Carneum is a proud member of the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC). This membership signifies our commitment to upholding the ethical standards of the industry. Pet owners across the nation can trust in the professionalism and integrity of the aftercare services provided by veterinary clinics that choose to make use of the Carneum Aftercare Kit.
