We will need to follow some health protocols:
- Wear protective gloves and clothing when handling your pet; clean the body of fluids especially when they died of an infectious disease, as well as the area after the body is removed
- Wrap your pet’s body, use a bed sheet and position the body in a curled, natural sleeping position before rigor mortis sets in. Place the wrapped body in a plastic bag, seal it, and then place it in a larger plastic bag and seal that as well.
- Store the wrapped and sealed remains in a cool, dry place, preferably in a freezer or refrigerator to keep the body dry and cool. If there is a delay before pickup and transportation, placing the body on a bed of ice wrapped in a towel can help keep the remains cool and dry.