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As Pets Become More Like Family, More Owners Are Opting for Elaborate Funerals

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By Yoko Tanimoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

17:47 JST, March 31, 2025

Increasingly, people are holding proper funerals when they lose their dog, cat or other beloved pet. The ceremonies may be attended by Buddhism priests who read out sutras, and memorial services may follow to mark religious milestones in the afterlife of the pet.

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