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When a pet dies, it is natural to want to honor him or her with a proper burial. We understand that pets are members of the family, and laying them to rest is an important part of the grieving process, and gives a sense of closure so that the pets' people can begin to heal. We want to help.
Description
The Hoegh #40 Pet Casket is built for lasting durability and quality. All units are constructed of strong, high-impact styrene. The design and special sealant restrict seepage of water and the intrusion of air. Hoegh pet caskets are capable of serving as a Casket-Vault combination.
Please choose Regular Style or Deluxe Style above
Regular Style caskets feature a covered pad and pillow trimmed generously with lace. A coverlet is available at additional cost. The regular styles are available in a rich almond colored exterior of a leather-grained textured finish.
Deluxe Style Caskets are richly fitted throughout with soft padding covered with crepe, skirted and trimmed amply with lace.
We are pet people, and we know how difficult the passing of a pet is. We just want to make this difficult time a bit easier for you and your family.
Dimensions (Inside):
Inside Dimensions: 40" x 18" x 12"
Sizing
When purchasing a casket you want to be sure to get the right size the first time. To measure:
Length - Measure from tip of nose to base of tail.
Width - Measure from the knees to the top of the back.
Height - Measure from outside of shoulder to outside of shoulder.
Pet Casket Size |
Extra Small |
Small |
Medium |
Large |
Extra Large |
Pet Length |
Up to 16'' |
15'' - 20'' |
21'' - 28'' |
28'' - 32'' |
33'' - 52'' |
Pet Width |
1'' - 9'' |
3'' - 11'' |
8'' - 15'' |
10'' - 16'' |
12'' - 22'' |
Pet Weight |
less than 10 lbs. |
11 to 24 lbs. |
20 to 40 lbs. |
41 to 70 lbs. |
71 lbs or above. |
Examples |
Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Toy Poodle, Affenpinscher, Hamsters |
Poodle (Miniature), Shih Tzu, Beagle, Bichon Frise, Yorkshire Terrier, Ferrets |
French Bulldog, American Cocker Spaniel, Havanese |
American Bulldog, American Foxhound, Aidi, Irish Terrier |
Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Husky |
Approximate Animal Sizes for this Casket
The following is a general list of animals that may fit well in this specific casket. We recommend measuring your individual pet to choose the best pet casket.
Dog Breeds:
American Pitbull Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpie
Australian Shepherd
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Austrian Black and Tan Hound
Barbet
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Bull Terrier
Canaan Dog
Catalonian Sheepdog
Cirneco dell' Etna
Dalmation
English Springer Spaniel
German Spitz- Giant (Grosspitz)
Gotland Hound
Harrier |
Hokkaido
Jindo
Olde English Bulldogge
Old English Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Portuguese Podengo Medio (medium)
Portuguese Pointer
Portuguese Water Dog
Pumi
Norwegian Elkhound
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Samoyed
Schiller Hound
Smaland Hound
Stabyhoun
Swedish White Elkhound
Whippet |
Burying Recommendations:
Before digging push down with your shovel in a square shape the size width and
length hole you will be digging. This will allow you to try to remove the grass and
some top soil intact for placement back over the grave
Using the shovel, pry up the grass and topsoil in sections and place on side for
reinsertion later
Dig a hole 3 feet deep with enough room to fit the casket on for width and depth
Place the casket in the hole and fill dirt around the casket and above the casket,
pausing for the next step when you have about 1 inch of dirt on top of the casket
Sprinkle the soil at this point with lime to prevent other animals from scavenging
your grave site
Fill the rest of the way with dirt, compacting it as you go
At the top, place your grass and topsoil pieces back down. Lightly water your
grass in that area for the next few days (intensity of watering depends on season
and breed of grass) to try to reduce the shock of uprooting and give it a better
chance of taking hold again
About Hoegh Industries
In 1966, Dennis and Jeanne Hoegh of Hoegh Industries became pioneers in the pet casket business. Hoegh pet caskets are vacuum formed out of high-impact styrene plastic. They are available in eight sizes and 21 styles. In addition to the pet caskets, Hoegh Industries produces five pet cremation urns, the Remembrance Plaque and the Remembrance Memorial.