Almighty and Most Merciful Father, we know that the days of our Creatures are short and that Man outliveth them.

Yet in their time there are those whom God hast chosen for the special love of Man.

So it is, that this Creature, now departed, did spend {his/her} days in the company of Man, and did teach us the pureness of love and completeness of devotion.

It is this sacred purity which lasteth but a short time.

But in it, God teaches us the trueness of love and though they not be Man, nor made in the image of God, they are the angels of this Holy Earth, and are sent here to bring Man comfort.

Some God hath chosen for Man's sustenance. Other's, that they may lessen the labours of Man. Some are brought into this earth that they may have dominion over the wildness of the earth and the sea, and others that they may ever brighten God's earth with Beauty, Grace and Song.

Still others, God hath given onto us for our solace, companionship and love.

So be it with this Creature whom God has chosen as Man's Companion: That no Man shall be alone, No Man shall not know love, and that all Men may know of the wonders of God's earth, in all of God's magnificent Creations.

For each, like Man, is sacred onto God, and though they be the gift of God, they are given to Man that he might know the wonders of all God's Creations.

Blessed be this Creature, and Blessed be those who did know, love and care for this Creature. For they have performed a sacred duty, and in this, they are better loved by God.

Let a call go out now, into the wind of this, God's Earth. That a gentle soul has laid down {his/ her} head and has returned unto God's sacred keeping.

Let the trees and grasses whisper of {his/her} devotion to Man, and that in {his/her} time {he/she} taught all of us unselfish love, devotion and obedience.

Remember therefore this Creature's life. For {he/she} has been a gift; given unto us that we may learn the sanctity of life and that all that is of God is Holy.

[Commitment:]

And therefore:

As it pleaseth Almighty God to take unto Himself the Body of His Beloved Creation,

[insert: name of pet]

so, in God's Holy Name, we commit {his/her} ashes to this Hallowed Ground, remembering that God gave unto us the Creatures of this Earth.

No Greater Gift did God give unto Man.

Rest Eternal Grant Unto {Him/Her.}

Amen.

 

[Closing Benediction:]

 

Let all the Creatures of this Earth be silent. Let the

passing of this Beloved of God be sent as a message

across the Wind. And peace, everlasting grant unto

{his/her} soul.

 

Amen.