Disinterment of My Dog

[@timbannigan2909]

No surprise at all that this was handled by Kari in such a gentle, loving, respectful, educational and serious manner. Beautiful that you allowed your girls to, or not to, participate at a level of their choosing. Perfect how Josh partnered with Kari, kept the ball rolling yet did not try to take control. Lots of respect for all of you guys. Ralph was lucky to have you, to his last day, and long after.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you so much!

[@gloriasincere9340]

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[@RadioRich100]

If it was handled properly it wouldnt have been posted at all.

[@timbannigan2909]

@@RadioRich100 Why? If you have a point make it for us. What is your problem with this?

[@RadioRich100]

@@timbannigan2909 Whats your problem? Its somebody elses post. Mind your own business.

[@tinashort9098]

Awww…..I cried watching this!!! What a well loved boy Ralph was and still is!!!! Much love Kari and family❤

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@RadioRich100]

I laughed, Who posts a video like this? It so obvious when somebody has no ideas to make a video out of.

[@yorkiem0m]

I had to dig up my yorkie after 13 yrs because I divorced and moved. Stored her bones in burial box for a few months then had her cremated. She is now in an urn along with 5 other yorkie urns, on my mantle.

[@kernow9324]

That's quite a collection of Yorkies you got goin' on there! They were lucky they were and continue to be so loved.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@Sssssssslf]

Awww ❤️🙏 I love your name and the Yorkie in your picture, I'm guessing that was one of your furbabies what a sweetie! ❤️😌❤️

[@luckypupito1344]

I totally understand this. My pets are like family members to me. Had multiple pets over many years, had them all cremated when they passed, and have told various family members to bury their ashes with me.

[@missyd0g2]

We also have our fur babies dogs cremated and with us.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@lisasharf1442]

That’s exactly what I’m planning. Putting it in my will.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

Check your laws and what the funeral home will allow in advance. There are ways around “the rules” so you can have your final wish. I have heard of people using a hollowed cane to place ashes of a pet when the cemetery does not allow one to even be buried with pet ashes.

[@devolinski]

Same!

[@kernow9324]

Thank you for making this video Kari. When I had to disinter one of my beloved pets in August this year because of a house move, there were no such videos of the process. I had no idea what to expect. It was less upsetting than I thought it would be and I am so glad I did it. The pet crematorium reassured me that what I was doing wasn't ghoulish and that they cremate previously interred pet remains all the time. Your video will help many people in future.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@michiganmaxedout6248]

Aww... What a well loved member of the family. He even had knee replacement surgery! This was so interesting. Thanks for taking us along with you.

[@KaritheMortician]

you are welcome

[@RockStop22]

Kari, what a sweet person you are for sharing this special moment with us. 🥰 Your puppy Ralph looked so cute in life, and I think it's so nice how much care you and Josh took to bring him up. What a great teaching moment for your kids. 💗

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@RadioRich100]

Dont make me puke.

[@amecocoa3829]

This was done with love as a family. I like that the girls could stay or go, they had adults there who modeled that death is part of life. I was thankful Josh was there to do the heavy digging and lifting. I know it was hard, but how wonderful that there is room to build so your parents can age in place. I loved how Ralph's remains were returned with the pawprint bag and that lovely box. Thank you for sharing this with us.❤❤

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much

[@EBB9667]

Josh is just a treasure! He handled this with strength and love. 💜

[@KaritheMortician]

He is great :)

[@EBB9667]

@@KaritheMortician That is why he has such a fan club 😂

[@toniaedge2087]

I had my Baby girl after 17 yrs cremated and was the best thing I could have ever done. O Conners funeral home in Pittsburgh Pa. were amazing!! They sent us her cremations in a beautiful thick frame with her ashes in with her picture on the front of the frame, A piece of her hair, a keychain, A personalized rainbow bridge print, remembrance cards with her picture, date she was born and the date she passed. (Just like the cards that you receive at a funeral home) Also her paw print with her name and personalized poem in another beautiful frame that match the frame with her cremations in. And her obituary. Just amazing! There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of her and tears poor down my face. I miss her soo very much it hurts! Just feel extremely broken without her. 😢💔 She went out with dignity and deserved to be acknowledged with the cremation service. I couldn't have asked for a better funeral home to take care of her. For that I am blessed. She will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed. My lil "go to gal" of 17yrs. 🙏

[@KaritheMortician]

Big hugs!

[@Sssssssslf]

Oh my goodness crying reading your comment! 😭 What a blessing to have had one another for 17 years, I'm sure she's still walking by her momma in spirit everyday, our furbabies never forget us, just as we don't them ❤️🙏❤️

[@EricFortuneJr.]

There was a whole micro ecosystem in the grave. Always interesting to see nature still active at work after 3+ years.

[@KaritheMortician]

Its amazing

[@lynnann6334]

I read in Jay Leno's book that he went back to one of his houses once after they had moved to dig up one of their cats as his wife wanted the cats body at their new house. Now that is love.

[@Rick_Reno]

Witch book of jay lenos was it ?

[@lynnann6334]

@@Rick_Reno Leading With My Chin

[@KaritheMortician]

oh wow

[@Sssssssslf]

I love that ❤️

[@RadioRich100]

No thats being an idiot.

[@Kopitskid78]

Thank you for sharing such a intimate moment with all of us. The lose of an animal or human the emotions run deep. I'm so glad that Josh was able to be part of the process to. My furry friend - Jack was hit by a neighbors car 37 years ago. He was buried wrapped up in his baby blanket (he loved it), as well as his leash and a ball. I could look out our back window and see where he was. We buried him by a small creek that ran through our property beneath an old tree. Watching the video gave me another sense of watching a loving, caring, compassionate dignifying human being. I haven't thought of Jack in years - watching this has reminded me of all the wonderful times I had with Jack! Thanks again for sharing Kari!!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome. I am thankful for my man :)

[@sherrylucchini3388]

what you did is out of the ordinary, but awesome. pets have so much, mean so much to us in our lives. I have buried 4 cats. my baby piper, a weimeraner... the only dog I ever had died 4 years ago. i had her cremated. I'm glad i did. i have her with me...her first collar, when I brought her home from the breeder and her last are entwined next to her urn and it brings me comfort. I love your videos and have watched you from day one. keep up the good work. you are awesome! sherry lucchini, roanoke, va.

[@amecocoa3829]

That is so sweet her first and last collar. I think that is perfect for her urn.❤❤

[@sherrylucchini3388]

thank you!

[@stellarocquie7957]

I did the same. Very comforting.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you for sharing this!

[@MosaicRose99]

We are planning to move in the future and currently have two dogs buried in the backyard. One is under concrete and the other is buried very deep in the ground. This is from 1990 and 2001 and they will remain with the house. With our latest dog we had more options. We lost her at 18 years old, and we did water cremation with her. She is in a beautiful urn and will go with us. Yes, this video was difficult to watch, but I think it answers many questions about what happens in these circumstances. Thank you Kari....

[@kimmillynn2161]

What is water cremation?

[@MosaicRose99]

@@kimmillynn2161 Here is a video that Kari did about water cremation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3bIgYCIa71lj7M

[@drewwise5966]

@@kimmillynn2161 see Kari’s video on water cremation

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@drewwise5966]

@@KaritheMortician That’s what friends do

[@janetpelland8569]

Kari thank you for sharing this ❤. I am so glad you and Josh found each other he is such a great guy and you can see the love it radiates off the two of you. Thank you again ! Janet from Wi

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@SnapesHoney2800]

Peace Be With you good Pupper. Keep watching over the family.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@1OpinionatedQueen]

Wow. Can't say I'd be strong enough emotionally to disinter...Some of my pets (a bunny, a chicken and two cats) are buried on my property. I have two dogs and a cat still living. I will not bury them...I will definitely cremate them when the time comes. Thank you for caring for your fur baby enough to do this for him.

[@crystalinabacteria3430]

yes I agree cremation would be best👍

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks

[@charlotte_stevens]

Thank you for sharing such a personal family experience with us. It was fascinating and a little sad, but I'm glad I watched. He was a beautiful dog that obviously was very loved and lived a happy life. Much love to you and your family, Kari ❤️🙏❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynrich]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This made me cry like a baby. So wonderful that you have a support team to help you navigate this tough decision. You have all of my respect. RIP Ralph 💔Sending love your way.

[@chadnga8]

I cried too. Thankful she shared this, it will help others in deciding how to plan ahead for their pets' passing.

[@anyalevanovskaya]

I cried too for all the pets I’ve lost in my life❤

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@baileylynn6481]

I did this with my cat 5 years ago. When (my husband and I) sold our house,we didn't want to leave her behind. I couldn't view her as you did here,but we did exhume her and rebury her at our current place. If we ever move again,I'll probably see about cremating any remains. Thanks for sharing such a part of your life

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@lisajunebuscaglia3510]

My heart goes out to you. I love that you did this for your pup. We lost our sweet black lab over a year ago. Her ashes rest on my bed's headboard shelf with her cute paw print in clay. She meant the world to me as you can see in my picture.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@Sssssssslf]

Aww she was absolutely precious 😌how beautiful you keep her ashes by your bed with her sweet pawprint 🐾❤️🙏

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

I would do this in a heartbeat if necessary! My pup was cremated. He gave me so much love I couldn’t abandon him.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Do WHAT?

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@diannewilliams4687]

I'm so sorry that you had to disinter your pet, Kari, but you handled it with dignity and grace just as you would a human body..The pets (4 cats) that my husband and I have shared were cremated and are in their wooden boxes inside velvet bags on a book shelf in the spare bedroom. Also, Josh was a jewel digging the grave and helping during the process. You two make a precious couple. 🥰

[@KaritheMortician]

Appreciate you saying that, Dianne. Thanks for watching.

[@pattywalker6569]

We are them kind of people too. We love our fur babies. Thank you all for moving him and not letting people just dig him up. I never would have ever thought of seeing something like this. WOW !

[@kimicatcyprowski1781]

I cried but It was interesting Never Saw something like this😢❤Could I have done I don't think so!! Josh is Amazing

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes, he is!

[@melissacline196]

Serious hottie! Happiness to you both! Yes, you and your sister look a lot alike and your kids are adorable!

[@bec775775]

First of all.. the love you have for Ralph is evident by you wanting to exhume him and not just build over him. I love this & that your kids were involved. Our pets are our 'other' kids, and you've given him the same respect as we would expect for a human

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@bec775775]

@@KaritheMortician Welcome. I hope you feel somewhat comforted by Ralph's cremains being nearby. You showed him the utmost of respect, and I have such respect for that. x

[@sue1263]

I wonder if he had been wrapped in linen if his fur would have disintegrated faster. I guess I thought there would be less after 4 years and that there would be no smell. Though you do live in Michigan with cooler seasons so maybe the process is affected by the weather. . I thought a natural burial leads to faster decomposition and that air and bugs would do the rest of the composting.

[@MeganOliveri]

Sweet little Ralph. Thanks for sharing; he was such a cutie pie!

[@KaritheMortician]

you are welcome

[@JL-il6vk]

Not only do you take such good care of humans, but you take great care of fur babies. That is my field! Love the compassion you have and the job that you do with both people and animals. Thank you for having such wonderful compassion. Ralph was a beautiful dog. I’m sure he was well taken care of in both life and death. So glad you shared.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for watching and for the very kind words.

[@dave_dave]

Keep your negative comments to yourselves! It's already hard enough on Kari and her family! Thank you for caring about the animal enough to make sure he can still rest peacefully, in a different location.

[@stellarocquie7957]

Look at the comment regarding "doggy bags". Disgraceful. I hope Kari deletes it.

[@jennywrenn469]

Agreed.

[@markmorris305]

Thank you for sharing. You held up well under the circumstances.

[@markspradlin7532]

I agree with all of you and Kari Kari my heart goes out to you because losing a dog or a cat is painful my uncle and aunt had a dog to pass away

[@bruceliggett8036]

Just who the hell do you think you are, the comment police

[@hlondon2408]

Gosh, you are much stronger than I. Could not watch. Blessings to Ralph and all of you.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@lisabeth479]

You honored him with love. Thank You for sharing this.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome

[@marymcguffin9370]

What a wonderful gesture for your pet, when you said knee replacement I was surprised, I didn't know that could be done for an animal. My 3 yr old small dog has his dysplasia, now I wonder if this can be fixed. Thank you for this information, God Bless you ❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for watching, Mary.

[@martha7811]

I was wondering how much you would show us. All of it, I soon found out. But man, how great and amazingly helpful was Josh? Impressed with you all.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@deniseackerfeld1977]

Kari, this was so fascinating ! Thank you for sharing this with us. Also, what a wonderful “science” experience for your girls. And you have a great partner in Josh for helping with this emotional moment. He’s a keeper for sure. Thank you !

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@jerielliott6502]

Thank you for sharing this with us Kari. God Bless little Ralph and you!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@joannc6990]

This is amazing. My dog has been buried behind our house for over 2 years. Every now and then I think about what we'd find now if we dug her up. There's a lot more left of Ralph than I would have thought. Very interesting. Thanks for posting.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@lindajarrett5078]

thank you for sharing this with us. I lost my 13 yr old dog last week and I miss him so much. They cremated him last week.

[@KaritheMortician]

Sorry to hear that

[@cativillegas]

Thank you so much for posting this. I am going to have to do this next week because we sold our house. I have been dreading this day but watching your perspective on it is giving me a little bit more courage. Thanks again.

[@terrifromm5085]

I'm a little weepy. He sure seemed like a sweetie. From a scientific standpoint, it was amazing. He will always be with you.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@heatherbarnes9829]

This was amazing. It was very apparent the love you have for this furbaby.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@ileneyadegari8055]

I am so sorry for your loss. I cried like a baby when you found him . I thought I could take it I was so wrong! I had my cat cremated he was 19 years old my baby after seeing this I am glad he was cremated. He is going to buried with me. I have never seen anything like this before. Thank you for showing this.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@erinweber6324]

Love you Kari and family! Thank you so much this was beautiful. ❤

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@timothylacny5870]

It is helpful to see what someone looks like in 4 years. It helps me to detach from loved ones who pass. To know that they are moved on to a better place. What remains is just physical and not him or her stuck there. Affirming he/she has moved on. Thank you

[@KaritheMortician]

It really was fascinating

[@marygrummer9189]

That was touching in so many ways. Obviously this pooch was dearly loved, which is what we all hope for ourselves.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@breck6520]

Sweet peanut. As pragmatic as you handled it the loss of a beloved animal is just so hard, I cried yesterday about a pet who died 16 years ago. Thinking about Ralphie & Kari today, and hugging my girl Toulouse extra tight❤ Edit: even in his skull you can see those kind eyes & sweet face 😢

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@dcricket1]

All my many many pets are buried in a rural cemetery for pets. It’s out in the country several miles south. It is also where all the Police and Sheriff’s K9’s are buried in a separate but very nice little area reserved just for them. I hunk we have 8 pets buried out there now. I could not have disinterred one like you guys did but was fascinated to watch. Your girls did great I thought. Thanks for sharing.

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks so much!

[@chloe6320]

thank you for sharing this with us, Ralph will always be loved by you and your family.

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

I just buried a Dog 2 weeks ago out under the Canadian Maple tree where he liked to hang out. He was a sweet Boy and very funny. When my little Shit-zu goes out to do his business, he visits Teddy's grave and says hi. Both the Big Dog (Daisy) and little Leo was there for Teddy's funeral and watched me and a couple of neighbors dig the grave, so they knew what was going on. Bless their hearts....those little paws most certainly leave paw prints on our hearts. Rest in peace little Ralph, you are not forgotten.

[@KaritheMortician]

Big hugs!

[@marilynn76]

Thank you for sharing. It’s obvious that Ralph knew and experienced very deep love, caring, and joy. I miss all my past fur babies so much. ❤

[@KaritheMortician]

They are like a member of the family, aren't they?

[@SynthFox]

Thank you for sharing this experience, Kari ❤ Very educational and interesting. Wishing the best for you and your family!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@karenroy9045]

That video was fascinating and quite educational. Thank you for sharing your precious Ralph with us.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you Karen, I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@heidimccarthy5127]

So sweet of you to share this, Kari. I remember when you buried sweet Ralph! Sending hugs to all of you ❤❤

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks so much

[@firststateelder8521]

Thank you! for sharing my 2 babies were cremated and their remains are placed in beautiful wooden boxes,taking them with me this Spring,to Flordia, when my time comes,I will have my babies with my cremation

[@thegreatlexini]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your dog but glad you were able to do right by him. Even if you hadn't planned on it, you treated his bones with dignity and respect, to what was his final form of rest. Beautiful service for his disinterment.....what a fine loyal friend you had!

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you. he was the best!

[@leewhite-graham753]

Wow, I can't believe its been four years already. Interesting process. Thank you for sharing.

[@KaritheMortician]

crazy right!

[@val-ve4pu]

It is awesome that there are those special people in life who care about everything and everyone. Kari, you get the well deserved medal🥇. What an interesting KZbin video and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I have learned so much from your channel and have always been "afraid" of seeing death when I was younger and how much you have helped me to invest in that awesome way you describe everything death related on your channel and always with so much respect and tenderness. THANK YOU ❣

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@dianestark6370]

How painful that I would watch this today as it is the first anniversary of our German Shepherd’s death. He brought us so much joy & happiness.He was 11 1/2 yrs old with severe hip dysplasia. Our veterinarian came to our house & euthanized him for us. God Bless You Kari!! It’s like losing a member of the family.

[@KaritheMortician]

Big hugs to you!

[@TwistedMemaw]

I just lost my best friend of 10 years Lexy Lou. We have owned Black Labs for the last 20 years. Lexy was an incredible being and we miss her terribly. We have two other labs one was Lexy’s best friend. We obtained the other just a month ago because the other was so depressed. You have a strong family with a lot of love and compassion. That they all came out to support one another is amazing. The day we said goodbye to Lexy all our kids and grandkids were there. She was cremated and sits next to me and 2 other dogs from the past on a shelf. I’m so glad Ralph will be with those who loved him in life and still loves him in death. Josh is a real keeper! I love where his heart is coming from too! Lots of love and respect to all. ❤🐕‍🦺♥️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts.

[@thewatchfuleyez123]

Hi Kari, I loved this video. I enjoy anything that has to do with preparing the body the burial, cremation, and Disinterment. Thanks for sharing.

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@saralbssaras5466]

@Kari the Mortician sorry for the loss of your dog. But this was very educational. I always wondered what an animal looks like after it's been underground. Neat and I could see the little white bugs to I even saw one moving. Thanks for sharing

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@chadnga8]

Kari, thanks for sharing this. For me it was a lot more emotional than I expected, as I just lost my dog of 16 years last month. Riley was my 3rd dog I've lost as an adult. Being single and without kids, my dogs have been my kids (my mom calls them her grand-dogs). 14 months ago, I lost Riley's brother Jacob. Prior to that Phoenix passed in 2009 at 14. All 3 of my dogs were cremated, and it was something I'd planned ahead as at the time I lived in downtown Atlanta and I knew I'd not live there forever, so I wanted to take Phoenix with me. He's in a beautiful urn with his name and sentimental words. Riley and Jacob are in wooden boxes , executives like you have Ralph in, except the plastic bag is inside a purple velvet bag with a ribbon draw string. I too was very curious and eventually looked at Phoenix's ashes. All my family plan on cremation as I wanted to know what the remains looked like before I have a parent pass. The only odd thing I found was that some of the fine pieces of pulverized bones have a bit of "faint color" to them... not all exactly the same color. I'm friends with my Vet, and she'd explained the process with me and I was comfortable with cremation, yet curious as well. She'd explained to me how respectful the pet cremation service is with the remains of our beloved pets, and a certificate and metal tag are returned with their ashes just like with humans. I hope you'll find that process as comforting as I did. Having my 3 boys "with me" gives me comfort. I can't imagine having to go through the same process your family did, but you all handled it so well and scientifically, even your cute daughters. I love your videos. They've made me more comfortable with the death and grieving process. I'm an emotional person, and I told my very I would be crying when we had to put them to sleep, and she told me she wouldn't expect anything else... and that she buys tissues in bulk for her clinic :) I was a bit embarrassed crying and letting my emotions flow, but she and her staff left the room and allowed my mom and brother and I stay in the room as long as we needed, before taking her next patient. I hope you and your family find the same comfort having Ralph "with you", as I've had with my three boys. ❤️ 🐾💙🐾❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@trudyramgren8817]

Oh my Kari! For me this was a little hard to watch but oh so educational!! Your professionalism is incredible. I've never seen anything like this but I'm glad I did. Like someone said in the background, this is science!! Your dog was so adorable but he went to the rainbow bridge. I believe animals have souls!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@jolene54]

Thank you for sharing something I thought I'd never see. It was very interesting. So glad that Ralph will still rest peacefully near to those that loved him. All 🐕 dogs go to heaven.

[@KaritheMortician]

I hope so too

[@patcoon3266]

Awww Ralph 🐾🐾💙 Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I was thinking about you last Sunday all day, hoping it all went well for you and your girls.. It was really interesting to see what was left. I'm sure that just like a human, no way to tell what was going to be left. It was also an added bonus to see more of Josh...lol. Big hugs to you and the girls💕

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@maryc7830]

I’m so sad that your family had to go through this. Thank you for sharing with us. ❣️🐾

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome

[@Greeley.d]

I know losing a pet can be tough. They can be a huge part of our lives. It’s nice what you’re doing for him rather then just let the builders dealing with his remains.

[@KaritheMortician]

yes it can!

[@flixxfann]

Josh is so sweet to help. Kari, you know animals have souls and his soul is in heaven. It doesn't matter what happens to his remains. I'm sure he's thanking you for all the love you gave him while he was with you. ❤️❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you, I certainly like to think so as well. And I agree, Josh is the best.

[@debbiesue215]

Thank you for sharing such a special moment.

[@madelinehenry6913]

I cried when I watched this. I understand how you went through this, with your own process. We have chosen to cremate our pets since we will always have them with us. Thanks for sharing, dear Cari 😘 😊 ❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@nancylashbrook9921]

Thank you for sharing , we are selling our farm & have our dog buried here. I don’t want to leave him behind. This helps with my decision.❤

[@nicoleperron3315]

So sorry for your loss, this is a bit like going through the death twice. 🥺 Hugs.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@revocatacrocker5105]

I've got all the ashes of our fur babies. They are always with you

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes they are

[@leann6767]

I don't know how you could bear to look at your dog's remains. I would not be able to do it. He wasn't my dog, and I can barely stand to look. I totally agree with your decision to have his remains cremated. I am sorry you had to do such a difficult and heart-wrenching task.

[@KaritheMortician]

very disconnected from it

[@robincook2530]

Awww Ralph 💙 That had to be hard, Kari. But so informative. Josh is a " keeper " what a great guy. And your daughters!!! I see where they get their personality! Love you guys. ❤️

[@KaritheMortician]

Yep not letting him go!

[@vegasprepperone]

so informative and compassionate a great study in decomposition such a respectable post thanks for sharing

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Ralph looked like such a sweet Boy. Bless his heart. I'm sorry for your loss, I know it's been a few years but the loss is probably still felt. They enrich our lives so much while we have them. Run free sweet Ralphie.... Your legs are strong now and your spirit is free.

[@KaritheMortician]

He was the best!

[@sg2823]

Like you were digging hip up to put him in a ossuary. Unique vlog!! Kudos to Josh and the family for assisting in this special exhumation.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@annelauzon567]

My husband is military. When our shih tzu Queenie died at 14 years of age we had her cremated. We new we would be moving so we did not bury her on our property. We have her little pink urn with us and even take her on our rv trips because she loved to travel with us.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@Sssssssslf]

Awww!! 😭❤️🙏

[@susanna3]

This was a difficult day I am sure but you handled it so well and thank you for sharing this experience with us. Such a sweet looking dog 💜💜You had Josh there to help and support which is so lovely!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@AB-sr4jx]

Thanks for sharing this, I always wondered about this, it is a source of great sadness for me when I think of my parents dogs that are buried in their yard. I’m a little upset though that you took him apart, I would have put the entire blanket in the box 😢

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome. There was too much dirt on the blankets and they don't like the blankets for cremation. We know more than most would about that part of it

[@AB-sr4jx]

@@KaritheMortician thank you, that makes sense and I didn’t think of that!

[@Sssssssslf]

I thought that too

[@MissRooti]

I'm so sorry for your loss four years ago of your furry family member friend. May God Bless You & Your Family. You have amazing support. Best Wishes. Rest In Peace Ralph. I found myself in tears as I am a Cat Mom. This was hard to watch but you did what you thought was best! Aww! #virtual hugs

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@MissRooti]

@@KaritheMortician Aww; you are welcome hun. I'm sending you love and light!

[@susans5703]

My heart breaks for you because it is like reliving his death all over again! 😥 you are a stronger woman than me! I am fine with human deaths(deputy coroner) but animals hit a different place in my heart.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@Sssssssslf]

Same! Doesn't bother when it's human

[@diwhi1395]

So interesting! I have my 2 sweet old girls buried together in the backyard. They died a year apart. I often wonder what they look like now. It's been 3 years since the first died, & I still miss them every day. They were the best!

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you

[@1GGBEE]

Much love. Thank you, for sharing something so personal. ❤️🐾

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome

[@fortyfabulouscruising3855]

Condolences to you all. This was very informative.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you!

[@bruceliggett8036]

Aw man, God bless you and your family Kari. So heartbreaking, my dog was my best friend so I really feel your pain 😪

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@sandraa2971]

So interesting actually thank you for posting it. I always been curious about how my cat or dog would look like. We will always love them but just like people who pass it just human nature to wonder what we would look like one day if we where buried. When I first saw is skull you can actually see his beautiful face. It made me feel sad for him but at least he will be with you always in a different form. May he rest in peace and hope he’s running around playing with his tennis balls. It was really a great video for teaching kids and adults.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@teresamarks3961]

My precious little Dog Daffney is buried out back. Daughters dog Reggi is there also. They were best friends. Reggie was a large dog! We keep the graves decorated with what ever Holiday it is!! We look out our windows see 2 graves!! ❤ Thanks for sharing Kari!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are welcome

[@nancyboyd6109]

Hi Kari I have had all of my dog's cremated at the pet crematorium and the cremated remains buried in the small garden still in the bags the remains came in just incase we ever moved we could dig up the remains easily. Hope you are well Kari and thank you for sharing your experience on video I'm sure a lot of people have wondered what their pet could look like after burial. Hi to josh and the girls. Lot's of love from Nancy in Scotland x ❤

[@KaritheMortician]

Very nice

[@joycetheobald1717]

We cremated our dogs too. One was 12 and the other was 17. My morbid sense of curiosity had me watching your video. Like Ralph, my Dakota was also a lab except she was yellow. Hope everything goes well for your family Kari.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you for sharing

[@yowyo2006]

My cat of 17 1/2 years passed in January of this year. I couldn't imagine not having her remains close and I know I won't be living where I am forever so I had her cremated. Her remains sit on a shelf in my living room next to her paw print ornament that the crematory made for me and right above a drawing I did of her as a kitten when I was in college. At some point I plan on adding her picture to the shelf but I haven't gotten one printed out yet and I don't want to move the one in my office. I wasn't expecting or prepared to say goodbye to her that day and have been devastated since. I ended up getting 2 new kitties to fill the emptiness of my home and to help fill a little bit of the void she left behind. They will never be her but they are my new world! I will always miss my first kitty but wouldn't give up these 2 for the world.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you for sharing

[@Sssssssslf]

Awww bless your heart 💓🙏

[@gh2687]

Thanks for sharing a heartfelt video. Our pets become family

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes, thanks

[@debrabutler5750]

Thanks for sharing this Kari ,may your furbaby rest in peace .

[@KaritheMortician]

you are welcome

[@SuzD0n]

I have my two cats burjed in wooden boxes in the garden and there may come a point where the house is sold. I really don't want to leave them there but too scared and squeamish to disinter them. Your video has helped a lot.

[@KaritheMortician]

thanks so much!

[@marvincorbin5322]

That was sweet and touching, especially at the end with the family photos.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@ameliaa5396]

Thank you for sharing Kari. 🐾🤎

[@KaritheMortician]

No problem 😊

[@joypalmer7616]

Bless your heart. I don't know if I could disinter one of my pups. I understand why you had to do it, but glad you held up for the job.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you so much!

[@melissasmith3134]

So interesting! Thanks for sharing as always. Your girls are a mess! Loved seeing them involved & interested as well. Now you have sweet Ralph w you.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks for watching!

[@ms.martiegallego8834]

You are so thoughtful ! I couldn't do it myself !!

[@conniebaker1958]

Sending you hugs and love Kari, ❤ I know this couldn’t be very easy on you.

[@KaritheMortician]

thank you