Upon death, a pet must be disposed of according to its size, either through cremation, placement in a pet cemetery, or disposal by an animal rendering company. French rules were updated after Regulation No 1069/2009, which requires dead animals to be disposed of by incineration. Burial is prohibited to prevent health risks and to avoid pollution of soil or groundwater, especially in rural areas. EU rules allow national exemptions, but a proposed French bill in early 2022 did not proceed, so the ban remains. Remains must be handled in a sanitary manner and not left or disposed of improperly. Disposal must be arranged within 48 hours, typically by contacting a veterinarian or a pet crematorium.
"Upon its death, a pet must, depending on its size, either be cremated, placed in a pet cemetery or disposed of by an animal rendering company."
"While previous French regulations allowed for the burial of pets, they were replaced by Regulation No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, which stipulates that dead animals must be disposed of by incineration."
"So, it's actually illegal to bury your pet, even in your own garden. The reason: to avoid health risks, and pollution of the soil or groundwater - particularly in rural areas."
"The law requires that the remains of domestic animals be handled in a sanitary manner, either by cremation or rendering, and that they not be left or disposed of improperly. You must do this within 48 hours of its death."
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