(1) Home Burial Guidelines in New Brunswick
If you choose to bury your pet at home:
- Proper home burial of your deceased pet should follow the regulations of your municipality on this matter. If none are available, the following guidelines can apply:
- The remains should be buried outside of flood zones, 75 metres from a watercourse or water body. It should also be at least 150 metres from any drinking water intake, surface or ground. The term ‘watercourse or water body’ includes ponds, marshes, and swamps but excludes any intermittent stream.
- The remains should be buried deep enough that other animals cannot easily dig them up.
- It is recommended that a record be kept of the quantities of remains buried and their location.