Pets are more than just companions -- they become family members. And like the death of any relative, losing a pet is painful.
Many have found comfort and condolence in memorializing late pets. While there are plenty of creative ways to honor them, a company called Celestis set the bar a little higher by soon allow owners to send cremated pet ashes into space.
For $995 -- a steep, but relatively reasonable price for spaceflight service -- grieving pet owners will be able to send their beloved's ashes into the atmosphere for a few moments. A hefty $12,500 allows owners to send a late pet on an exploration into deep space.
Mourning owners are honoring the lost of four-legged family members in a creative and meaningful way. Here are 10 unique ways to say goodbye that vary in price, but don't skimp on sentimentality.
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