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Jammu to Open First Animal Crematorium, Offering Dignified Last Rites for Pets
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:00
Jammu to Open First Animal Crematorium, Offering Dignified Last Rites for Pets
- •The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) is set to open the city's first small animal incinerator at Kot Balwal, expected to be operational within a month.
- •The facility will provide a dignified final farewell for pets and other small animals weighing up to 100 kg, including household pets and strays.
- •JMC veterinary officer Dr. Divya Sharma confirmed the facility was established due to numerous requests from pet owners and animal welfare workers.
- •Owners can receive their animal's ashes to perform final rites according to their wishes, and the service will be available for both pet owners and those caring for stray animals.
- •The crematorium addresses a long-standing problem for pet owners and animal rescuers who previously struggled to find suitable places for animal burials or disposal.
Key Questions Answered
The Jammu Municipal Corporation is opening the city's first small animal incinerator at Kot Balwal.
The facility is designed to cater to animals weighing up to 100 kg, including household pets and stray animals.
Once operational, the JMC will announce timings and details through the JMC website, the 'My Jammu app', and designated phone numbers.
