A final farewell for furry friends

Relieving sorrow

Prior to becoming a pet mortician, Wang pictured himself as a therapist, talking his customers out of their sorrow.

He read many books about psychology and communication, and watched animal movies in an attempt to try to better understand the bond between pets and their owners.

When he started receiving customers, he found that communication came very naturally.

"I just asked something like 'How old was XXX?' or 'Did XXX die from sickness?', and the owners were willing to share lots of stories," he said.

He feels that this step is essential because it's not only a way to help owners release their emotions but also enables Wang to make a "connection" with the dead animal.

"Once the owner has spoken with me about the pet when he or she was alive and showed me some photos or videos, I can connect the dead body with the original vibrant form when I clean up the remains. This gives me a wide range of emotions when treating the body, not just sadness," he said.