KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 -- As pet ownership rises in Malaysia, so too does the demand for pet bereavement services, with many owners seeking meaningful ways to honour their cherished companions.

According to Standard Insights' Consumer Report Malaysia 2023, which surveyed over 1,000 Malaysians, 51.1 per cent reported owning pets, with 26.4 per cent of them housing multiple pets. This growing trend has driven the normalisation of pet bereavement services, once considered a niche offering.

How much will it cost?

For starters, a basic funeral package offered by Nirvana Asia Group in the Klang Valley starts at RM2,800 (as-need) or RM2,300 (pre-need). It includes pick-up services, disinfection, casket, flower arrangements, and disposal by buri...