When their beloved pets die, people hope they can be laid to rest in a dignified and peaceful way. Here are some photos taken in a pet cemetery in Moscow. /Xinhua Photo

In modern families, pets are seen as family members, and their owners spend money on all kinds of pet products and services. /Xinhua Photo

According to a 2017 white paper on the Chinese pet industry, about 17 percent of Chinese families keep a pet, a 2-percent increase on 2016. /Xinhua Photo

More than half of Chinese pet owners say they would buy their animal companions a funeral service after their death. /Xinhua Photo