Refrigerators for Deceased Pets
The "Okuriko Pet," a new product from Tatsumi Industrial Co., is a refrigerator designed to store deceased pets until cremation or burial. This innovative product has sparked both surprise and interest within the company and the pet-loving community.
The Okuriko Pet is a large, white refrigerator with various sized doors, each adorned with a photo of a different animal. Inside each door is a rack with a basket for the pet's body. The number of racks and doors can be customized to accommodate different types and sizes of pets.
Tatsumi Industrial, known for its drink refrigerators in convenience stores, entered the "end-of-life" industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a surge in deaths and the need for body storage, the company's refrigerators offered a practical solution.
Seeing a similar need for deceased pets, Tatsumi Industrial developed the Okuriko Pet. Unlike human funerals with strict customs, pet funerals often lack guidelines, leaving families with the difficult task of storing their beloved companions.
The Okuriko Pet provides a dignified and respectful way for pet owners to say goodbye. It allows them time to grieve, reflect, and prepare for the final farewell.
With the growing number of elderly pets and the increasing demand for pet funerals, the Okuriko Pet fills a crucial need. It offers a compassionate solution for pet owners during a difficult time.