Taylor,
I’m sorry for your loss.

I too believe that animals are like family. Mine are my babies especially because of my infertility. I think you did a beautiful thing by being with her for her last moments, so she’s not scared or alone. For me, that’s the least I can do.

I don’t know how you would like to grieve. I had all of my past girls cremated too. I bought all 3 girls a custom box that you can put some things that were hers including their ashes. Just something that might help a little? You can search Etsy for Personalized Pet Memory Box/ Urn with Photo by CadesandBirch. They have many memorable boxes.