[Thin Lizzy]

So sorry to hear of Hempy's passing.
You did nothing wrong but love Hempy unconditionally.
I love Souffle's idea about doing a pot burial, this will let you say goodbye and then when the ground thaws out, you could give him a ground burial.
Sounds like you have lots of happy memories that will have you laughing and crying but, remember he had a long and wonderful life.
Thinking of you and sending some big hugs xx