Memorial Ideas for Your Pet

Grieving after losing a pet is completely normal and heartbreakingly painful. Whether you’ve got two or four legs, it’s an extension of saying goodbye to someone you care about. An innate part of the mourning process is wanting a pet memorial (something that makes you think of your pet friend).

Just as you would for another family member, a pet memorial can be used to honour the life and bond of your animal. You can still organize your own event at home or somewhere else, like a park that your pet loved, even if you didn’t bury them there.

Here are different types of ways you can memorialize your pet’s life and bond with you:

🐾Find an area that you feel comfortable with where you and your family members can share memories. Perhaps place items such as the cremains / ashes, a candle, the collar, a paw print on paper (often given by the Veterinarian), and a picture of your pet. It may bring some comfort to your heart to just sit and be.

🐾Jewelry with cremains can be worn close to the heart and worn every day. Pendants can be purchased ahead of time and ashes can be put inside by the staff at the crematorium. (If not previously arranged)

🐾Tattoos of your pet —even just the face, paw print or a heart can be healing and permanent reminder of your bond.

🐾Outside is a wonderful place to create a beautiful space to memorialize your pet.
Was there an area in the backyard where they liked to sit and chew toys or your runners ? Maybe create a little garden bed, plant some flowers, and watch them grow over the years.

🐾Plant a tree or bush in memory of your deceased cat or dog, either inside or outside. You’ll think of your pet every time you water it, smell its fragrance, or sit in its shade. Even a kit that grows trees from seeds using your pet’s ashes is available.

🐾Paint rocks, write your pet’s name and words that describe your pet (happy, cheeky, silly, stubborn,etc.), and place them in the flower pot or garden. Hang a wind chime above, and listen to it sing and just be …

🐾Anything that brings a smile to your heart, try it.