How do I Do a Pet Memorial Service?

Few things are more heartbreaking than losing a beloved pet. According to the Humane Society of the United States, holding a memorial service at a pet cemetery, in your backyard or in a place that was special to your animal companion is a great way to honor the memory of your pet. Holding a memorial service for your deceased pet will allow you to grieve for your pet and give you one last opportunity to say goodbye.

Things You'll Need

  • Eulogy
  • Invitations
  • Table
  • Pet's picture
  • Pet's favorite toys and belongings
  • Boxes of tissue
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Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare a eulogy. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute used to honor the memory of a deceased loved one. You can include favorite memories of the deceased pet or favorite poems, songs or scriptures in the eulogy.

    • 2

      Set a date for the pet memorial service and determine a location to hold the service. You can hold a pet memorial service at a church or in your backyard.

    • 3

      Invite your friends, family members and their pets to the pet memorial service. You can invite your friends and family members over the phone, in-person or via invitations.

    • 4

      Place a few pictures of your pet and its favorite toys and belongings on a table to serve as a visual memorial to your deceased pet.

    • 5

      Read your pet's eulogy aloud to your audience of friends and family members.

    • 6

      Allow your friends and family members to pay their respects to your pet by sharing their own personal memories or stories about your pet. According to the University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals, setting aside time for you and family members or friends who cared about your pet to share memories is a great way to memorialize your pet.

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      Bring the pet memorial service to a close by having a moment of silence or prayer.