Engraved Gifts for Dog Bereavement

There are a wide variety of engraved gifts that you can get for a friend or loved one who is working through the grief associated with losing a dear pet. It is important to choose a sympathy gift based on the personal preferences of the pet owner and what he or she may find solace in, but there is no shortage of possible choices.

  1. Urns

    • An engraved urn can be a thoughtful choice if you know that the owner wishes to have the dog cremated. There is a wide variety of styles and sizes to choose from: large garden statues housing an urn, a more traditional mantel urn or even smaller statues that look more like decorative pieces but also house the pet's ashes. Some of these small statues are also attached to a picture frame where the owner can place a beloved photo of the dog, and either the frame itself or the statue can be engraved with a memorial message.

    Necklaces

    • Another option for an owner having the dog cremated is a necklace or pendant that can hold a memento of the pet. Identified as "pet urn jewelry," these necklaces are just large enough to hold a small amount of fur or a bit of ashes. There are also lockets available that can hold special photos of the dog. The necklaces can be engraved with the pet's name, a message to the grieving, or even the likeness of the dog itself.

    Picture Frames

    • For owners who are not planning to cremate their dog, a picture frame may be an appropriate choice. There are many styles and sizes to choose from, most with embellishments such as paw prints or dog tags, and a lovely pewter frame engraved with the dog's name and a message of sympathy can make for a caring gift.

    Wind Chimes

    • Wind chimes are often chosen as a soothing gift for various types of bereavement, and the loss of a dog is no exception. Many chimes made for this purpose offer a spot near the top for a pet photo, and there is also a disc hanging from the chimes that can allow for space for a message or the name of the beloved pet.

    Garden Stones

    • If the grieving owner also has a passion for gardening, a garden stone may be a fitting choice for a gift. Many garden stones already come with a phrase or saying referencing working through grief, but they also have the opportunity to engrave a more personal message or image. Garden stones are usually made of concrete, but are fashioned to have the look of real stone, and they also often have marble plates where names, dates or a message can be inscribed.

    Christmas Ornaments

    • A Christmas ornament can allow the dog to once again have a place during the holidays. Once again, these gifts come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, colors and materials. Most metal ones can be engraved with an image of the dog or a comforting verse, and many allow a place to put a photograph.