Memorial Gifts for Dog Lovers

The loss of a dog is a tragic event for people of all ages. You can make sure their memory lives on through a special memorial in their honor. If you know someone who has lost a dog, there are a variety of condolence or memorial gifts that honor a dog's memory after it's gone.

  1. Memorial Stones

    • A dog can be like a member of the family

      A memorial stones makes a headstone or garden marker placed in honor of a lost pet. These stones and tiles are engraved with the dog's name or favorite poem in memory of your pet. Some retailers use laser technology to engrave a picture of the dog on your stone for a personalized touch. Granite markers make an affordable memorial gift. In 2011, prices for a 12-inch square granite marker started at $20, before engraving. Larger memorial stones are available.

    Keepsake Pictures and Frames

    • Planting a tree is a long-lived way to honor a lost pet

      Keep a wonderful memory of your dog close to you with a favorite photograph in a keepsake frame. Frames are available with poetic verses and some come engraved with your dog's name. Different sizes and shapes are available, depending on where the picture will be displayed. Photo-box keepsakes display a photo of your dog with a favorite toy or collar. The wooden box and lid contain the photo. When the box is opened, there is room for your pet's favorite toys or perhaps a collar or other memorable item.

    Memorial Trees

    • Keep your dog's photo in a special locket as a memorial.

      Several companies now offer memorial trees that can be planted in honor of your dog. The Comfort Company ships 2-to-3-year old seedlings just over a foot tall in a pretty container to be planted wherever you like. They offer flowering dogwood, cedar, spruce, Japanese maple, oak and even giant sequoia trees. For a special memorial, plant your tree next to an engraved marker or stone with your dog's name or other memorable information.

    Memorial Jewelry

    • Memorial jewelry carries the memory of your dog with you wherever you go. Choose from necklace pendants, charms for a bracelet, or a special ring or pin that symbolize your loss. Popular paw-print charms and pendants are engraved with your pet's name or you can keep your favorite photo inside a paw-print locket.