Memorial Items for Pets

For most people, a pet becomes a cherished member of the family. When it passes away, you may feel as if you have lost a loved one. You may also wish to purchase a memorial item to remember and honor it. Fortunately, there is a wide range of memorial items available. Pet memorial items range in price from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars and can be purchased in specialty pet shops with both online and physical locations.

  1. Urns and Headstones

    • If you decide to have your pet cremated, you have the option of keeping the remains and placing them in a decorative urn you can display in your home. Similarly, if you have placed your pet to rest in a pet cemetery or in your back yard, you may wish to purchase a pet headstone to mark the burial plot. Both urns and headstones can be purchased in pet supply stores or from online specialty pet shops.

    Memorial Garden Benches

    • Memorial benches are typically made of wood, stone or other durable materials. Many retailers that offer memorial benches provide engraving services so you have the option of having your pet's name inscribed in the memorial item. Some people use memorial benches as a modified headstone to mark the location of their pet's permanent place of rest. Others use the benches as a garden or landscaping decoration which provides a gentle and peaceful reminder of the pet each time they visit their garden or yard.

    Memorial Jewelry

    • Memorial necklaces contain a pendant that holds a small amount of your pet's remains. The outside of the pendant can be inscribed with your pet's name or a memorial message. Memorial necklaces allow you to carry your pet with you wherever you go. For many former pet owners, this form of memorial instills feelings of peace, comfort and remembrance.

    Personalized Picture Frames

    • Personalized picture frames typically come with a space for the lost pet's picture as well as an inscription, name or tribute written or inscribed into the frame. Keeping a picture of your pet in a location where it is seen frequently is a great way to remember and honor your pet.

    Pet Keepsake Boxes

    • Pet keepsake boxes comes in a variety of sizes and materials such as wood or stainless steel. The purpose of the keepsake box is to store your pets favorite toys, leashes, collars, blankets and other items that belonged to your pet. Keepsake boxes can also be inscribed with the name of your pet or a space can be added to the top of the box to hold a picture of your pet.