Creating a Special Pet Memorial

The loss of a pet can be as devastating as the loss of any other family member. As you move through the stages of grief, denial, anger, bargaining, and depression, creating a memorial to celebrate the life of your beloved companion can be a huge aid toward reaching that last stage, acceptance. It's not only okay to grieve, the loss of a pet, it's necessary for healing. Creating a personalized pet memorial validates your feelings while allowing you to remember and come to grips with your loss.

The options for a pet memorial are limitless. Memorials can be just about anything you can imagine. You can create inexpensive pet memorials that are meaningful and healing for your family. Your values, tastes, personality and budget will all be part of your decision making process as you choose your pet memorial. It can be a wonderful healing process to include the whole family, including children, in creating your memorial.

Some common pet memorials include:

Pet Memorial Garden Stones
These can be wonderful for pets that enjoyed the outdoors. They can be carved with a pet's name or picture and place in a favorite spot in the yard. Stone pet memorials could even be used as grave markers. There are several websites that will make custom engraved pet memorials. As an inexpensive option, you can also create your own at home if you have the right equipment. Alternately, you can easily paint your own memorial garden stone, but make sure to also seal the stone with a clear waterproof glaze if it will be kept outdoors.