Friday, November 30, 2012

Get Customized Pet Memorial Markers For Your Pets

By Kari Ratliff


An animal lover would also grieve for the loss of their pets. Most people consider their pets a part of their family. They treat him as a child or a sibling and the grieving process is equally hurtful as losing a loved one. In order to honor and to remember the love and good memories you shared together, the pet memorial markers may be set up on their burial grounds. The gravestones may be customized as you desire.

There are several choices of materials available. There are slate, granite, marble and stone. There are different sizes and shapes as well. When choosing the materials to use, you must consider the external factors that could affect its condition, such as the weather and location. Stones are popular for outdoor uses because of its durability.

The gravestones can be carved and made into a particular shape. Among the most common designs are the paw prints, especially for dog owners. This adds to the beautiful garden place. The owners who want to keep the animal remains indoors may choose decorative stands. This is ideal for those whose bonds are so strong that they do not want the cremains outside the house.

Aside from the gravestones, some individuals may also invest in keepsakes in remembering their pets. This can be in the form of a pendant, a portrait or an ornament. The portrait can capture the enjoyable moments you shared with the animals. While both the pendant and ornament may contain a small portion of cremains or animal ashes to make up for the physical absence.

The portraits can be made of photographs, sketches or paintings. Normally, this is kept secured in a stained glass. For people with close affinity towards their pets, the artists may be instructed to add a portion of the animal's cremains and mix it with the oil or acrylic to be used. The mixture is used in making the picture against a canvas. The photographs are replicated in the stained glass that will forever capture the lasting beautiful memory.

Many animal lovers choose to cremate their pets and spread the cremains or ashes in the garden. Sometimes, the bury the entire urn in a certain location where they can set up a marker. This will continuously remind them that a very good friend or family member may have been lost but will still be remembered.

In the cremation, the owners can choose the urn where the cremains will be placed. The urns may also be customized if the consumers choose to. Ceramic, glass and wood are just some of the materials to be used for the urns. Its design may also be customized to reflect the individual emotions that you share with your pets.

Both the markers and urns may reflect your pet's personality. In fact, there are some animal lovers who compose works of arts like prose and poems to engrave in the gravestones. The materials used, intricate details and color selection of the urns depends solely on the owner as well. This will show the type of bond that the two shared.

The pet memorial markers have several options. However, no distinctive regulations were set since every animal vary significantly. As the owner, you are in a better position to make a sound decision. You know the animals better than anybody else.




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