Thursday, November 29, 2012

How To Choose A Pet Memorial Plaque

By Ethel Harris


It is now common for pet owners to get a pet memorial plaque when they lose them. One has to know of the different types available to choose the right one. After all, they deserve to have this.

Pets are more than best friends. Most people consider them as part of their family. The most kept animals are cats and dogs. They offer their companionship when no one else is around. Their loyalty is unquestionable. There are countless events that show their selflessness in protecting their owners.

The demise of these family members is very hard to accept. The emptiness is something hard to deal with specially when one gets to see the places where they are usually found. Putting away their things proves to be hard. One would still remember them even when a new pet is being added. Like people, each of them has individual identities which makes them irreplaceable.

Before selecting a plaque, one should consider the place where it would be placed. Getting one of them does not mean that they should be used on the actual burial place. One may have them indoors where they could be hung on the walls as a display. This would be in honor of the deceased pet, a form of remembrance. Should they be placed on the actual burial place, one should also consider to prepare it. Weeds and other plants should be cleared. It must be secured so that the plaque would not get easily damaged. One should have the necessary permission before deciding on a place.

There are many varieties of materials they can be made of. They may be made of metals like bronze, platinum, or aluminum. Granite and marble are also common. They are best for outdoors as they are durable. Those made of woods that would rot are to be kept indoors. Plastics may be placed outside but they should not be exposed to sunlight as it could ruin them.

Details on the design and print would have to be considered. The color would have to be something that should match the area or items they would be placed on. A color that is associated with the animal may also be chosen. One may add a short poem along with an artistic design. There are countless ideas to make them appear attractive and more memorable.

There are different ways that prints can be placed on them. The most common are painting them or engraving. They are then covered with certain chemicals so as to protect them from environmental factors and to extend their length or durability. Laser printing is the most accurate way of placing a design. They can even be used to create an engraved image of the animal.

Price is always to be considered. Generally, this would have to depend on the material being used and the design. One may consider acquiring them online specially when there are promo codes being given. Special attention, however, has to be given on the terms and conditions and other details such as shipment as this could add to the cost.

Knowing these factors would help a lot on selecting the right pet memorial plaque. These are of sentimental value. One should therefore consider the best options available.




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