Sunday, February 17, 2013

How To Make Pet Memorial Markers More Meaningful

By Kerry Ross


There is a myriad of ways that people bond with their pets, and one can only so much for pure observation. No matter how long the relationship, still, it is possible to have that instant connection that is truly one for the books. No matter how sad your association is with pet memorial markers, it is still the best way to cope with the loss and commemorate the valuable time spent.

Usually, you would see names and dates imprinted in a headstone. Alongside this is a short message of who the animal was in the lives of its care takers. You can personalize your sentences and make I meaningful to you.

If you are burying your beloved creature in your garden, you have more control of how the sanctuary will look like. Besides, headstones come in different sizes and shapes, thus leaving you with plenty of choices. You can also decorate the area with stones that are imprinted with designs to fully utilize the personalization.

For example, if you had a dog that died, you can use paw prints as design for your headstones. You can have this painted over or engraved, depending on your direct involvement with the customization. You can then set it up in a sanctuary that boasts of beautiful memories that you can go back to until the pain is gone.

Come up with keepsakes to place in your sanctuary. Make use of glass jars in which you can place tiny portraits, beads and other decors that would make it seem enchanting. If cremated, you can also add the ashes so you have part of your pet with you anywhere you go.

If you want to fill the area with more keepsakes, you can experiment a little further. Start by sketching some photos and framing them neatly. Existing photographs can also be utilized to create collages that represent the vibrancy of life that your friend displayed all throughout the days that you have bonded together.

It is expected of some individuals to take the blow really seriously that they would rather keep a sense of attachment to the pet. This is why they prefer the process of cremation because they can keep the ashes and set them aside for reminiscing. For every day accompaniment, some of the ashes are even placed inside glass jars then tied to a band so it can be worn as an accessory.

There are so many ways that people can show compassion to their feline and canine friends. The market has accommodated a variety of items that vary in size, shape and over all appeal. Whether they serve as a decor or simply a portrayal of a life once lived, it is up to the owner to find means to cope.

As a closing thought, there is only so much length that grief can last. While there is no fixed guarantee as to how long you would have to find pain in the memory, hold on to the fact that you have all the keepsakes that can take you back to the fondest moments. At least, with pet memorial markers, there will always be that light that shines bright in the special corner.




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