Saturday, June 8, 2013

Finding The Right Pet Memorial Headstone

By Teri Farley


Pets are part of the daily life and routine of many people, and they are often some of our best friends. When we experience their loss, it is a very sad event, and we naturally want to make sure that we never forget them. Choosing a pet memorial headstone in their memory is one way that many people choose to do keep that memory alive forever.

Often, a simple memento is found to be appropriate when choosing a marker for where a loved pet will be buried. In these situations, a small stone, perhaps with a poem or saying, is usually a desirable option. This way, even if you may not have a lot of space, you can still show the love that you will always hold for your departed friend.

More personalized memorials are an option if you want to have something that directly relates to the memories you have of your pet. You can include any message you like, as well as his or her name, and have it engraved on a stone of any size. This is a more direct expression of your feelings that many people feel is appropriate for how they wish to remember their pet.

For yet another level of customization, you may also consider including an engraved photo of your pet on the headstone. Several companies are able to create detailed laser-etched images that replicate your favorite image. This can be combined with any of the other options available to make sure that their memory is immortalized perfectly.

Headstones are still valid options even if you choose cremation rather than burial. They can still be displayed outside or inside to serve as ways to remember your departed friend. However, if this no longer seems right for you, or if you simply wish to add to it, there are other options available for your consideration.

Those who opt for cremation often find that pet urns are a good option for them. They afford most of the same options in engraving as headstones do, and are a more natural fit when displayed in the home. You will be able to see them much more frequently if they are inside, and if you wish to place them outside, then environmentally-friendly biodegradable options are also available.

Pet jewelry is also a highly personal way to make sure that a part of your pet stays with you no matter where you go. This can be something as simple as having a piece with their name or paw print on it, or it can actually contain their ashes. They may be combined with the metal or glass that makes up the jewelry, or they can be contained in a small locket-like piece.

It is never easy to lose a trusted friend that has been with you, in some cases, for their entire life, and much of yours. When such sad events occur, you definitely want to make sure that everything possible is done to keep their memory alive in your home and in your own life. Choosing an appropriate pet memorial headstone is a great way to do this, and will ensure that you never forget them.




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