WHAT IS PET MEMORIALIZATION?

Memorialization is the remembrance our beloved pet either through a formal or informal ceremony. Sometimes it is a just a short moment of silence on special occasions--such as a birthday or an anniversary. Other times, it can include special remembrance items, such as toys, gifts, photo collections, etc. Each family will determine what may be helpful and important in remembering that special pet who has left a void.

Memorialization can also means personalization. Just as each one of us is unique during our lives, at the time of death that difference should be remembered and celebrated. Families have the opportunity to create a ceremony that acknowledges how important their beloved pet was within their daily lives. In the past, funeral services were even thought of, today we seem to have more interaction with our pets. The tradition today in ceremony serves as a way for us to acknowledge a loving pets death in a prescribed fashion.

Today, families chose between traditional services, creating a completely personalized service--or combining the best of both. In particular, family members and friends are taking part in the formal services by offering either poems, readings, and or music. Displaying collages of photos and little toys our pets played with that were special to them can be very comforting. Personalizing items of remembrance such as memorial folders with favorite passages, hymns, epitaphs or writings has become significantly important. Creating just that “special moment during the formal service--such as releasing balloons, doves, or lighting candles, can be comforting. Sharing ones memories of our pets is always appreciated as well.

The more involved that grieving families and friends participate in the memorialization process, the closer they will be to healing. The death of our beloved pet is not something to sit back and watch as it happens around us. It is a life event, much like a birth or marriage. To fully participate is to bring meaning to the loss of oour lost friend.

"What we keep in memory is ours forever".

For more information on memorialization, please see our pet cremation urns, bronze and or granite grave marker section of our web site. If you wish to talk with one of our consultants you may call us toll free at 1.877.723.5677, we would be happy to personally help you arrange a very personalized memorial fitting for your loved one.