Pets Remembered Blog

When the end of your beloved canine friend's journey with you comes to an end, you may choose to cherish their memory by preserving their cremains. So what to consider when choosing a casket for your dog's ashes ? With the depth of feelings experienced following their loss, it may be difficult to decide on an appropriate tribute, especially if their passing has been unexpected. Hand-crafted dog caskets in the Pets Remembered range , provide a unique memorial, characteristic of your dear companion and can for example be breed specific. It's important to take all the time you need to reflect on how their memory can be best preserved, perhaps involving family or friends in choosing the perfect dog memorial casket if they have shared in your pet's life. Where do you intend to place your dog casket? In the early days, you may feel that you need the comfort of having the essence of your friend close to you. The pet memorial casket will be unobtrusive rest...

The passing of a beloved pet is difficult to accept, but for a child the loss can be even more distressing. The pet may well have been the child's companion for the whole of their life and when this time comes to an end, emotional support during the grieving process is essential. A pet memorial as a celebration of their furry friend's life can bring great comfort and give the opportunity to show the respect and love the pet deserves. Telling a child that their pet has simply 'gone away' can leave them believing that they did something wrong, or that they weren't loved enough. This won't enable them to go through the natural period of grief that enables us all to mourn and finally accept that the pet is at peace. Young children may not have previously experienced the death of someone close to them and find it difficult to understand. Memorialising a pet with a simple burial ceremony and marking their place of rest with a memorial pl...

Exploring the differing views on how to prepare for the loss of a much loved pet, there is no right and wrong way to bring a closure to their life and depends entirely on personal choice. It's important however to avoid making hasty decisions when the pain is still raw, which may later cause regret. Discussing the wishes of other members of the family before the end of the pet's life ensures that all are in agreement for the chosen way to lay the pet to rest. At Pets Remembered, advice is always available on all the options available, such as a pet casket or a memorial plaque which will be a fitting tribute to the joy they have given during their time with you. If the decision is yours alone, you may want to take time to reflect on how you can show the same love and care you have given to your pet during their lifetime in the way they are now remembered. Some may say that retaining the remains in a pet memorial urn or marking the burial place with a plaque is ...