Choosing the right pet markers to remember lost companions is a good way to work through the grieving process. It is always a sad time when a pet is laid to rest but a well chosen memorial marker preserves memories for years. Memorials can be found in various sizes and shapes including upright gravestones and flat plaques.
The type and style of pet markers that a family choose will depend on their requirements and budget. There is usually something available to suit everyone. Getting children involved in choosing the marker can help them to work through their grief and find closure.
Pet memorial stones can be made in a variety of materials similar to the selection you would have for any other family member. Natural stone pet markers are common as they blend into any garden. Polished granite adds a sophisticated look and matches modern graveyard stones. Some families may even prefer wooden markers, or a simple plaque. The material should be long lasting, durable and weatherproof so it remains in good condition for years.
Cremation stones are a relatively new type of stone. A small container inside the stone holds the pet's ashes after cremation. The filled stone can be placed in a garden or pet cemetery.
Families that have lost many pets over time may favor flat stones over ones that sit upright. Flat memorials can be placed discreetly among flowers and plants or used to pave a unique garden path as stepping stones. This type of stone is meant to be dug into the ground and laid flush with the surface to make them secure.
Memorials can be as simple as a stone with a name, or intricately decorated with text. Some companies will engrave an image or lifelike photograph into the stone. It is a good idea to plan how the marker should look before making inquiries. Many companies create memorials that are unique to them, so look for a style that fits the plan.
The final location of the marker may affect the selection available. A pet that is to be memorialized in front of a door should be chosen an unobtrusive marker, rather than one that will affect use of the entrance. Additionally, some families may enjoy displaying a marker prominently in the garden whilst others prefer to hide them among flowers.
Foliage can help protect the stone from harsh weather, so it is usually a good idea to place plants or flowers near the stone if it will not be stepped on. If the stone is to be used to mark an actual grave, check the regulations for pet burials in your area first. Some areas may have legislation against burying pets in the back garden.
Coping with the loss of a pet can be hard but the process of memorializing the pet often helps people to grieve. Memories are preserved with the memorial and once the family has dealt with the loss, it is usually a source of good memories. Finding the right pet markers will ensure that your pet's memories are never lost and preserved in stone.
The type and style of pet markers that a family choose will depend on their requirements and budget. There is usually something available to suit everyone. Getting children involved in choosing the marker can help them to work through their grief and find closure.
Pet memorial stones can be made in a variety of materials similar to the selection you would have for any other family member. Natural stone pet markers are common as they blend into any garden. Polished granite adds a sophisticated look and matches modern graveyard stones. Some families may even prefer wooden markers, or a simple plaque. The material should be long lasting, durable and weatherproof so it remains in good condition for years.
Cremation stones are a relatively new type of stone. A small container inside the stone holds the pet's ashes after cremation. The filled stone can be placed in a garden or pet cemetery.
Families that have lost many pets over time may favor flat stones over ones that sit upright. Flat memorials can be placed discreetly among flowers and plants or used to pave a unique garden path as stepping stones. This type of stone is meant to be dug into the ground and laid flush with the surface to make them secure.
Memorials can be as simple as a stone with a name, or intricately decorated with text. Some companies will engrave an image or lifelike photograph into the stone. It is a good idea to plan how the marker should look before making inquiries. Many companies create memorials that are unique to them, so look for a style that fits the plan.
The final location of the marker may affect the selection available. A pet that is to be memorialized in front of a door should be chosen an unobtrusive marker, rather than one that will affect use of the entrance. Additionally, some families may enjoy displaying a marker prominently in the garden whilst others prefer to hide them among flowers.
Foliage can help protect the stone from harsh weather, so it is usually a good idea to place plants or flowers near the stone if it will not be stepped on. If the stone is to be used to mark an actual grave, check the regulations for pet burials in your area first. Some areas may have legislation against burying pets in the back garden.
Coping with the loss of a pet can be hard but the process of memorializing the pet often helps people to grieve. Memories are preserved with the memorial and once the family has dealt with the loss, it is usually a source of good memories. Finding the right pet markers will ensure that your pet's memories are never lost and preserved in stone.
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