Pampered Dog Blog

You are aware how difficult it is to choose a wholesome condolence should be that you have ever had a friend who loves his pet and having a tough time moving forward from the loss when that pet died. It can be feel odd because although that is a pet who died, not a person, it could still feel to the owner just like a member of the family was lost. Something more creative can be too much while an ordinary memorial could look like an understatement for some. What pet memorial gifts can truly express your sympathy for your friend, serving as a possible agent of comfort and healing rather than a very simple reminder of one’s pet’s death?

Here are a few common ideas for pet memorial gifts:

1. A card of sympathy. This is an excellent choice for a person who doesn’t do well with pomp and ceremony, but it may not express your true feelings for your friend. A card could in fact be corny and are easily forgotten and lost.

2. Sending Flowers. You can actually send flowers just as though you were honoring a deceased loved one; bear in mind that when the flowers die, so does the memorial. It may not be good to send or give something that’ll worn out or something that reminds your friend the death that would cause more grief to him/her.

3.A donation to a worthy cause or charity honoring the pet. For instance, if the pet was first rescued from a pet shelter, you might have a donation to the shelter that your friend got his/her pet. And if the pet died of a disease, it could be proper if you give your donation to the research that will be working and studying for a cure on it. This may be a very good gift for your friend if they’re the right sort of person, but might not help much with all the current grief if your friend is the kind who needs a visual connection.

If you prefer to get more creative about pet memorial gifts, however, there exists certainly another option-one that can be the connection point for your friend, do honor to the pet, and help bring healing at the same time. Grave markers and cremation urns simply remind us of death, but art can speak of life and inspiration. Now how about an idea of incorporating portions of one’s pet’s remains in a form of artwork?

One artist has been doing this by creating a series of original heart-themed paintings, called the Loving Hearts Tribute Series. Hundred limited-edition giclee prints are manufactured from each original piece; then this selected piece is hand-finished by the artist with a final coat containing the ashes of the pet. In a manner of speaking, the remains of the pet will become a part of the art tribute to its life and love; continue on bringing joy after its life. This artwork is one of the most creative pet memorial gifts available, offering your friend an every day reminder while serving as a thoughtful point of healing from the grief.