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Although humans have many rituals for mourning the loss of a loved one, there are no prescribed rituals for . Some pet owners hold funerals, burials, or cremations. Others put framed photos in a place of honor or donate to a favorite animal charity. But some take things to a whole other level in their search for a tribute. Here are some traditional (and not-so-traditional) ways to honor a dog that鈥檚 crossed the rainbow bridge.
Pet Cremation Urns
If you鈥檙e cremating your dog after they pass, an is a good way to remember them by. The urns themselves can be custom, and you can find many different kinds of and that can suit your needs. Go with something extravagant, or something simple; whatever you think speaks to who your dog was is a great choice.
Memorial Dog Jewelry
There are many different ways that you can honor your , whether through necklaces, rings, or earrings. You can get jewelry with your dog鈥檚 breed, with their name, their birthday, or anything in between. The best memorial dog jewelry is whatever speaks to you and helps you honor the memory of your beloved dog.
One thing you can also do is make jewelry from a tooth. There are jewelers聽who will make a mold from your dog鈥檚 tooth and then create a silver replica that can be worn on a necklace or bracelet. Other crafters make pendants of a tooth set into resin or glass. .
Pet Grave Markers and Plaques
If you are burying your dog, or just want to mark their life with a gravestone that you can visit, you can get a . and plaques don鈥檛 have to be put in the ground like for human graves, but it鈥檚 one option. You can also get a plaque to keep in your home or hang up where you can see it often. and plaques are nice if you like to physically visit your pet. After all, they鈥檙e family!
Stone Memorials and Pet Monuments
Another option for memorializing your dog is getting a monument. It doesn鈥檛 have to be a large 鈥� but it can be if you want!
Other Personalized Pet Memorials
Dog Felt Replicas
You鈥檝e probably heard about knitted goods made from dog fur. There are also different ways they can be personalized. Some companies place your pup鈥檚 ashes inside the felt creations, while others might incorporate your dog鈥檚 hair into the felt used to make the sculptures.
Memorial Fireworks Display
Some companies in the United States will display. You can get all of your loved ones together for a memorial service and scatter their ashes in this unique way.
Dog Noseprints or Footprints
No two dog noses are alike, and now you can have a mold replica made of your dog鈥檚 snout or paw. These are usually made of pet safe clay that dries after their nose or is pressed into them. They also made clay nose or !
A Dog Poem
Literary-minded individuals may wish to have a personalized . John Davie, a lecturer in classics at Trinity College, Oxford, will write an elegiac couplet in Latin expressing the love you have for your dog. But don鈥檛 worry, this very personal poetic tribute also includes an English translation.
You can also get a to remember them by.
From Ash to Diamonds
Several companies will turn your dog鈥檚 by using carbon that is heated to extremely high temperatures. In most cases, you can select the size, cut, and color, and even have it incorporated into a piece of jewelry.
Dog Tattoos to Memorialize
Have you ever considered getting a picture of your dog tattooed on your skin? You can get anything that reminds you of them tattooed onto you, from the dates they were alive, to their name, to a photo of them. Even their pawprint could be tattooed onto you!