The Urn Review

Never in a million years did I think I would turn into a pet person. I hadn’t grown up with pets and being licked and pawed at had always made me uncomfortable. I wrote “had” because one day I was fortunate enough to visit the local humane society with my daughter. As we toured the facility, we learned that many of the dogs and cats are eventually euthanized because there weren’t enough homes willing to take them in.

This, of course, greatly upset my daughter, but to my surprise, it upset me too. The very next day we started the paper work to adopt one dog and one cat. They were in our lives for many years until they passed away. I keep the ashes of my furry children in handcrafted pet urns placed on our mantle. I may not have thought I’d ever be a pet person, but I am so grateful that I became one.

When my dog Sam died I was beside myself. Sam came into my life when my children were small. I watched him grow up alongside my children and they treated him just like another sibling. When my kids went off to university, Sam was my constant companion.

He led a full, long life, much longer than the average age of his breed. In the end he was very ill so I had to make the difficult decision to put him down. When he passed it felt as though my heart had been ripped out. I didn’t know what to do with his ashes, but fortunately a friend stepped forward and brought me a beautiful handcrafted pet urn to store Sam’s ashes. I keep him on a shelf in my bedroom with a little picture beside the urn to remind me of our happy times together.

Death is an uncomfortable subject to discuss with loved ones. My family has just recently been broaching the subject with my 95 year old grandmother. Obviously, we want her around forever, but we know that she has already led an extraordinarily long life that likely won’t go on much longer.

We started the discussion because we want to make sure that we grant all of her final requests. This includes what funeral home she would like used, the type of service she would like, the type of burial urn to be used, and who should be invited to the memorial. My grandmother has been very frank with us about what she wants and hasn’t seemed at all fazed by the discussions.

If you’re making the difficult purchase of a pet urn, it’s undoubtedly a very sorrowful and solemn shopping experience. And even though you’re dealing with your personal grief, you still want to make sure that you make the right choose for the final resting place of your beloved pet. With that in mind, there are some distinct benefits to ceramic pet urns. Like many other urns, these are often accompanied by plaques where your pet’s name, date of birth, and date of passing can be noted.

Another distinct benefit is that ceramic handcrafted pet urns are beautiful. As such, they are sure to add a level of elegance to every home. No matter where you display these urns, they are sure to brighten and enhance the room. Plus, ceramic urns are undoubtedly one of a kind. Every urn will be slightly different than the last, and this kind of unique product will honor how unique and different you pet was to your family.

When your pet dies, you can either bury them or have their remains cremated.  And when you choose cremation, you will need an urn to place the ashes in.  You can get wood pet urns for this.

There are different sizes available so no matter how big or small your pet is, you will find the right size. You can even have their photo framed on the urn.  The picture will be protected by glass so it won’t get easily ruined. You can even have their names and paw prints engraved to make a special memorial.  Then you can put it in a special place where you can just sit and take time to remember your beloved pet.

Letting go of a pet is always difficult, and everybody needs to deal with this traumatic loss in their own time. It really just depends on the person. Some people are able to cope relatively quickly, while others take more time to deal with the issue. For people that feel like they need closure, there are many options available. For one, you can put together a scrap book of all your favorite photos with the pet. That way, you can relive all the good times and have a beautiful keepsake for yourself and others when all is said and done.

Another great way to secure closure is by cremating your pet and scattering the ashes in a special place. Or, if you want to always keep them close, you can choose instead to keep the ashes in a pet urn. Choose handmade urns or a marble pet urn for the perfect combination of aesthetics and sentimentality. The sleek design of the urn will be a tasteful, classic way to honor your lost pet while adding something beautiful to your home.

It’s hard to forget a cat that has shared our life for a significant amount of time, and often after losing such a dear pet, we can feel lost and alone. To cope with the loss, it’s a good idea to consider a pet urn. These objects preserve the mortal essence of the cat, and allow the owner to keep their friend close with them at all times. A pet urn can be placed in an indoor location like a mantle or bedside table, or even set in a more central location of the home, perhaps where the cat liked to spend their time lounging underneath a sunny window or playing with a catnip mouse. Pet memorial urns can go wherever the owner goes and can serve as a reminder of the cat even when the owner isn’t at home. Pet cremation jewelry also comes in several different accessories, including necklaces and bracelets.

It’s also simple to find pet cremation services at funeral homes or from online services. If we keep our favorite pets near us at all time, we will never be bereft of their influence and their impact on our lives.

There is no easy way to accept the loss of a dear friend. Many times the only thing that can ease the mind of the mourner is a special memento. For some people this means cremating the remains of their loved one so as to always have them near.

Dear friends can also include pets. Having an adored pet cremated allows for the owner to feel comforted that the pet is still close to them. There are urns made especially for this purpose. Wooden pet urns are a great choice for the nature loving pet owner. These urns safely hold a pet’s ashes and can be placed on the mantle or wherever the pet owner likes.

While it can seem quite unfair, often owners outlive several dogs throughout their lives. These pets become parts of our lives that can never be replaced, but we can preserve their memory and remember all our experiences together with dog urns. Each dog we own throughout our lives will become a special part of us, and it’s best to remember them through a memorial like a wood cremation urn. Dog urns can be placed throughout the home wherever the owner wishes to have an object with which to remember their beloved canine. However, dog urns are not the only option. There are also pet memorial stones, which are more feasible for outdoor locations. There are even pet grave memorials for those owners who would prefer to bury their pet as opposed to cremating them.

When we remember all of our wonderful experiences with our pets, it can be easier to tackle life and not think about the devastating loss of our friends. If we keep our canine friends in our heart, they will never leave our side.

What dog doesn’t enjoy the outdoors? Even if it’s just for a few moments while finding a place to relieve themselves, sniffing out the flower beds, or fetching a ball, dogs love to be outside. When your dog passes, it’s important to keep them in your memories, and an excellent method to achieve this is through stone pet urns. These stones can be stepping stones or simple stone markers, but no matter the use, these resilient stone objects reflect the loyalty and love of the outdoors you shared with your canine friend.

You can find stone pet urns at certain specialty stores, but they are most commonly available online. It’s difficult to convert your standard garden stepping stone into a stone pet urn, so you can save a lot of time and money by purchasing the genuine article. Preserve the memories of your pets outdoors and know that one day you will see them again.