Archive for August, 2010
Maintaining Your Pets’ Memory
For many families, the passing of a pet is akin to losing a member of the immediate family. Memorializing your pets is an important part of the grieving process, and one of the best ways to do this is with a tasteful ceremony. Although many people choose to bury their pet, cremation is another valid option.
It is important to choose a classy receptacle to house your animal’s remains. You want to choose a piece that can be displayed in your house so that you always remember your fallen friend. A handcrafted memorial urn is an understated and elegant way to memorialize your pet and keep their memory alive in your family and your home.
Preserving Their Memory
A few months back, my dog passed away. It wasn’t sudden, as we’d been together for nearly 13 years, and the last year-and-a-half he’d been very sick. When he finally passed on, a friend of mine suggested that I think about cremating him and look at some dog urns. I didn’t like the idea of having Charlie buried in the backyard, and this seemed like an ideal alternative.
After a day of grieving, I mulled this over and combed through the internet for the perfect posthumous home for my dog. Eventually, I found an exquisite handcrafted pet urn that captured all of Charlie’s charm and personality. Now when I look at my shelf and see the urn, I know that my dog will live on in my heart forever.