Forever in Our Hearts: 7 Meaningful Dog Memorial Gifts for Grieving Pet Owners
- mmag0213
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
The loss of a loved pet is a hard-to-define feeling. You have lost your shadow and unconditional love like no other. I remember thinking when I lost Harry that I lost the one thing that made every day consistently better. I received some wonderful gifts from friends and family. This list of memorial gifts offers great ideas on what to gift to a grieving loved one. Maybe this list will inspire you to start your own pet memorial business.
According to Business Research Insights, Global pet memorials market size is predicted to reach USD 10.68 billion by 2033 from USD 6.29 billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 6.07% during the forecast period. This seems to be the trend with most pet businesses.
7 Meaningful Dog Memorial Gifts for Grieving Pet Owners
1. Wind chimes. Wind chimes offer a soothing sound to remember the loss of a pet. There are so many personalized ones where you can add a pet’s picture or name.
2. Stepping stone or garden stone. A stepping stone is one of my favorite memorial ideas, especially for a dog that may have spent much time in the yard. Again, they can be personalized. Many businesses offer to add the pet's name or even their photo.
3. Pet angel figurine. An angel figurine provides a little keepsake to remember a loved fur baby. Some offer a general dog or a specific breed.
4. Personalized flowerpot. I love the idea of growing flowers or a plant as a keepsake to honor a loved pet.
5. Box or urn for ashes. Personalized box or urn for ashes. Decorative boxes or urns are available to personalize and hold your pet’s ashes and are pretty enough to display.
6. Crystal or diamond that has been created from the ashes. This is a pricier option that creates a beautiful keepsake. Wear the stone as a ring or necklace close to your heart as a daily reminder.
7. Memorial blanket. Submit photos of a loved pet to create a custom blanket. Curl up with some wonderful memories.
There are 2 honorable mentions I would like to add. Creating a book with photos is such a memorable keepsake. Websites like Shutterfly and Mixbook allow you to create a custom photo book. Include little notes and memories. The second honorable mention is sympathy cards made of seeds. The recipient can plant it and flowers or herbs will grow as a memory. I have purchased several of these through Etsy.
Some cherished gifts I received when my dog passed away:
Sweatshirt with my pup’s photo
An angel figurine
Custom dog artwork
Planting a tree in his honor
Bottle of wine (necessity)
Pet memorial gifts will continue to grow as we look for more ways to honor our loved pets. If you have an idea don’t be afraid to start.
If you are struggling with the loss of a pet there are organizations you can contact for help. Many veterinarian hospitals and animal rescue groups in my area have support information available. Check the organizations in your area. And remember you are not alone!
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