5 Best Pet Memorials - May 2022

Updated November 2021

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Whether you want a lasting memorial to your cat or dog that has crossed the Rainbow Bridge for your bookshelf, or to mark the grave, this pet angel sculpture is sure to invoke those special memories.

Pros

Beautiful figure in choice of cat or dog with angel wings for a touching tribute. Constructed of stone-bonded resin for durability – can be used outside as a grave marker or as a memorial in a garden.

Cons

Some reports of flaws in the design. A few owners wish it were a bit larger and heavier, though at around 2 pounds it's likely to stay where you put it.

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Pawprints Remembered

Paw Print Pet Memorial Stone

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Provides a lovely and affordable tribute to your departed pet. The picture frame could be better, but overall many who have purchased it are happy with it as a memorial to their deceased pets.

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Made of sturdy resin, which is likely to hold up well to the elements if used outdoors as a grave marker. Features a paw shape and remembrance poem, and has a built-in picture frame so you can personalize it with your pet's photo.

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The downside of the picture frame is that it's small, and may not protect a photo from the elements. Some customers wish the memorial itself were a bit larger.

Despite minor quality and durability concerns, this is a beautiful memorial that will serve as a heartfelt reminder of a beloved pet.

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A nicely crafted memorial made of cold cast ceramic that makes a nice keepsake or can be placed on a pet's gave or in a memorial garden. Comes in option of dog or cat. Customers have reported feeling comforted by the touching inscription, and the details of the sculpture.

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At least one customer received a memorial with a blurry inscription. May not hold up to years of outdoor exposure to harsh winters.

Evergreen Garden

Pet Paw Print Devotion Painted Polystone

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A tasteful pet memorial that will work well as a remembrance, a grave marker, or a garden stone that will last with care.

Pros

Has a flat design that can be used as a grave marker or garden stone. Can also be hung on a wall. Polystone material resists weather. We love the paw prints and thoughtful inscription as a reminder of a special little friend.

Cons

Not very thick, and could break if dropped. Some customers received stones that were either darker or lighter than expected.

Pearhead

Dog Or Cat Paw Prints Pet Memory Box

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Choose this indoor memorial if you want to create a shadowbox of memories of your pet, or need a safe place for his or her ashes.

Pros

An attractive keepsake box made of solid wood. Has a slot for a photo and a clay impression kit for a paw print of your friend. Roomy enough to keep items that will always remind you of your cat or dog. Can also be used for ashes.

Cons

Indoor use only. The paw print creates a nice memory, but can be challenging to make.

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The death of a beloved pet can be a traumatic event, and pet memorials can help to both remember and memorialize your cat or dog. There are a number of different memorials that you can buy, but they essentially break down into two types: grave markers, and keepsakes/indoor memorials. Grave markers are used to mark the location where a pet is buried and can include remembrance poems, personalization (laser-engraved name or image), and even frames for a pet’s image. Indoor memorials like keepsakes can be hung on a wall or placed on a mantle. These also can be personalized, and some even can hold mementoes or ashes if you’ve had your pet cremated.

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