How to Memorialize Your Pet

Whether you choose pet aquamation, pet cremation or burial, there are many wonderful ways to memorialize your beloved pet.  Taken from an earlier post, we updated and added more information on ways to make that final memory an everlasting memory.

Host a Memorial Service

A memorial service is not just for people anymore. Many pet parents want to say farewell with a final touching tribute and share this moment with friends and family. This special occasion could be at your home, your favorite hiking spot, a dog park, a swimming hole, or even at your favorite ice cream stand.  However you choose, remember the gesture is a powerful way to celebrate a life well loved with your favorite companion.

If you choose a memorial service, flowers can help reflect that special bond you shared. Flowers have held significance in human ceremonies for countless years, symbolizing life, peace, transition, and remembrance. When it comes to a pet memorial service, they act as a connection between our sorrow and our gratitude, providing solace while honoring the special bond you had with your furry friend. Selecting the right flowers can be a profoundly personal choice—one that embodies your pet’s spirit, the cherished memories you created together, and the feelings you are experiencing as you bid farewell.

The Significance of Flowers

In essence, every flower has its unique meaning. For instance, lilies are often seen as symbols of the peaceful journey of the soul, making them a common choice for memorial services. Their elegant look and delicate scent evoke a sense of tranquility and purity. Roses, on the other hand, convey different messages based on their color. White roses signify respect and innocence, red roses are associated with everlasting love, while yellow roses remind us of the joy and warmth our beloved pets brought into our lives.

For those who want to capture the vibrant, joyful spirit of a beloved pet, sunflowers and daisies make a beautiful choice. Their cheerful blooms can remind you of the warmth and happiness your furry friend brought into your life, particularly if they had a playful personality. Another popular option for honoring such memories is chrysanthemums, which are often regarded as symbols of respect and farewell in various cultures.

Additionally, for those seeking to capture the vibrant, joyful spirit of a beloved pet, sunflowers or daisies could be a perfect choice. Their cheerful blooms embody the warmth and affection your furry friend brought into your life, particularly if they had a playful or lively personality. Chrysanthemums are also a popular option for remembrance, especially in cultures that associate them with honor and farewell.

Furthermore, some families select flowers according to the seasons, opting for blooms that were vibrant at the time their pet passed away or that were often seen during cherished walks or moments outdoors. For those who enjoyed nature alongside their pets, wildflowers or native plants can carry special significance. Including personal touches like these can create a memorial that truly reflects your pet’s one-of-a-kind journey and the bond you shared.

More Reasons to Select Flowers

For families who prioritize the environment—particularly those opting for pet aquamation due to its gentle and eco-friendly nature—making sustainable floral choices is equally important. Selecting local, pesticide-free flowers or opting for dried arrangements can offer the same emotional significance while staying true to a commitment to safeguarding our planet, a value deeply cherished by many pet lovers.

Most important, incorporating flowers into a memorial doesn’t have to involve a formal ceremony. You can place them around a cherished photo, near an urn, in a favorite outdoor spot, or even to create a special area at home. The simple gesture of laying a flower in memory of your pet can bring comfort, peace, and a sense of healing.

Wherever you decide to memorialize your pet, let your pet’s memory come to life with stories and their dearest toys and possessions.

Custom Art and Jewelry

To help with the loss of a loved one, custom art and jewelry can represent the beauty of the love you shared. From hand-sculpted charms and pendants to bracelets and rings, there is a wide array to help remind you of your furry pal. Pet memorial jewelry is a perfect choice to keep your pet’s memory close to you at all times.

Create an Outdoor Shrine

If your pet was the outdoorsy type, designating a special spot in your yard to memorialize your pet might be fitting. A garden stone personalized with their name, quote, or photo might be the most appropriate way to honor their memory. Along beside a garden stone, you can plant a tree or flower, add their keepsakes, and bury/scatter their ashes. Make this pet memorial spot meaningful so you’ll think of them every time you walk by.

Capture Their Paw Print

What’s more, make an everlasting paw print using an ink pad or impression kit. This print can be used as a reference for a tattoo or artistic drawing that can be used in your pet’s memorial. You can frame your loved one’s paw print and have it on display. Here at Tranquil Tides, we offer an ink paw print with your pet’s name and Pawpals Paw Print Keepsake.  We also offer an ink nose print and hair clipping keepsake.

Memory Boxes

Creating a memory box of your cherished pet’s favorite things, from toys and photos to ID tags and collars, to display in your home is a popular way to memorialize the love you shared. Studies have shown that those who created a keepsake box experienced less distress over losing a pet and had a more positive outlook on life. In other words, keeping them with you in spirit can help ease your pain.

Donate to Other Animals in Need

Animal shelters and rescues are a wonderful way to honor your pet’s memory by donating your time or money for other animals in need. This can have a life-saving impact and help you fill your own emotional needs. If your pet was a rescue, try giving back to that organization. And, who knows, another fur baby could capture your interest, and you can adopt another in the name and memory of your beloved pet.

For a list of great places to donate, please view this list.

Purchase Pet Memorabilia at Tranquil Tides in Nixa, Missouri

Most important, Pet Aquamation is an environmentally friendly, gentle, and natural alternative to traditional flame pet cremation. Tranquil Tides Pet Aquamation is proud to service the Springfield and surrounding areas.  Customer service is very important to us and that is why we are dedicated to helping you through this difficult time.

Let us create a last memory filled with love.  We offer a variety of affordable high-quality products, wood urns and vases ranging in style and color to custom picture engraving for your pet cremation needs. Our prices are comparable with local flame-based pet crematories.

In fact, we do all the engraving ourselves including the custom picture engraving. We listen to your thoughts and ideas to make it a truly personal experience. Afterall, this is your sweet baby we are talking about! If you’re interested in seeing how we can help you memorialize your pet, contact us today.