Unique Pet Memorial Ideas to Keep Your Best Friend Close

Unless you have a parrot, tortoise, or another unusually long-lived pet such as certain koi fish or reptiles, chances are you will outlive your pets. Pets are exemplars of unconditional love and cherished family members, so their death hits hard. From waking up to going to bed, our pets weave themselves into the fabric of our lives. Their passing leaves holes in our daily routines, and we often find ourselves unexpectedly reminded of their absence, bringing fresh waves of grief. Though they are gone, we don’t want our pets to be forgotten. With that in mind, we have created a list of eight amazing pet memorials.

Sleeping Cat with Infused Cremation Ash

Cats aren’t necessarily demonstrative in their displays of affection, but they nonetheless knit their way into our hearts. Spirit Pieces’ motto is “healing souls one spirit piece at a time.” As such, they have created a beautiful and practical cat memorial. Spirit Pieces infuses your beloved pet’s cremated remains into glass, which can be customized in 20 different colors. You can choose from catlike colors such as tortoiseshell, tuxedo, Siamese, and calico, or opt for vibrant shades like emerald green, blue topaz, and salmon pink—there’s a color to fit your style. See Spirit Pieces Memorial Sleeping Cat with Infused Cremation Ash, $139, along with their other treasures.

Pawprint Cremation Ash Urn Necklace 

Saying goodbye to an extra-special pet (aren’t they all?) can be especially difficult, leaving you feeling lonesome. With this solid brass Ash Urn Necklace from Moon Raven Designs, you won’t feel so alone as you carry a bit of your beloved with you wherever you go. The urn measures 1.5″ long, 7/8″ deep, and 3/8″ wide. It is both waterproof and airtight, providing a secure compartment for your pet’s cremated remains. The urn can be engraved with a personalized inscription. The five-star reviews speak to the exquisite craftsmanship and rapid shipping. Check out Moon Raven Designs‘ Pawprint Cremation Ash Urn Necklace at $90 or slightly more with custom engraving.

Pet Memorial Shadow Box Frame

Display your pet’s keepsakes alongside a photo and a personal inscription in this handmade hardwood shadowbox frame from Yewleaf Wishes. Handcrafted in Middlesbrough, England, the frames are available in oak, iroko, sapele, or walnut. Yewleaf Wishes shadowboxes come in three sizes: small (11″ x 9″ x 1.6″), medium (13″ x 11″ x 1.6″), and large (16″ x 14″ x 1.6″). If you need a custom size, Adam, the artisan, is happy to accommodate special requests. For added convenience, the box opens and closes easily, allowing you to add or change keepsakes. Yewleaf Wishes shadowboxes start at $78. If you wish to include a smidge of your pet’s fur or ashes, a glass vial is available separately for $9.

Pet Memorial Comfort Pebbles

Forget Me Not Glass, based in the United Kingdom, has created a line of ash-infused glass items as a way to memorialize loved ones. Perfectly sized for holding in your hand or slipping into your pocket, the comfort pebbles have a two-inch diameter. Available in a variety of colors that may be customized with a pawprint and/or your pet’s name, Forget Me Not Glass‘ comfort pebbles are $88.

Stoneware Custom Pet Urn

An excellent way to memorialize your pet is with a classic ceramic urn. From small (pre-cremation weight up to five pounds) to XX-Large, which is perfect for pets weighing up to 110 pounds, Claylicious has got you covered. Smaller urns can hold a portion of your beloved pet’s remains, while the rest can be scattered in their favorite places. Available in a rainbow of colors, the urn can be personalized with your pet’s name. Claylicious pet urns, made in Calabasas, California, range from $88 for small to $165 for XX-Large.

Submit a Pet Obituary

Sometimes working through difficult times is best achieved through writing, and just as we honor our human loved ones when they pass with an obituary, the same is now possible for our dogs. MyDogsObituary.com offers the opportunity to submit a free obituary and photos of your pet so you can share the treasured memories of your sweet pupper with the world. To create your dog’s obituary, simply log onto the site, click “submit an obituary,” write the obituary and upload images, and that’s it. Once approved, the obituary publishes to the site, and you can share with the world.

Custom Dog Pillow

These lifelike pet pillows are handcrafted in Chicago, Illinois, to look like your cherished pet. The pillows are designed for long-lasting use and are easy to maintain, as they are machine washable and dryable. Creating the pillow is a straightforward process: simply upload a photo of your pet to the All About Vibe website, where you can view a three-dimensional mock-up of your pillow. Choose a size, check out, and the pillow will be shipped within three business days. Prices range from $25 to $180.

Pet Remembrance Books

A photo book that captures the life of your furry best friend can help ease your sadness, creating a lasting legacy that will comfort you for years to come. You control every detail, from layouts and backgrounds to text and stickers, making these remembrance books fully customizable. Mixbook‘s pet remembrance books are available in many sizes, from a 20-page 6″x6″ soft cover book for $14.99 to a 60-page 12″x12″ hardcover for $208.59.

Memorial Cremation Diamonds for Dogs, Cats & Other Pets

If you are in the market for the most extraordinary pet memorial, Eterneva has created the ultimate one. This Texas-based company creates memorial diamonds from cremains or fur/hair. Extracting the carbon from these items, they grow diamonds. Though it might be hard to believe, lab-grown diamonds are identical to natural diamonds, sharing the same chemical, physical, and optical qualities. Although Eterneva originally focused on creating diamonds from human cremated remains or hair, nearly half of their diamonds are now made from pet cremated remains, fur, or hair. The process, which takes 7-10 months to complete, requires 1/2 cup of cremains or one cup of fur/hair, though if you have less, they advise contacting the company directly. Take a look at all of Eterneva‘s diamonds, starting at $3,500, or $188/month.