{"id":1262,"date":"2012-02-27T14:56:02","date_gmt":"2012-02-27T22:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=1262"},"modified":"2013-05-01T16:05:53","modified_gmt":"2013-05-02T00:05:53","slug":"pet-memorial-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/pet-memorial-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Memorial Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/iStock_000003152332XSmall-e1328735396221.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1264\" title=\"Pet Memorial Gift Ideas\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/iStock_000003152332XSmall-e1328736683747-150x75.jpg\" alt=\"Pet Memorial Gift Ideas\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\"><\/a>Memorial gifts are a common way of demonstrating your grief and supporting a family member or friend as they move through their grief. The practice of offering a memorial gift (such as funeral flowers or an engraved memento) is one that has been increasing in popularity&mdash;and for more than just our human friends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Losing a Pet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The loss of a pet can be as devastating as the loss of a human being, especially if someone has had their feline or canine companion for decades. For some people, moving on is as simple as finding a new four-legged friend; for others, it may be impossible to ever get over the death of a pet.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Both of these types of situations are perfectly acceptable. Everyone grieves on their own timeline and everyone connects to animals in a different way. The best way for you to show support is to offer whatever comforts you can and to take this loss as seriously. A pet memorial can go a long way in demonstrating that you understand the severity of the loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Types of Pet Memorial Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Engraved Gifts: Engraved gifts (such as a picture frame, jewelry box, or even a pet cremation urn) all provide an elegant way to show your respect. You can have the pet&rsquo;s name and important dates engraved on the item, or go one step further to include a poem or quote that has a personalized meaning for the newly bereaved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Gift Baskets: As is the case when a relative or friend passes away, there is a period of grief that often makes it difficult to go through the necessary daily motions. A gift basket of soup mixes, fruit, or teas can really help the bereaved feel comforted&mdash;while also filling a practical need. You can also fill a basket with more personal items like engraved gifts, photographs, books, or movies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Urn or Other Practical Burial Items: Pet funerals can be expensive&mdash;especially if there is a formal cremation (which might require a cremation urn) or a burial (which might require either a plot in a pet cemetery or a memorial or the yard). Purchasing an elegant urn or helping cover the costs of the funeral can demonstrate your understanding of the severity of the loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Memorial Garden Kit: Although there are legal restrictions that determine where and how a pet can be buried, many people do end up burying an animal in their backyard or on their land. A memorial garden at the site is a great way to memorialize the space on a budget. A kit that includes a garden stone, seeds, planting tools, or even a tree sapling can help them accomplish this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The loss of a loved one is never easy, regardless of whether it is a person or an animal. Oftentimes, those grieving a pet need more support than you might normally offer because their loss may be felt by them alone.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memorial gifts are a common way of demonstrating your grief and supporting a family member or friend as they move through their grief. The practice of offering a memorial gift (such as funeral flowers or an engraved memento) is one that has been increasing in popularity&mdash;and for more than just our human friends. 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