{"id":2677,"date":"2014-10-08T16:37:56","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T00:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=2677"},"modified":"2014-10-08T16:40:19","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T00:40:19","slug":"sympathy-gifts-loss-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/sympathy-gifts-loss-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Sympathy Gifts for the Loss of a Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Sympathy<\/a>For many people, the death of a pet is just as emotionally devastating as the loss of a human friend or relative. Pets often serve as companions for decades at a time, and to lose them suddenly can cause deep feelings of regret and grief.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because society doesn’t view funeral planning for pets the same way it does the death of a person, it’s often more difficult for people to cope with their loss. Support networks may not be as readily available, and it’s rare to get time off from work or access to other bereavement resources. People may become withdrawn or feel isolated because of the lack of sympathy from the outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

 Why Send Funeral Gifts for Animals?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sympathy gifts for dogs, cats, and other animals are a great way to show a loved one that you recognize their loss—even if you don’t quite understand it. By treating the death of a pet as you would the death of a human friend, you are validating their feelings of grief and providing a lasting memento keepsake. (Like sending funeral flowers or a bereavement gift basket, you can also show your support from a long distance.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet sympathy gifts don’t have to be expensive, either. Even if you send something as simple as a bereavement card with a hand-written message, your show of support will go a long way in helping your friend come to terms with their loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Send as a Pet Sympathy Gift?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall, anything that you might send someone as a sympathy gift for a human is also appropriate for the loss of a four-legged friend. Traditional offerings like bouquets of flowers and food baskets are appropriate, or you can opt for something more pet-specific.<\/span><\/p>\n

 Options include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n