Meaningful Ways to Honor a Pet’s Memory
- Write a letter to your pet expressing your feelings.
- Have a proper burial for your pet.
- Place a bench with a nameplate or inscription beside your pet’s grave or in your garden.
- Put your pet’s ashes in a potted plant, urn, or under a favorite tree.
- Have a portrait of your pet drawn from a favorite photo.
- Place your pet’s identification tags on a key ring.
- Volunteer at a local humane organization.
- Make a donation in your pet’s name to a local veterinary hospital or humane organization.