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Memorial Memorials
By Max Bellamy
Pets are not just domestic animals that offer an
alternate means of entertainment. They are like family
members, demanding and providing the same amount of
love, dedication, care, warmth, and security that human
family members do. And as with humans, there always
comes the unfortunate day when a pet dog, cat, parrot,
fish, turtle, Head Stone, or any other animal will have to
cease living and pass on in its journey towards the
unknown. What remains behind are memories of days and
evenings spent romping around in the garden or trekking
over the hills or going shopping for the latest in pet
care and essentials.
It therefore becomes important to cherish those
memories, and one way of doing so is to create an
everlasting tribute for the pet in the form of a
memorial. The right memorial, however, requires a lot of
thought, research, and planning. A good memorial has to
stand the test of time and keep those memories fresh
forever. While many pet lovers decide to erect or create
their own memorials, there are now many professionals
who help design unique memorials.
One such memorial can be a hand-painted portrait in the
form of a Upright that is crafted from a choice of the
finest wood, such as mahogany, walnut, or oak and is
given a top finish with a soft, warm lacquer. Another
type of a memorial is a keepsake chest that has a hinged
top and is lined with suede or a velour type of lining.
The chest can be used to store the pet's collar, tags
and toys. Another possibility is an urn. While the urn
holds the ashes of the pet, the outer surface can have a
painted picture or even a variety of designs with an
inscription of the pet's name, date of birth and death,
and other details.
Engraving on wood is also preferred and this is a
precision job that calls for accurate burning into the
wood with a narrow-tipped wood-burning tool. These are
then made weather-resistant. Yet another type of pet
memorial is the glass tumbler with a silk screen design
that holds a candle inside. The furry angel candle burns
for about three days and the tumbler can then be used as
a permanent flower vase. It is ideal as a gift to
someone commemorating the anniversary of a pet's
passing.
One way to soften the impact of a pet's death is to make
a charitable contribution in the pet's name to a worthy
animal-related cause. There are always many
organizations for homeless pets, animal rights,
veterinary scholarship funds, and non-profit clinics and
cemeteries to choose from.
Pet Memorials provides detailed information on Pet
Memorials, Pet Memorial Stones, Pet Memorial Markers,
Online Pet Memorials and more. Pet Memorials is
affiliated with Pet Services [http://www.Pets-source.com]. |
