When a dog passes away, it’s always heartbreaking. It’s difficult to move on after losing one of your best friends. Fortunately, honouring the memory of your pet is not as hard as you might think!
This article will provide some helpful suggestions on honouring the memory of your dog that has passed away.
Immortalise Them With A Framed Portrait
Make sure no family member or guest forgets how much your dog meant to you is by having a picture of them on your wall or shelf. You should order a portrait of your beloved pet and display it prominently in your home. It will be a constant reminder of the wonderful times you shared with them and how much they meant to you. You can also choose to have a smaller picture placed on your desk at work, or even carry one with you in your wallet or purse. There are endless ways to keep the memory of your furry friend alive and close to your heart always.
These portraits are easy to make and can be very inexpensive. You can either take your own picture of your pet or have a professional do it for you. The best part is that there are so many great online companies that will create a beautiful, high-quality portrait for you in just a few days. It’s also possible to do this while they’re alive because dogs are good at posing.
Make A Photo Album
A photo album that showcases the life of your dog from the day it arrived, until death is a great way to honour their memory. Photos of your dog playing, eating, and simply being themselves will help you remember all the good times you shared together. Not only will making this photo album be a therapeutic experience for you, but it can also provide comfort to anyone who visits your home.
If possible, include photos of your dog with family members and friends. These images are sure to evoke smiles and happy memories from those who knew and loved your pup best.
It’s important to take your time when putting together a memorial photo album for your furry friend. Rushing through the process could result in sub-par photographs or an incomplete album. Don’t forget to order an extra copy or two so that other family members can enjoy it too.
Creating a photo album is just one way to pay tribute to your dog after they’ve passed away. There are endless ways to honour the memory of a beloved pet, so be sure to explore all of them. Whether you plant a tree in their memory, build a statue, or simply keep their ashes close by, know that you are not alone in your grief. Grief over the loss of a pet is as real and valid as any other type of grief. Give yourself time and space to mourn in whatever way feels right for you.
Create A Video Archive Of Your Most Cherished Memories
You probably have a lot of footage of your dog, whether it’s from when they were a puppy or in more recent times. If you don’t have any video footage of your dog, now is the time to start recording! Recording your memories with your furry friend can provide comfort and solace after they’ve passed away.
If creating a physical archive seems like too daunting of a task, consider creating a video archive instead. This way you can easily share your memories with other people who loved your pup as much as you did. Plus, watching old videos of them will always make you smile, even on the toughest days.
There are lots of ways to create a video archive. You could compile all the footage into one big movie. Or, you could use software to create a digital scrapbook.
If creating a movie is something that interests you, and if your computer can handle it, the easiest way to do so is with iMovie. Just set up the clips chronologically, add music or text where you’d like (if desired), then choose “share” from the menu bar at the top of your screen to export it as a file. You can upload this clip directly onto YouTube, send it in an email attachment, or burn it onto DVDs for future viewing enjoyment!
Store Away All Their Possessions
Don’t throw out your dog’s stuff just yet. Storing away all their possessions is a great way to honour the memory of your departed pet and give you something special to remember them by.
While storing away keepsakes, keep in mind they shouldn’t be out of sight. By storing these items where you can see them every day, it will help you not forget about your late friend as well as provide an opportunity for deeper reflection on what that relationship was like.
Here are some things you should keep:
- Their bowl (especially if it has their name)
- Collar
- Leash
- Favourite chew toy
- Their bed
Give Them A Proper Burial
Always remember that your dog was a part of your family, and make sure to give it a proper burial. You can either bury your dog in your backyard or take it to a pet cemetery. If you choose to bury your dog at home, make sure to ask your veterinarian for advice on how to do it properly.
No matter where you decide to bury your dog, make sure to say goodbye and honour their memory. Spend some time near their gravesite, tell stories about them, and lay flowers or toys there as a tribute. Remember that the bond you shared with your furry friend was one of the strongest ones possible, and that will never change. Remember that losing a pet is hard, but they deserve to be honoured.
Get Them A Tombstone
Make sure that their burial place, wherever that may be, is marked with a tombstone that has their name, dates of birth and death, and a brief epitaph. This will ensure that they are always remembered. You can also choose to have a photo of your dog engraved on the stone.
It’s important to find solace in the knowledge that you gave your dog a wonderful life, full of love and happiness, and that you will continue to honour them long after they’ve passed away. As time goes by, the pain will lessen but the memories will stay alive forever.
Losing a dog is not easy and you will be in mourning for some time probably. However, since it was loyal to you until the end, you should immortalise their image with a framed portrait and also have some photo albums and video archives of your furry friend. Store away their possessions as a memento and give them a proper burial. Finally, as a final gesture, raise a tombstone at the place where it’s buried so that people would know how good a of a boy he was.
