A Teddy Bear Keepsake Urn Helped My Child Mourn Her Pet

Large Teddy Bear Cremation Urn - White

My thirteen-year-old daughter Carmen and her cat, Skye, had been inseparable since Carmen was born. We had adopted Skye from the local pet shelter a year before she came along, but Skye accepted her right away and they grew up together. When Carmen moved from a crib into a single bed, Skye moved into her room as well, sleeping with her every night every night, curled up on a pillow that was bought especially for her. Continue reading

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Coping with Your Pet’s Terminal Illness

Large Pewter Odyssey Paws Cremation Urn

Whether or not a pet becomes terminally ill from old age or from a sickness such as cancer or kidney failure, discovering that your dog or cat is terminally ill is devastating, especially if the animal is young. Even puppies can contract illnesses that are deadly, such as parvo viral syndrome or distemper, and when it becomes obvious that they are not going to recover, it is very difficult to face. However, when your pet does become ill and cannot recover, there are several things that you can do to both face this reality and make your animal as comfortable as possible during the short time you have left with them. Continue reading

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A Memorial Urn for a Hero Dog

Medium Rotating Memories Cremation Urn

Bruno was a police dog who had been trained to serve from the time he was very young. Like most German Shepherds, he was intelligent and hard-working, serving with a border patrol team for nearly ten years on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. His owner and handler saw him as not just a dog, but a partner and a friend as well. However, just before Bruno turned ten, tragedy struck on the border when Bruno was hit and killed by a man who was trying to flee from the border patrol in his van. In trying to protect his partner, this loyal dog gave his life in the line of duty. Continue reading

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How To Remember Your Best Friend With Large Dog Urns

Dog, Labrador, Black Sitting - Figurine Pet Cremation Urn

After the many years that you experienced with your pet and their loyalty and unconditional love, there is a time when a memorial is warranted. If you had a large dog, then large dog urns are the best choice for you. You do not have to get a larger urn; however, in order to memorialize your pet, there are good reasons why you should do so. While this is a sad time, choosing the right memorial can help you cope. Continue reading

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Why I Chose a Pet Urn to Honor My Dog

Dog, Rottweiler - Figurine Pet Cremation Urn

Trooper was more than my dog—he was my best friend when I was a young woman and then later on in life, he became a trusted guardian to me and my children. He gave us all unconditional love for nearly fifteen years, until old age and kidney failure took his life. Continue reading

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Green Choices

China Green/Pink Cloisonne Cremation Urn

More and more people are increasingly environmentally conscious. They seek to minimize the negative impact on the health of the Earth with responsible choices. This includes making “green” choices in end of life decisions. The embalming and burial process utilizes many hazardous chemicals, and emits a lot of carbon, not to mention rendering large amounts of ground unavailable for productive uses. Continue reading

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Urns For Cremated Remains

Sweet Baby Boy Music Box Cremation Urn

It is a heart breaking and sorrowful time for anyone to lose a family member or loved one. For those animal lovers, losing your favorite pet to death can be very difficult as well. Nothing can replace the loss of our loved ones but we can always remember them and cherish the wonderful memories with cremation urns. Continue reading

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Wooden Urns – A Classical Choice

Warwick Simplicity Mahogany Wood Cremation Urn

It is popular nowadays to have a preference on how someone would like their remains to be kept. They can either choose to bury them in a tomb or use urns for the cremated remains. With cremation becoming popular, so are the options available for the type of urns, their size and materials they are made from. Wood urns are a popular classical choice for a variety of reasons. Continue reading

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Choosing Funeral Urns for a Funeral

Bronze Chest Insert - Engravable

Death is inevitable and it is certain to occur. Nobody is ever prepared for it and the thought of death rattles people. When a loved one passes on, we normally want to give them the best send off. Some of the relatives and family members might leave their wishes on how they would want to be buried. In the past burial was the most respectable send off to a loved one, however in the recent times people have started diverting from the norm and prefer cremation services. Continue reading

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Cremation Urns the Best in Preservation of Pet’s Memories

Infinity Classic Brass Cremation Urn

Just like when a love one dies, you can have the same memories when you also happen to lose a pet that you were fond of. To make sure that you retain the memory of your pet and you never forget it, you can have your pet cremated just like the people. The remains are preserved in cremation urns which you can keep in your home. Continue reading

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