Pet Memorials & Funerals

Losing a pet can be a devastating experience and having a pet funeral can be just as important as any other memorial service. Our pets are often with us for a long time, so it’s only right to plan a remembrance service that honors their memory.

Planning a memorial service is never easy, and it’s not something many of us want to have much experience with. If you’ve recently lost a beloved pet and want someone to guide the ceremony, get in touch with me and together we’ll create a fitting farewell for your pet.

For the pet memorial ceremony itself, it can be healing for everyone to do some kind of symbolic gesture. Some examples include:

• Lighting candles – this is a traditional ceremony gesture for religious and non-religious ceremonies
• Arrange photos of you and your pet to honor their memory
• Post your children’s drawings of your pet
• Show videos or create an image slideshow that attendees can watch while you all think about your pet
• Conduct a release ceremony, such as biodegradable lanterns
• Read a poem or symbolic story. This could be something you’ve written or a relevant memorial piece
• Plant a tree – this can be a great alternative to a gravestone, as it gives you a site to visit without being too obvious

Areas Served

Pet memorials & funerals can take place indoors or out, including pet cemeteries, personal homes, and special destinations.

I happily serve most of Southern Oregon, including (but not limited to):

• Ashland
• Medford
• Jacksonville
• Applegate
• Grants Pass