Pet Memorial Stones Buyer’s Guide
Purchasing a pet memorial stone is something a lot of people don’t want to think about. Losing a beloved pet is not the easiest of times and the last thing you want is to spend too much time thinking about this sorrowful moment.
However, even though losing a pet is a hard thing, this is something that any pet owner deals with over time. Part of dealing with this process is making plans about pet memorial stones and other strategies to ensure that your beloved animal gets the best send off. When it comes to pet memorial stones, there are a few factors you have to consider before you buy any product.
Engraving
The message on the pet stone is crucial. The message is meant to help you keep the bond that you once shared with your pet. Pet memorial stones come with two types of engraved messages.
The first ones are customized, similar to other personalized dog products such as a personalized dog leather collar. When you order your stone, the seller will request to see if there are any specific messages that you would want to be engraved. This gives you a very good opportunity to actually customize the plate. You will also get plates that already come with imprinted messages. Don’t worry, these messages are all designed to give your canine buddy the sendoff that it needs.
However, a lot of people will prefer something customized. This is because there’s a chance that a lot of people will end up with pet memorial stones that all read the same. If you want something unique and different, custom designs are highly recommended.
Also, don’t forget to choose options that allow you to add a picture of your dog or another pet. As the saying goes, a picture can speak a thousand words. Pet memorial stones, similar to dog urns, that feature an image are also unique and highly personal.
Material
All of these pet memorial stones are often referred to as “stone” but make no mistake, this doesn’t mean they are real stones. Resin is the most commonly used material. You can still find a few pet memorial stones made using real natural stone, but they are incredibly rare. Despite this, most of these materials will look like real stone. You won’t even be able to tell the difference. They are also highly durable.
At the end of the day, it comes down to preference. If you would prefer a real natural stone, there’s nothing wrong with that. The most important thing is to make sure that the material used can withstand harsh weather, including rain and hail. Most of these pet memorial stones are placed outside in the garden. You don’t want something that will chip away due to the weather over time. After all, pet memorials are meant to provide lasting memories.
You can always choose to lay your beloved pet’s favorite items around the memorial stone, such as its dog bowl, dog brush and even its dog hair clipper.
Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Once you buy the pet memorial stone, it will need to be put somewhere. There are two options involved. You can either have the memorial stone installed somewhere in your garden or bring it to your house. The pet memorial stones can be hanged on walls or put somewhere on a shelf. This is often a question of personal preference.
But if you believe you need something for the outdoors, it makes sense to go for something durable that can withstand the torments of harsh weather. The great thing is that most pet memorial stones can be used indoors or outdoors.
You will notice that even some highly durable designs will feature a hole in the back for hanging. This versatility feature is crucial. It means that if you decide to hang the pet stone inside or put it somewhere in a garden, it will still be good enough to work in all cases.
