Memorial bricks dedicated to a beloved family pet can help you through the healing process.
It is a vast understatement to say that coping with the death of a beloved pet can be extremely difficult. Whether you've dealt with death before or not, losing a treasured companion is hard to handle. If you've recently lost a pet or even if you still fondly remember a pet from your childhood, dedicating a memorial brick to your lost pet can be a therapeutic way to acknowledge and act on your grief and help you on the path toward healing.
Engraved Message
Most memorial bricks for pets include the animal's name, approximate date of birth and death and a short commemorative message. The memorial bricks can be as simple as "Here Lies Rover," while others contain more personal messages. Your memorial brick is a place for you to put down in writing that you treasure the memory of your pet. If you'll always remember how affectionate your cat was, or how much your dog loved to play fetch, write it down and honor your pet's memory.
Size and Shape
Memorial bricks vary in size and shape. They are often modeled in the shape of an actual brick, but some are made in the shape of the animal being remembered. If you are purchasing your memorial from an organization, your choices will be limited, and your price range may determine which one you purchase. If you choose to make your own memorial, you can design it based on your skill level and the materials available to you.
Placing Your Memorial
Where you place your pet's memorial brick is up to you. If your pet is buried in your backyard, you may wish to place the memorial above its grave. Some pet cemeteries don't allow memorial bricks, so contact someone at the cemetery to find out whether you'll be allowed to place the memorial there. Some people choose quiet, beautiful spots in nature to place their memorial brick, such as between trees in their yard. If your memorial is an actual brick, you can even incorporate it into a brick wall or path with the engraving facing outward.
Purchasing a Memorial Brick
Memorial bricks can be purchased in various locations. Some animal welfare organizations and local animal shelters offer memorial bricks for pets. The price of memorial bricks purchased from this type of organization is often considered a donation to the facility, and your memorial brick is placed somewhere within or near the facility; many organizations dedicate memorial walls for this purpose. Other organizations offer memorial bricks for pets that you can take home with you, such as Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorials (rainbowbridgepetmemorials.com). Prices for memorial bricks vary greatly based on size, shape and venue of purchase. Memorials from animal welfare organizations typically cost around $40, while large custom memorials from other organizations can cost $250 or more.
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