Pet memorial stones
A memorial stone gives you a quiet place to stop and remember. Here is how to choose one that lasts, what to write on it, and how to add your pet's own paw print.
Choosing a stone that lasts
For the garden, granite and slate are the strongest choices. They shrug off rain and frost, and the engraving stays crisp for years. Resin and cast stone are lighter and cost less, which suits a planter or a sheltered spot, but they can weather faster.
What to write
Most stones carry a name, the years, and a short line. Fewer words engrave more clearly and are easier to read from a step away. A few ideas:
- "Forever in our hearts"
- "Our good boy" or "Our sweet girl"
- "Loved every day"
- "Home is where you were"
Add their real paw print
A generic paw is lovely. Their own paw is better. If you have a print, or a photo of one, upload it to the paw print tool and download the SVG. Send that to the stone maker and they can engrave the exact shape of your dog's or cat's paw.
Garden, planter or indoors
A flat marker sits flush with the lawn and is easy to mow around. An upright stone suits a flower bed or the spot where they liked to lie in the sun. If you rent or might move, a smaller indoor plaque on a stand can come with you.