Personalized pet memorial stones are a beautiful and meaningful way to honor a pet that has passed away. Many people choose such stones to use as headstones or grave markers, although you can place one anywhere you'd like to create a special memorial. Pet memorial markers typically have space for several lines of custom engraving, and many also feature images, or you may choose a pet headstone with a photo of your pet for further personalization.
Engraved pet memorial stones customized with the name of your pet, along with dates of birth and death and a short message, can be a lovely addition to a garden or yard. The amount of custom engraving that you can add will depend on the size and shape of the stone, but it's not uncommon to have room for at least 3 lines of text of 14-20 characters each. You may want to think about what you'd like to have engraved on your personalized pet headstone before you choose a stone so that you know you'll have the room.
Memorial Stone Materials
While granite pet memorial stones have a timeless style to them, there are a variety of options beyond the typical pet grave markers made of granite you might be envisioning. Some of the different materials that can be used to create personalized pet memorial stones include the following:
- Black granite
- Bluestone
- River rock
- Brick pavers
- Stone and resin blends
Due to the nature of natural materials, the exact size, color, and thickness of many of these stone memorials will vary. The order page for each will include an approximate size, shape, and color. No matter which material you choose, the engraving will be done by experienced and talented engravers. Most of these stones are specifically made to be weatherproof so that you can keep them outdoors as a memorial or headstone.
Personalized Pet Stone Cremation Urns
If your pet was cremated, you might want to consider personalized pet memorial stones that include a space to hold some or all the ashes. Rock pet urns, for example, are made in the shape of a stone but include a chamber inside that can hold from 30 to 300 cubic inches of cremains, depending on the size of the urn. These urns come in several different sizes, materials, and colors. In addition, there are stones that include only a small vial insert in which you can place a keepsake of your pet. For example, you might choose a personalized dog memorial stone with a cremains insert to hold just a pinch of the ashes while scattering the rest in a favorite park or play area.