Cat Memorials

Some individuals view cats as aloof and independent, but for those of us who've owned one, we all know they could be just as loving and affectionate as dogs. A bond of a cat and its owner can be defined as that relating to losing that feline friend can be as painful as losing someone you care about. At a love one's death, we're reminded of how a gift of life is worth-particularly the life of a pet-and somehow, some people would want to give honor to signify our appreciation for that happiness your pet cat brought you. Ideas of cat memorials are defined below:

*A pet graveside ceremony. This may consist of anything that brings meaning to those who're saying good-bye-there are no rules. For a few, this type of memorial could be enough, but for others, it would not justify losing and the gratitude they feel.

*Cremation. Having a simple ceremony, put it in an urn or scatter in a special place; you can do any of these using a cat's cremains. For some, this brings more meaning than simple burial yet for a few, this is only a reminder of what's lost.

* A custom-made piece of jewelry. One might not consider jewelry among the variety of cat memorials, but some people choose to place a portion of fur or ashes in to a locket, or perhaps to add a portion of the ash in a piece of glass jewelry. For a few, it is a center point of healing, permitting them to carry a visual memory of their special friend; but for others, again, it might increase grief.

* A memory box. This box could be as simple as a small chest filled up with sentimental reminders, or might be designed for display containing the pet's favorite toy or even a clipping of fur. Yet again, though this might be useful to some, others think this can be a reason of extending the process of grieving.

There is another creative option for memorializing our feline friend: including the remains in a piece of art. This is why the appropriate artwork can bring joy and inspiration reminding us of life although some other visual points of interest emphasize death. One artist has brought this to heart, quite literally, by creating a series of limited-edition heart-themed prints specially made to give honor to pets. The cat's ashes or fur is what the artist is required to final coat the hand-finished print making each element a real original. The artwork is really a museum-quality giclee print, discreet and suitable for public display. For some people, this sort of action may be the best choice among the options for cat memorials, since it can serve as an expression of gratitude for the life of that special friend-and helps heal the grief along the way.