Pet Grave Markers
People having beloved pets as part of their family is nothing new, but what has changed over the last decade or so is the care and expense people go to when it comes time to say goodbye to them. As loving owners we must make arrangements for our pet’s remains. While cremation seems to be the predominant method, many owners still choose to bury their companions. This has led to a growing need for quality pet grave markers. The pet grave marker business continues to grow and evolve and has even caught the attention of traditional monument makers who now along with their “human” markers will make a custom pet grave marker for you family.
Granite Pet Grave Markers
Our most popular pet grave markers are made of granite. The granite pet grave markers are generally a smaller version of what might be placed at a human grave site. These sturdy pet grave markers can be made of black granite (our most popular) gray granite or red granite. They can vary in size from 6” x 10” and about 1” thick up to 2 to 3 feet across and several inches thick. Besides lasting a lifetime our granite pet grave markers can also be personalized very nicely. The larger ones can actually be carved using a sand blaster, the smaller version is done using a laser. The laser engraved pet grave markers are quite popular as you cannot only choose the font and style of writing you want, but you can actually take your favorite photo of your lost friend and transpose directly on to the granite. The clarity is amazing, of course, the better the photograph the better it will come out on the stone. You can also add sentimental touches such as little paw prints or a heart. Before engraving any of the granite pet grave markers a template or sample of the stone will be e-mailed to you for your approval. For these reasons and others, our granite pet grave markers are a wonderfully loving way to mark your pets final resting place. (ADD A LINK TO MORE INFO OR PAGE ON GRANITE PET GRAVE MARKERS)
STONE PET GRAVE MARKERS
For outdoor use, the stone pet grave markers are an excellent choice. Generally speaking, they are a little more economic than granite but still offer a variety of choices. These pet grave markers are made of cast stone. They are made to be weather proof and are also guaranteed to last a lifetime. Stone pet grave markers are made in a variety of shapes and sizes including a paw print shape or even the shape of a heart. Many of them come with pre-cast messages such as “gone but not forgotten” or “dogs leave paw prints on your heart” There can also be the choice of adding a brass plate which would have a personal thought on it, many times just the pets name and their dates of birth and death. Another popular choice for the stone pet grave markers are the ones made to look like a real natural stone. Made of crushed granite and resin they actually stones make wonderful memorials for your back yard garden. They are available in 2 sizes and a choice of 2 colors, limestone finish or simple black finish. These pet grave markers also serve a dual purpose as they contain a compartment in which you can safely and securely place your pet’s cremains hence serving not only as a grave marker but also as an urn. They also come with a UV protected plate attached where you can add a simple epitaph. (LINK TO MORE INFORMATION ON STONE MARKERS)
CARRUTH PET GRAVE MARKERS
George Carruth is an acclaimed artist and designer of many of their pet grave markers. George’s work is meticulously hand cast from original clay and stone sculptures. These cast stone markers can be very ornate and are offered in a wide variety of designs, shapes, and sizes. A popular example would be our Celtic Tree of Life pet grave marker. This marker is designed using the Tree of Life in the center surrounded by Celtic knots. It can also be personalized with 2 lines of writing up to 16 characters per line. Other popular Carruth pet grave markers include the Floral Pet grave marker and the Celtic pet grave marker. (LINK TO PAGE).
SLATE GRAVE MARKERS
You can immortalize your lost companion with one of our slate pet grave markers. Made from genuine US slate, a natural product of the earth, they will last a lifetime in any climate. All our slate pet grave markers are deeply carved and then painted with durable exterior enamels. We offer several shapes and sizes including our traditional round top slate pet grave marker, rectangular slate pet grave marker, and our round slate pet grave marker. (SET OF LINKS TO SIGNS OF ALL KINDS PAGE)
GARDEN PET MARKERS
Another way of showing respect and love for your lost pet is with a simple garden pet grave marker. Made from durable rust free aluminum and will mark a permanent resting place. These elegant markers come in a wide variety of shapes sizes and colors. You can choose an option that will match colors of the flowers in your garden or even the color of your home. Among the more popular choices are the dog or cat angel pet grave marker, cat or dog mini arch pet grave marker and our rainbow bridge pet grave marker. Click here for more information on the Garden Pet Grave Markers
