Cat Memorials

Pet loss can be an extremely difficult experience for pet owners. Cats provide unconditional love and companionship. When a cat owner loses a cat, the cat owner may struggle with accepting the death of a cat. Some cat owners choose to have cat memorial items in remembrance of their departed cat.

Memorials for cats can come in a variety of forms. Some cat owners choose to have a small tombstone placed at the cat’s burial site. Other cat owners like to have a cat memorial that is visible in the home. Pictures in frames are often used as a memorial for a beloved cat. One way to add a personal and creative touch to a memorial is to create a small scrapbook of special photos and treasured memories of the cat.

A shadowbox may be used to feature the favorite toy, collar, and photographs of the cat. A shadowbox is a display that consists of different compartments. Often, the front of the shadowbox is covering in glass to protect the items it contains. A cat owner may want to select a poem or scripture to include in the shadowbox or scrapbook.

Some cat owners choose to have jewelry to remind them of their cat. Some commercially available jewelry is designed for this. Pendants and charms in the shape of a cat are sometimes used as a simple reminder. Some cat owners place a small picture of the cat in a locket that they wear.

Instead of using jewelry that is sold commercially, the cat owner may want to make a necklace or bracelet. When making a necklace or bracelet, the cat owner can choose charms that reflect the memory of the cat. Some charms that are available at craft supply stores feature words and shapes that can be chosen to personalize the jewelry.

Whatever the cat owner chooses to do, the individual should choose to do something that will make them feel better about the loss. The cat memorials will not cure the grief that a cat death causes, but it can help the healing process. Sometimes, doing something creative can help a grieving person accept the loss and treasure the memories.