For many of us pets are beloved members of the family. When they pass the grief can be unbearable. Lots of people dont have the means to see their pets buried in a pet cemetery, so a place in the yard becomes the final resting place. Just because you cant afford a fancy production upon your pets passing, doesnt mean you cant create a nice memorial.
Whether the lost pet was a dog, cat, rabbit or bird you can easily make a memorial from a cinder block. Set the block on top of the grave with the blocks openings facing upward. You can dig a hole through each of the blocks openings, to plant flower seeds, or you can set potted plants down in the openings. The flowers can be real, silk or even plastic.
If you want to add the pets name to the memorial simply paint it on the front of the cinder block before placing the block on the grave. Another way to honor the pet is to use a wire and piece of cloth to make a name banner. Choose thin cloth that is suitable for outdoor use. Paint the pets name onto the cloth freehand or by using a stencil. Add stenciled flowers, stars or other shapes. Wrap one end of the cloth around a wrought iron wire and use spray adhesive to secure it. The wire can be pushed into the ground in front of, behind, or beside the cinder block memorial. Create a much smaller memorial by using a brick instead of a block. The holes in the brick will allow you to put bouquet-type floral arrangements into the brick. There are three holes in a normal brick so you can make all sorts of combinations. Create one memorial by placing a flag-type name banner for the center hole, then a bouquet on each side, in the two remaining holes. Or, place three bouquets in the brick, one in each hole. Make the name banner separately and place on a wrought iron stake. If you have a little more room you can create a unique burial marking for the pet. Arrange bricks or rocks into a square, circle, heart shape or oval. Arrange rocks, inside the perimeter of the shape, to spell out the pets name. Or create the shape and place a name banner, on a stake, inside the shape. A piece of Styrofoam makes a great tombstone for a pet dog or cat. Kick boards, made for helping kids in a pool, are the perfect shape. Theyre inexpensive and can be painted and otherwise embellished. Make sure the paint you use is safe for Styrofoam. Some paints can actually melt the Styrofoam kick board. Paint the entire kick board, then paint the name of the pet, or just paint the pets name on the plain kick board. The great thing about the kick board headstone is that you can insert the flowers directly into the Styrofoam. Use a stick or trowel to create a trench to hold the kick board. Hold the headstone in place while you tamp the dirt around the bottom. Stacking a few stones around the base of the headstone will help hold it in place. Use small bouquets of flowers to embellish the tombstone. The flowers can be set amongst the rocks or inserted directly into the Styrofoam. Position the flowers in the front of the headstone or on the sides. The Styrofoam headstone can hold flags and other memorial items. Its a very sad thing when a favorite pet dies but you can remember your pet forever by creating a loving memorial. There are many different choices for creating memorials that are inexpensive yet beautiful. Whether you have a little space or a lot you can make a special place for your late pet. No matter what type of pet you had youll think of him or her and remember the good times whenever you see the memorial.
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