Pet Memorials

Losing a beloved pet can be very painful. Sometimes the grieving person finds their family or friends may not understand what the loss of a pet can mean. The grieving process is really much the same as grieving for a human loss.

For many of us, a pet is a member of our family. Just as we may choose to remember our family and friends with a permanent memorial, we may wish to do the same when we lose a pet.

We at John Pickard & Son can supply a lasting memorial for your pet, for you to place in your own garden or perhaps in a pet cemetery. The stones supplied are usually 2' high x 12" wide, and can be engraved with an inscription of your choice.

Please see:

• our Materials page for a choice of types of stone available.
• the different styles of text (opens in new pop-up window for you to print out)

If you have recently lost a dog, a cat, or other pet or animal friend, you may wish to visit the web site of the Animal Samaritans (opens in new browser window) where you will find a sympathetic ear, understanding and support at their pet bereavement service.

You will find other links in the Pets section of our Bereavement Resources page

The Rainbow Bridge - pet tribute

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,
Hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing.
They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth.
So each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up!
The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her into your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again and again,
and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet,
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.

Author unknown...

About the origins of the Rainbow Bridge poem
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