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Best Dog Memorial Gifts
Our dogs play a special role in our lives, and when they die, we might find some comfort in memorializing them in a special way. Whether it’s a dog figurine or a special picture frame or a number of other choices, a dog memorial gift is a wonderful gift for anyone who has recently lost a pet or even for someone whose pet died long ago. It’s a great way to keep a person’s memories of a dog alive.
Best Overall Dog Memorial Gift
- Handcrafted
- Thoughtful
This hand-painted plaque of a child hugging a dog is one of the more thoughtful ways to honor your deceased pet. Artist Susan Lordi handcrafts these beautiful mementos in her studio in Kansas City, Missouri, so you'll know this figurine was made with love and care. These pieces of art are a lovely expression of friendship and love of our pets.
- Handcrafted
- Thoughtful
This hand-painted plaque of a child hugging a dog is one of the more thoughtful ways to honor your deceased pet. Artist ...
Best Budget Dog Memorial Gift
- Stone-like Look
- Affordable
The Carson Faithful Angel Dog Memorial Figurine is a great keepsake to remember your devoted dog. Made of hand-painted resin to give the appearance of stone, this figurine is a lovely, affordable option. It'll make a thoughtful gift for someone mourning the loss of their special companion. It's small enough to fit on your bookshelf or even in a shadow box wi...
- Stone-like Look
- Affordable
The Carson Faithful Angel Dog Memorial Figurine is a great keepsake to remember your devoted dog. Made of hand-painted r...
Most Durable Dog Memorial Gift
- Elegant
- Touching
The Pawprints Pet Memorial Frame is a beautiful way to memorialize your dog or send condolences to someone else mourning the loss of their best friend. The memorial features a touching sympathy poem (written by Teri Harrison) and also comes with a metal tag that can be engraved or replaced with your own dog’s tag. There's also an option to get it with an a...
- Elegant
- Touching
The Pawprints Pet Memorial Frame is a beautiful way to memorialize your dog or send condolences to someone else mourning...
Our Other Favorite Dog Memorial Gifts
- Collar Display
- Nice Quality
The Pearhead Pet Memorial Sentiment Frame is a great way to put your deceased dog's collar on display instead of stashing it in a drawer or closet. There’s also room for a favorite picture of your dog. You'll look over at this memorial and remember the good times you had with your dog. The solid wood frame is of nice quality and hand-finished in rich espre...
- Collar Display
- Nice Quality
The Pearhead Pet Memorial Sentiment Frame is a great way to put your deceased dog's collar on display instead of stashin...
- Unique
- Weatherproof
The Pet Memorial Wind Chime by Pawprints is a great pick for an "in memory of" gift that can be displayed inside or outside of the home. The wind chime, which is made of high-quality material, will withstand the elements in case you do decide to display it on a patio or other outdoor area. Similar to the Pawprints standing memorial frame, the wind chime come...
- Unique
- Weatherproof
The Pet Memorial Wind Chime by Pawprints is a great pick for an "in memory of" gift that can be displayed inside or outs...
- Poignant
- Eye-Catching
The Elegant Signs Dog Memorial Gift features a sweet sentiment that many pet owners can deeply relate to and a space for a 4-inch-by-6-inch photo. It's a great gift for someone mourning the loss of a pet or the perfect item to purchase for yourself to memorialize your own deceased dog. The frame has a high-quality finish and look and will stand out on a dres...
- Poignant
- Eye-Catching
The Elegant Signs Dog Memorial Gift features a sweet sentiment that many pet owners can deeply relate to and a space for...
- Beautiful Sound
- Recycled
The ASTARIN Pet Memorial Wind Chime's 30-inch-long tubes are made of recycled aluminum that are hand-tuned and emit a soothing, beautiful sound. Unlike some pet memorial wind chimes, the ASTARIN is not a novelty item and functions as an actual wind chime. It also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you ever move or sell your house, the chimes allow ...
- Beautiful Sound
- Recycled
The ASTARIN Pet Memorial Wind Chime's 30-inch-long tubes are made of recycled aluminum that are hand-tuned and emit a so...
- Thoughtful
- Affordable
The BANBERRY DESIGNS Pet Memorial Ceramic Picture Frame makes the perfect gift for a friend or relative mourning the loss of their pet. This sturdy desktop frame fits a 4-inch-by-6-inch photo of your beloved dog. The wording at the top of the frame is heartwarming to any pet owner. Reviewers have a lot of positive things to say about this in-memory-of gift
- Thoughtful
- Affordable
The BANBERRY DESIGNS Pet Memorial Ceramic Picture Frame makes the perfect gift for a friend or relative mourning the los...
- Customizable
- Weatherproof
The Pawprints Remembered Pet Memorial Stone comes with a customizable picture frame so you can add a photo of your beloved dog. Some chose to use this piece outside as a headstone while others use it indoors as a photo frame. The item is made of weatherproof resin so it looks and functions as a real stone.
- Customizable
- Weatherproof
The Pawprints Remembered Pet Memorial Stone comes with a customizable picture frame so you can add a photo of your belov...
Losing a pet is a painful experience. A dog memorial gift is a great way to let someone know you feel their pain while also helping them to memorialize their pet. Gifts in memory of a dog come in many forms — picture frames, shadow boxes, wind chimes, jewelry, figurines, statues, etc. They also vary in price depending on the item.
You should treat a person losing a dog as if they've lost a loved one (because they have). You can always send a card, but a dog memorial gift specifically for the loss of a pet is a great way to show them you care.
People who don’t have pets might not understand whether grief over a pet is appropriate. Receiving a gift to memorialize a dog shows the grieving owner that you understand how they feel and appreciate the magnitude of their loss.
Everyone is different, but some experts believe that memorializing a pet with an "in memory of" gift can help the grieving process.
