Helping a loved one with the loss of a pet

Helping a Loved One with the Loss of a Pet

No one wants to see someone they care about sad; devastated; heartbroken. But the loss of a pet can bring on all these emotions. So, what can you do? How can you help? Understanding that your significant other, mother, father, sister, brother, or friend needs love and support will go a long way.

Many people feel as though they need to downplay the grief they feel over losing a beloved pet. Let them know that isn’t necessary. The cat, dog, bird, horse, whatever animal it was, played an important role in their life.

They should take all the time they need to grieve without being embarrassed. While your loved one is mourning, you can start planning.

Every pet owner wants to know that their dear companion was loved and cherished by others as well. Help your loved one through this difficult time by commemorating the life of their pet.

Memorial stones are one way of doing this.

Companies like Pet Monument Stones work with you to design beautiful keepsake memorials. Surprise them with a Granite River Rock or Blackstone Boulder engraved with the name of their pet as well as a special message, a photo or a clip-art graphic.

This is a tribute they can keep in the house or garden and take with them should they ever move. The simple act of paying your respects will touch them more than you could ever know.

When the memorial stone arrives, gather family and friends together and present the gift. Have everyone take a turn sharing a special memory of the dearly departed animal and say your final goodbyes. If it feels right, light a candle in their honor or hold a moment of silence.

One mistake often made is to ask when a new pet will come into the home. Even if asked with the best of intentions, this is the last thing your loved one will probably want to hear or think about. When the time is right for them, they will let you know.

Some people never get a new pet, others take years and some only take a few weeks or months. It will be a hard decision to make and one that shouldn’t be rushed. If or when a new pet does enter the picture, they will always have the memorial stone to look back on with a smile.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve the loss of a pet. Give your loved one space, time, company – whatever it is they need.

You may be grieving along with them or you may not understand it.

The thing to remember is, the pain is real and mourning is necessary to heal. Be a shoulder to cry on, an open ear, a silent companion when needed and a talkative one too. Just help your loved one keep the memory of their amazing animal alive.

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