After your beloved pet passes away and you’ve buried or cremated him, the next thing you will want to do is honour his memory in some fashion. There are several ways you can honour your beloved furry companion after his passing. Pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves are a couple of the popular methods. Keep reading for more information on a variety of pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves.
What Are Pet Memorial Rocks and Dog Plaques for Graves?
Pet memorial rocks are a naturally lovely way to honour your pet. Whether you bury your pet or cremate them, you can use a pet memorial rock in your garden to preserve their memory. Pet memorial rocks are generally made of some type of stone and are engraved with your pet’s name, some meaningful words perhaps, and possibly a paw print.
Dog plaques for graves are a wonderful way to honour your pet’s memory and mark where they are buried, whether in your own yard or a pet cemetery. Dog plaques for graves are often also made of stone or another hard surface and engraved similarly to pet memorial rocks. However, they are usually square or rectangular rather than a natural rock look. Here are 100 quotes for the loss of a pet to say at the memorial or engrave on the plaques.
What Products Are Available for Pet Memorial Rocks and Dog Plaques for Graves?
Etsy seller Dave Williams’ shop StoneEngravingOnt offers a variety of custom pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves. While located in Canada, he ships to Australia and offers quality work.
Pet Memorial Rocks
Williams’ pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves can be displayed indoors or outdoors. They are made of stone and last longer than concrete or resin. Because they are made from naturally occurring stone, colour and shape can vary from piece to piece. All are hand-drawn and engraved, then painted with monument-grade paint so that the custom engraving lasts for a very long time.
Natural stone, rough granite
- 6–7″ in length — pet name + 20 characters
- 8–10″ in length — pet name + 40 characters
- 11–13″ in length — pet name + 50 characters
- 14–17″ in length — pet name + 60 characters
Natural river rock
- 4–5″ diameter (small) — pet name + 20 characters
- 6–7″ diameter (medium) — pet name + 35 characters
- 8″ diameter (large) — pet name + 50 characters
Portrait stones
Hand-drawn and engraved, not laser cut.
- 14 × 8 × 1″ — character limit: 50
- 14 × 12″ — character limit: 45
Dog Plaques for Graves
Smooth granite stone
- 11 × 5.5 × 1″ — up to 70 characters
Polished granite
- 12 × 12″ (heart-shaped) — up to 120 characters
- 12 × 6 × 1/8″ — up to 80 characters
Polished granite paw print
- 12 × 12 × 3/8″ — pet’s name + 65 characters, with an optional 15 characters in each toe
Stone Engraving Ont offers a wide variety of beautiful pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves. All of the custom items are made of naturally occurring stone that is made to last. While the items are made in Canada, they offer to ship to Australia. Check out Dave Williams’ amazing custom pet memorial rocks and dog plaques for graves.
