Thursday, November 21, 2013

Online Memorials For Condolences For Loss Of Pet

By Georgia Diaz


Losing a pet can be a devastating and difficult time for any pet owner, offering condolences for loss of pet plays a vital role in any friendship. The pet has become a companion to talk to, play with and in some cases even exercise with. Coping with such a situation can be difficult and the support of friends and family play a vital role.

A gesture that many pet owners will appreciate is a card. There are many different cards available and choosing one that is suited to the pet owner's personality or that perhaps has an appropriate picture can be very comforting. When buying a card it is advised to hand write some of the content. There are many quotes and poems available online or even a personalized message will mean a lot to the receiver.

If the loss was an accident be sure to avoid words like "shocked" or "sudden". Very often in the case of an accident the owner may feel responsible to some extent and wonder what they could have done in order to prevent it from happening. Dwelling on matters like these is not a healthy part of the grievance system and should be avoided.

The online memorial consists of a variety of pages that allow friends and family to express their memories and grief in a very personal way. The first page will contain the name of the pet and the date they passed, along with a poem, quote or personalized message. The second page contains a lot of photos of the pet, usually up to 20 can be added but it depends on the host website.

Sometimes pet owners are overcome with grief when the passing on of a pet is still fairly new. Some people may find it comforting to talk about the beloved pet, reminiscing and sharing stories and memories that they enjoyed. A welcome gift to commemorate the passing on can perhaps be a well framed photo of the furry friend, so they can always be in their hearts.

When including any form of religion into the message consider it carefully. Beliefs tend to vary greatly and be careful of offending someone's religious beliefs. Even if you feel you are well acquainted with the grieving person you may not be in tune with what religious beliefs you share and which you do not.

A thoughtful gift or card can make someone feel special, temporarily making the grieving period easier. A bunch of seasonal flowers may be a thoughtful gift. Donating to a pet charity may be a great gift or even holding a service that celebrates the life of the pet. A nice gesture is also to plant a tree in their back yard, letting the pet figuratively live on through another living organism.

People handle the loss of pets differently and many grief in stages. Disbelief is often the start and they may seem fine at first. Be sure to check in with them regularly and be there in the long run, times may get tough later on in the grieving process and then they may need a friend. Offer condolences for loss of pet sensitively and with genuine sympathy, it may mean the world to them




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