By Pet Caskets, March 27, 2009 | No User Reviews

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Our pets are members of our family. They love us, they comfort us, they make us laugh. Anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows that it's a painful time. If you have lost your pet recently, or if you want to plan and prepare for that time, this article will help you. Here are some tips for avoiding mistakes, choosing a pet urn, purchasing an urn, and deciding on a display location.

Avoiding Mistakes

• Pet urns should be tamper-resistant. Don’t purchase a pet urn that can be easily opened, especially if you will be placing it outdoors.
• Make sure that the material used is good quality and will stand the test of time. Stone, iron, or hardwoods are best.
• Don’t overpay. Some pet memorial websites offer urns that cost up to $4,500. Although your pet is priceless, you don’t need to spend an exorbitant sum to respectfully memorialize him or her. Affordable options exist.

Choosing a Pet Urn

• When choosing a pet urn, one important aspect is style. You’ll want to decide on a pet urn that will reflect your pet’s personality and meaning in your life.
• Ask yourself: What is the thing I will remember most? Do I want something formal? Playful? Heartwarming?
• Deciding on material and style is governed in part by where you plan to place the urn. Will you place the pet urn indoors? Outdoors? Prominently? Discreetly?

Purchasing a Pet Urn

• What is the appropriate time to purchase a pet urn? There’s no one right answer. Your feelings will best guide you. As your pet ages, you can begin to think about making a purchase in advance, or you can wait until the time has come.
• What is the cost of purchasing a pet urn? Although there are manufacturers who offer very expensive urns, there are affordable options that allow you to honor your pet without breaking the bank. Some affordable choices are: eBay – by far the best selection and price – keychain urns for under $10, large pet alder, poplar, and oak urns for around $20.

Displaying a Pet Urn

• It’s not necessary to display your pet urn at all. You may simply want to keep it safely stored to ensure the security of your pet’s ashes.
• Indoors – If you choose to display the urn inside, choose a place that has a special meaning to you...on a table at the foot of your bed, near the fireplace hearth, or on a table where your pet’s bed was placed.
• Outdoors – If you prefer to keep your pet urn outdoors, the same basic principle applies…choose a place that has meaning. Under a favorite tree, on the deck, or perhaps on the front or back porch.

By following these tips, you will be assured that your beloved friend will be remembered and protected forever.

Pet Urns on Amazon:

	Peaceful Pet Revolving Memorial Box Mahogany List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $34.99

	The Classic Cremation Urn. Hand Engraved Solid Brass With Silver Lacquer Coat. Includes Velvet Storage & Display Box, 3" Sale Price: $24.93

	Egyptian Aanubis *Bronze0* Canopic Jar Pet Dog Burial Urn Sale Price: $36.95

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