Pet 'Urnaments:' New Urn Design To Honor Deceased Pets:

Bones & Paws Urnament with base for photo: © UrnamentsThe death of a pet is among the worst experiences imaginable for a pet owner. In fact, a neighbor once told me months after his dog died that his dog's loss was harder on him than than the loss of his parents. Certainly pet deaths are devastating to those who care for a pet, especially because it is we who are inevitably responsible for the decision to end a pet's life.

With that in mind, I touch on the subject of these new designs in pet urns gingerly, as it's a difficult topic for all of us, but one that eventually needs addressing.

If you do have your pet cremated and wish to keep his or her ashes, Urnaments are a new design, much like the famous Fabergé hand-painted porcelain eggs that originated in Russia in the 19th Century. Urnaments, a combination of the words 'urn' and 'ornaments,' are used to celebrate the lives of people, as well as pets, and they are festive, not somber, as are some of the more traditional cremation urns.

Leaping Dog Urnament encased: © Urnaments

Resting Cat Urnament in case: © Urnaments

Urnaments have a pretty camouflage for the screw-type opening of the egg shape....

Urnament opening: © Urnaments

Urnaments' designers show how these urns can be used ornamentally....

Of course, you can display the Urnaments more somberly, if you choose. And, you are not restricted to the dog and cat Urnaments. Other styles are available without 'classifications' that confine you, so they can be used for any pet. The space for a photo in each stand mounting provides opportunity for personalizing the Urnament.

For more information, visit Urnaments.

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