Gift Guides & Stories
Private vs Communal Pet Cremation: What's the Difference?
Private cremation means your pet is cremated alone and the ashes come back to you. Communal means several pets together, with no ashes returned. Here's the difference in plain terms, a side-by-side comparison, and the questions worth asking before you sign the form.
Dog Urns That Don't Look Like Urns: Beautiful, Modern Ways to Keep Them Close
You don't want your living room to feel like a mausoleum — and it doesn't have to. Modern dog urns can look like watercolor art, a porcelain flower jar, or a quiet figurine. Here are beautiful urns that don't look like urns.
Can You Put Your Dog's Picture on an Urn? Photo & Portrait Urns, Explained
Yes — you can put your dog's picture on an urn, either printed directly onto the ceramic or hand-painted as a watercolor portrait from your photo. Here's how it works, which photo to choose, and how to decide between the two styles.
Ceramic, Wood, or Metal? Choosing the Best Material for Your Dog's Urn
Which dog urn material is best? It depends on where the urn will live. Ceramic suits portrait artwork, wood blends warmly into a shelf, and metal is the most durable. Here's how to choose.
What to Write on a Dog Memorial: Engraving Ideas, Quotes & Short Sayings
Not sure what to write on a dog memorial? The formula is simple: their name, their years, and one short line. Here are engraving ideas and short sayings by personality — plus practical tips for stones, urns, candles, and jewelry.
Is It OK to Keep Your Dog's Ashes at Home? What to Do With Dog Ashes, Answered
Yes — keeping your dog's ashes at home is safe, legal, and one of the most common choices. Here's what to do with dog ashes, where to place the urn, and how families split ashes into keepsakes.
Dog Urns for Ashes: How to Choose the Right Size and Style for Your Dog
Every LovaPaws dog urn is rated for the dog weight it holds, so you match your dog's weight to the rating and you're done. Here's the full chart by weight band, breed examples, which styles come in each size — and what to do if your dog was over 88 lb.
Cat Urns for Ashes: How to Choose a Personalized Cat Cremation Urn
Cat urn size explained — a pounds-to-cubic-inches-to-millilitres conversion chart with breed examples, full vs keepsake urns, and the personalized ceramic, photo and wooden cat urn styles that fit each size.
Pet Memorial Urns as Gifts: What to Give Someone Who Lost a Dog or Cat
Is a pet cremation urn an appropriate sympathy gift? Yes — and for many people, it's the most meaningful gift they receive. This guide covers 4 urn styles that work well as pet loss gifts, from $29 keychain urns to $129 cement memorial boxes, plus advice on timing, engraving, and how to give one with care.
Pet Memorial Ideas: Meaningful Rituals & Ways to Remember a Pet
Meaningful pet memorial ideas — simple rituals to mark the loss, a memory box, a garden tribute, and personalized urns and keepsakes made from your pet's photo.
Cat Memorial Gift Ideas for Someone Who Lost Their Cat
Finding the right cat memorial gift can feel difficult. This guide covers thoughtful ways to honor a beloved cat — custom urns, portraits, candles, keepsakes, and gentle sympathy messages — for yourself or a grieving friend.
Dog Memorial Gift Ideas for Someone Who Lost Their Best Friend
Choosing a dog memorial gift can feel emotional. These thoughtful ideas help honor a beloved dog with custom portraits, candles, keepsakes and personal messages