Showing Up For People When They’re Grieving
It’s so important to be gentle with people who are grieving, to offer some gesture of support no matter what their loss is or if you understand it. I wanted to share some of those ways in which people showed up for us, in hopes that it might give you ideas on how to support your own friends or family members who are grieving.
Winter Solstice Pet Remembrance
The longest night of the year is dark, it’s cold, and for those of us grieving a beloved family member it can also feel very lonely. But the solstice also gives us an opportunity for remembrance and reflection in the midst of the busy holiday season.
3 Questions to Ask When Searching for an End-Of-Life Pet Photographer Near You
With so many pet photographers out there now, it can be difficult to wade through the choices, so how do you choose the best one for your needs?
5 Ways to Prepare For Your Pet’s End of Life Journey
If you have a pet that’s getting older or maybe has a terminal illness, and you still have some time together, there are some things you do to help yourself emotionally prepare for their passing.
Giving Our Pets a Sweet Goodbye
An Australian company called Sweet Goodbye is helping to ease the transition when our pets pass away. They provide Pet Farewell Ceremony Kits for burial or cremation.
Podcast Episode: Working with a Pet Memorial Photographer
On the Everything Pup Podcast we talked about what exactly pet memorial photography is, who it’s for, what to look for in a photographer, and some favorite ways to display the resulting images.
Additional Resources for Senior Pet Care and Pet Loss
I’ve gathered everything I wish I could have told myself into a two page guide with links to resources on Senior Pet Care and Pet Loss in hopes it will help you too.
What to write in pet loss sympathy cards
It can be difficult to know what to say when someone has experienced any loss, but the unique nature of losing a pet makes it even more harder to choose the right words.
Celebrate your pet with a custom etching
I’m so excited to be able to offer a handmade, artful solution for remembering our companion pets, even from a client’s own snapshot!
Adding a photo shoot to your pet’s bucket list
Looking at photographs transports us back to those moments in time. After they’re gone, photographs can help with the grieving process, and keep them “alive” in our hearts.
Finding joy through custom pet portraits
When we surround ourselves with people and creatures and things that bring us joy, it fills our hearts and makes life just a little more fun.
How do you know when it’s time to euthanize your pet?
Making the choice to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most difficult things we’ll ever have to do. Relieving their suffering by helping them pass peacefully is a great gift, but one that may come wrapped in doubt, confusion, and guilt.