Celebrating the Life of Your Pet Through Ceremony

Throughout history, people have marked the loss of a family member with some form of ceremony. And because your pet was truly part of your family, it is completely natural to consider a pet remembrance service, a pet funeral, or a pet celebration of life in their honor. Whether you choose private burial or cremation, a meaningful ceremony brings comfort, healing, connection, and acknowledgment.

Our goal is to support families like yours in creating heartfelt and memorable tributes for their beloved companions—and we always welcome your ideas and creativity to design a ceremony that genuinely reflects your pet’s personality and the love you shared.

Golden retriever in a lush green forest, looking upwards with an open mouth.

Orange cat being gently petted by a person on their lap; indoors, soft lighting.

Chameleon perched on a hand, green, yellow, and brown scales.

Child holding a brown and white guinea pig in both hands, close-up.

Person feeding a tortoise fresh berries on green grass.

What is a Pet Remembrance Ceremony?

If you search for the word “ceremony,” you’ll find definitions such as “a formal religious or public occasion, often held to mark an event or anniversary,” or “a set of actions performed according to a traditional or established pattern.” With that in mind, you may find yourself wondering, “Is there a traditional format for a pet funeral?”

In truth, there really isn’t! Most of us understand the general purpose of a funeral, and we know that such gatherings serve two meaningful roles:

Bringing people together for comfort, support, and shared connection
Recognizing the influence the deceased had on the lives of those around them

This means you already have a strong starting point when planning a remembrance service for your pet, because you understand why it matters. To help you move forward with confidence, we encourage you to download our brief guide, Celebrate the Life of Your Pet through Ceremony, which offers ideas and inspiration. Created from years of supporting families after the loss of a beloved animal companion, this collection of suggested activities is designed to help you recall meaningful memories—offering comfort while keeping your pet’s love and presence close to your heart.

But don’t stop there. Our pet loss professionals have many additional ceremonial ideas and supportive suggestions to share. If you would like further guidance, please contact us. We promise to respond quickly.