Ashes, Fur, or a Photo: How to Choose a Pet Memorial Necklace
A pet memorial necklace can hold a small pinch of ashes, a little fur, or simply carry a photo portrait or name. There is no right choice for everyone. Start with what you would feel comfortable wearing and preparing.
Three questions to help you choose
Would you feel comfortable handling ashes?
If yes, an urn necklace for pet ashes may suit you. If you would rather leave the ashes where they are, you could choose a fur keepsake, a photo portrait, or a name instead. You can also take more time before deciding.
Would you like to see what is inside?
The small round urn pendant has a clear glass window, while the larger glass locket is clear on both sides. If you prefer a portrait or words on the outside, consider the photo urn pendant, cylinder, or four-sided bar.
Do you have a photo you would like to use?
For a photo piece, choose a bright, sharp picture with the whole face and ears visible. If you do not have one you want to use, a name can be your starting point.
If you want to keep a small pinch of ashes
These five urn necklaces each hold a small, symbolic amount of ashes. The main choice is what you would like the pendant to show.
- Pet Urn Necklace for Dog & Cat Ashes has a clear glass window and a small round pendant, 0.49 in across.
- Glass Urn Locket Necklace for Pet Ashes is larger, at 0.98 in across, with clear glass on both sides and optional engraving on the side band.
- Photo Engraved Urn Necklace for Pet Ashes carries a line portrait made from your pet’s photo on the front, with an optional name beside it.
- Cylinder Urn Necklace for Pet Ashes with Photo Charm pairs a slim cylinder with a separate engraved photo charm, with optional name engraving down the cylinder.
- 4-Sided Engraved Bar Urn Necklace for Pet Ashes has room for text on four sides, up to 10 characters per side.
Each of these is a necklace you fill yourself, at home, whenever you are ready. That is different from jewelry made by sending ashes away to be set into glass or resin.
Each style opens a little differently, and the bar needs a small flathead screwdriver, which is not included. Our guide to filling an urn necklace shows every opening, step by step.
If you would rather keep a little fur
If you have kept a few strands of fur, a pet fur keepsake can hold those instead. These four styles can hold a little fur:
- Pet Urn Necklace for Dog & Cat Ashes: a little fur behind a clear glass window.
- Glass Urn Locket Necklace for Pet Ashes: a few strands visible through clear glass on both sides.
- Photo Engraved Urn Necklace for Pet Ashes: a little fur inside, with a photo portrait on the front.
- Cylinder Urn Necklace for Pet Ashes with Photo Charm: a little fur inside the cylinder, alongside the separate portrait charm.
If you prefer a photo or name without ashes
Memorial jewelry without ashes may suit you if you want to remember their face or the name you called every day.
- Personalized Pet Portrait Necklace uses your photo for a portrait engraved on a round disc, with optional name and back text.
- Custom Pet Portrait Bracelet & Necklace turns your photo into a charm cut to your pet’s face shape, on a necklace or bracelet.
- Personalized Paw Print Bracelet carries a name or short message on each paw-shaped charm.
- Personalized Dog Ear Name Necklace combines a cut-out name with the dog ear outline you choose.
Choosing for someone else
If this is for a family member or friend and you are not sure how they feel about ashes, a photo or name piece is a gentle choice. The Pet Loss & Sympathy Gifts collection brings these choices together.
Caring for an urn necklace
Keep it away from water: take it off before showering, swimming, washing your hands, or exercising, and store it somewhere dry. Keep it away from perfume and cleaning products, too.
When you are ready to compare the pieces, you can find them in the Pet Memorial jewelry collection. There is no need to choose before you feel ready.