Official American Kennel Club Dog Urn

by CJ 15. February 2012 09:00

This beautiful American Kennel Club® urn featuring the official AKC logo is an elegant way to memorialize your faithful dog. Your dog's photo takes center stage on the urn's top. The AKC logo is embossed on the front of the metal casing, above a plaque that allows you up to 4 lines of text. Perhaps include your dog's name, years of birth and death, and a motto to remember her by.

The urn is made of burnished copper and bronze die-cast aluminum. The base's clear-coat finish gives it the appearance of wood. The urn measures 9"H x 6"W x 8"D and has a 109 cubic inch capacity. It costs $149.99 with free customization. Among the thousands of dog urns out
there, this is the only one in the world officially licensed by the American Kennel Club.

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Planning for End-of-Life Pet Expenses

by CJ 1. February 2012 09:00

When your beloved pet comes to the end of his or her life, one of the last things you want to be worrying about is the cost of medical treatment, euthanasia, burial or cremation. Your emotions are overwhelming, and having to figure out how to pay for these expenses just isn't something you should have to be thinking about. Thankfully, insurance coverage for your pet is becoming more and more common and affordable. While pet insurance has been around since 1890, only recently has it become so readily available. 

Different plans offer highly varied coverage for end-of-life expenses, so do your research. Most pet health insurance plans are intended to help you with medical expenses during your pet's life to keep him healthy. But some plans do offer coverage for final expenses. Some plans will pay up to a specified amount (typically around $100-$200) for burial or cremation expenses. Some will pay for euthanasia should your pet need it. Others will reimburse your for the purchase price of your pet should he die from accidental causes.

Here are just a handful of popular pet insurance plans that have plans that cover final expenses:

The time to think about insurance coverage for your pet is of course while he is healthy and happy. Though you may not want to envision the possibility of your pet's death, the truth is that it's just good planning and will be a lot easier now than when your pet is nearing the end of his life. 

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Digital Pet Photo Urns

by CJ 18. January 2012 08:54

 

We all know that spending time looking over photos of our lost pet can help us to remember all of the good times we had with them. It helps us to slowly heal as our hearts are lifted with all of the bright memories. With the low cost of digital photography, we often have hundreds of photos to aid in this process. A digital photo urn enables you to turn your photos and your pet's ashes into a vibrant, dynamic memorial to your pet.
 
These memorials are available in beautiful, warm oak and walnut. The 7" screen provides an ample platform to see your photos in all their detail. The urn comes with a battery-operated remote control, 256MB internal memory and power supply cord. It also comes with a USB cable so you can quickly and easily transfer your photos from your computer to the memorial.

Every time you see your digital photo pet urn, it will provide you with a pleasant reminder of your loved pet in the form of a display of your favorite photos. Keep those memories alive and honor your pet with this beautiful memorial.

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Books on Pet Loss

by CJ 4. January 2012 08:59

The loss of a pet can be devastating. Often, your pet has become a true, integral part of the family. When they pass, you experience immense amounts of grief. It can be hard to deal with the strong emotions and learn to heal. Thankfully, you don't have to figure it out on your own. There are many helpful resources out there to help you to move through the grieving process in a healthy way. Here are a few books that may help you to find some measure of comfort.

 
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan D. Wolfelt PhD
Author Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD is the director for the Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is well-respected and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live and Today. His book covers topics such as understanding  your emotions, why grief for a pet is unique and creating pet memorials.

The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
Wallace Sife is a psychotherapist and the founder of the Association for Pet Bereavement. His book is particularly meant to help the pet owner whose sense of loss is misunderstood or even ridiculed by those around them. Sife shares compassionate, practical advice on grieving and includes case studies to illuminate his points.

How to Roar: Pet Loss Grief Recovery by Robin Jean Brown
Robin Jean Brown is a fellow pet-owner who understands the loss of a pet in a very personal way. She shares her story with you, then writes and provides journaling questions on topics chosen to help you process your own feelings.

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
So many people have found this book helpful that it's in its 3rd edition. Allen covers many possible emotional reactions and introduces coping strategies. She also offers wisdom on such difficult subjects as euthanasia, choosing a final resting place and helping children to cope.

Cherished: 21 Writers on Animals They Have Loved and Lost edited by Barbara Abercrombie
Grieving can be very lonely, so Barbara Abercrombie sought to help pet owners out by bringing together these fine stories from known writers so you know you're not alone. The book includes offerings by Anne Lamott, Jane Smiley and Jacqueline Winspeare, among many others.

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Telling Your Child About a Pet’s Death

by CJ 21. December 2011 09:00
It can be very hard for parents to break the news of the death of a pet to their child. A pet’s death is often the first major loss that a child experiences, so it’s only natural for parents to want to cushion the blow for them as much as possible. Some struggle with whether or not to tell the child was has really happened, thinking that perhaps it would be better to provide some other explanation for why their pet is no longer around.

However, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology recommends being open and honest with children about the death of a pet. You might want to save your child pain now by hiding the truth. But providing vague or untruthful answers can lead to feelings of anxiety, confusion and mistrust later.

Of course, there are still ways for you as a parent to cushion your child when you tell them about your pet’s death. You don’t need to make your explanations long or complex. Simply love your child through the experience. Pick a familiar, comfortable setting for your conversation. Tell them the news gently, with a soothing voice and manner. Put a loving arm around them.

Once you’ve told them the bad news, answer their questions simply, honestly and in words that they will easily understand. Give them a chance to talk about their feelings without shame, and share your own feelings. Let them know that it is normal for them to miss their pet and experience grief. Make sure that they know they should come to you with any questions they have later.  

Once you’ve broken the news, you should allow your child to grieve in his or her own way. This could mean holding a burial ceremony for your pet, helping to choose or make a pet memorial, drawing pictures or writing stories and poetry.

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Memorials for a Lifetime

by CJ 7. December 2011 09:00

Our motto here at Best Friend Services is, "Memorials for a Lifetime." Today, we'd like to share with you a little bit about the thought that went into adopting that phrase for our business.

When you lose a beloved pet, it is even clearer what an important part that pet played in your life. Whether it was your dog who accompanied you everywhere you went, or your cat who was always waiting to snuggle with you when you got home from work, your pet had a strong physical and emotional presence in your life. When a pet passes on, your own life continues without that special presence.

But just because your pet is no longer physically with you doesn't mean that the memories generated during his lifetime have to die with him. That's where we got the idea for our motto. You see, memorializing your pet's remains with an elegant pet urn help you to preserve the memories of your pet's lifetime. In such a way, you can keep them alive for the rest of your lifetime. That is why a pet urn or memorial from Best Friend Services is a memorial for a lifetime. 

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Lasered Black Burial Marker

by CJ 31. October 2011 19:38

For many, an important part of the grieving process when they've lost a pet is choosing a way to honor his memory. Whether you've chosen to bury your lost friend at home, cremate his remains or find him a plot in a cemetery, a burial marker can serve as a visual reminder of his life and memory. 

Best Friend Services understands how important finding the right memorial for your beloved pet is. We offer several choices for burial markers, all of them tasteful and elegant. One option is this beautiful lasered black marker. Choose from five different sizes, from small (4" x 7" x 2") to jumbo (10" x 16" x 2"). 
A solid, polished block of black granite is etched with your chosen words. Include your pet's name, the dates of his life and some words of love, or come up with your own unique tribute. Next to your inscription appears a beautiful picture of your pet. You can send us a digital copy of your image, or mail us a photograph. We can even remove elements of the photo that you don't desire to appear on the memorial.

Honoring a Pet

by CJ 14. October 2011 07:27

Best Friend Services is a company that strives to help customers honor their pets appropriately and with love.  We understand that losing a pet is like losing someone in your family or a best friend.  We want to mourn with you and offer a variety of products that allow you to commemorate your lost pet. 

If you are looking for something that keeps the memory of your lost pet with you forever then Best Friend Services has a variety of elegant urns and jewelry perfect for this occasion.  The urns are hand-crafted with beautiful hardwoods, marble, and precious metals.  The gorgeous jewelry is available in silver or gold and has a variety of styles to fit your needs perfectly.  Some of the products are available specific for dogs or cats.

Best Friend Services makes these products because it is a part of the grieving process you go through when you lose a pet.  The pet urns are a way of honoring your pet and keeping their memory with you always.  If you or a friend are going through this hard time, please take a moment to look at the products available.  Let us help you through this process.

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Losing a Pet is Never Easy

by CJ 30. September 2011 23:10

 

When you lose a pet that is close to you, it is one of the hardest things to go through.  It is important to honor and remember your pet just like you would a special person in your life.  This pet was another member of your family and giving him or her the proper burial is part of the grieving process.

Best Friend Services know what it is like to lose a member of the family and wants to help you through the grieving process.  A great way to honor your pet is by keeping them close to you through a hand-carved urn.  The Paw Print brass vase design is the highest quality and one of the featured urns this month.  These vases truly are a thing of beauty because old-world artisans from India carved them.  The gorgeous vase comes with a threaded screw-on top that makes it easy and safe to keep around.   

This Paw Print, hand-carved vase is a beautiful and elegant way to remember your beloved pet.  Take a moment to check out this incredible urn that helps bring closure to a difficult situation.

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A Way to Keep Your Best Friend Close

by CJ 27. September 2011 13:44

When you lose a pet that is part of your family, it is incredibly hard. This pet was your best friend and helped you through a lot of hard times in your life.  They loved you unconditionally and respected you no matter what.  They were always there for you.  In this grieving period, it is hard to let go of such an important part of your life.

Best Friend Services offers pet owners a way to keep a part of their pet with them always.  This elegant keepsake pendant is a perfect way to keep your former best friend close to your heart.  The pendant is hand-crafted from solid sterling silver and includes a 20 inch chain.  This pendant is designed to keep a tiny clip of hair or portion of cremains to help remember your pet. 

This featured memorial is a way to remember your loved one and keep a piece of them close to you forever.  Please take a moment to look at this classic pendant that preserves the memory of your pet.

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