What if I told you that, in time, the pain will go away? That, years from now, you will look fondly on the good memories of your pet without your heart breaking? Well, it’s not only possible; it’s true. According to popular psychology, there is a process of grieving that most people go through when dealing with a loss. Understanding this process will help you see the light at the end of the tunnel of grief.

The theory of coping with death was developed by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and is easily recognized by the acronym DABDA: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Briefly, each stage of coping is described below:

1. Denial -- “There’s no way this could be happening to me."
2. Anger -- "Why me? I don’t deserve this.”
3. Bargaining -- “Maybe if I tried this new medication or procedure, he wouldn’t die.”
4. Depression -- “I don’t know how to deal with this. I’m just so sad.”
5. Acceptance -- “It will be okay. I can accept this.”

When grieving a loss of a pet (or any other loved one), it’s important to know that emotions like anger and denial are normal and that, although you may always miss your best friend, you will one day be able to move on.

If your emotions seem too much to handle on your own, don’t feel bad about seeking help, either from friends or from a professional. You can also consider letting Best Friend Services help you choose the best memorial for your pet. When you’ve moved through the grieving process, you’ll be thankful you’ve chosen to memorialize your loved one in such a special way. Having a physical remembrance in place for your pet can help you to find closure to the grieving process.

You may be prepared for the loss of your own pet, but what about your friends and family? Do they have a plan in place? Often times, when faced with the impending death of a loved one, people forget to ask some of the questions that should seem obvious: Will the pet be buried or cremated? How will we tell the kids? Will we hold a service? So, when a friend experiences a loss, there are plenty of ways you can help soften the blow and take care of some of the details for them.

Some ideas for how you can help:

- Arrange a casual gathering to share memories of and stories about the family pet. Plan it at a comfortable place with familiar friends and good food.

- Create a photo album of pet photos as a gift for your friend. If you can make it a surprise, it might be even more special to them.

- Bring your friend a homemade meal on their first day without their pet to give them a day off. Offer to eat the meal with them--they may want company. (Or they may not! Always ask first.)

- Help them choose a way to commemorate their pet in a more permanent way with a memorial plaque or urn. Best Friend Services offers various options for the perfect gift. But, if you can't decide which product is best, one safe bet is a Best Friends Services gift certificate.

No matter how you choose to help your friend mourn their loss, remember that being present and available to help is the best thing you can do. The rest will fall into place.

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 outthere, this is the only one in the world officially licensed by the American Kennel Club.

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:

• 24PetWatch covers accidental death, and euthanasia, including burial or cremation.
• Petplan Pet Insurance covers death from illness or injury.
• Petfirst covers burial or cremation.
• PetCare covers accidental death and euthanasia.

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. 

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.

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. 

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 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.