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How Much Does It Cost to Cremate a Dog or Cat?
If you’re considering pet cremation services, it’s likely you’re asking, “How much does it cost to cremate a dog or cat?” The good news is that it’s not a lot of money. Most people can afford the cost. How Much Does It Cost to Cremate a Dog? Dog cremation services often cost more than a […]
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How Does Cremation Work
Are you asking, “How does cremation work?” If so, it’s a good question. Being informed about the process will help you make a decision about this difficult topic. Cat and Dog Cremation When a pet dies, you will need to make an important decision. Pet cremation is one option available to you. What is pet […]
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What Is Pet Cremation?
Are you wondering what is pet cremation? If so, the easiest way to imagine it is to think of a human cremation. A similar process is involved. Understanding What Is Pet Cremation – The Pet Crematorium A crematory can be used for pet cremation, but there are a pet crematorium is also available in most […]
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A New Pet Will Never Replace One That’s Gone
Many people do not want to get a new pet because they feel as though they would be replacing the one that died. While it may seem that way, it’s not what you are doing. Anyone with a pet understands getting a new dog after one dies doesn’t mean you do not care about the […]
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Memorials for a Lifetime Commitment to Quality
In many of our product description on our site, you will see “high quality” mentioned. This may seem like we are trying to oversell you our urns, but that’s not what we are doing. At Memorials for a Lifetime, we believe it’s important to provide the best quality products possible. We know when we purchase […]
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How Meditation Can Help You Grieve the Loss of Your Pet
Meditation is an effective way to deal with stress. This is what makes it perfect for helping you grieve the loss of your pet. About Meditation Meditation is the practice of shifting your attention from one reference point to another one. It involves focusing on your breathing and bodily sensations. Many people use a mantra […]
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Why Action Is Best When It’s the Last Thing You Want to Do for Pain
When you lose your beloved pet, the last thing you want to do is act on it. Your mind and body feel the hit, and it naturally wants to run and hide from it. Facing it and acting on it is probably the last thing you want to do. The problem is that acting on […]
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Memorials for a Lifetime Wants to Make the Grieving Process Easier
Your beloved pet has died. You know life will go on, but you’re really sad inside. You want to do something different for your pet. You want to make this moment special to honor the great pet your dog or cat was. How Memorials for a Lifetime Helps This is the reason we started Memorials […]
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Dogs and Owners Look Alike
Many people believe that if you spend enough time with someone, you will start to look like that person. Well, it’s not only people – it can be dogs too. People can start looking like their dogs over time. If you’re looking over at your pooch wondering if that’s the case for you, don’t be […]
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Customizing an Urn for Your Beloved Pet
What if you could have your pet by your side forever? All you need is a crematory and pet urn. Since your beloved pet meant so much to you, customizing the urn may be good for you to do during this time of mourning. At Memorials for a Lifetime, we offer many ways for you […]
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Experts in Pet Loss
When you shop online, you may come across many sites selling pet urns. These sites often have one mission – make money off the loss of your pet. Most of them do not have the experience or empathy of losing a pet. They simply want your money. Memorials for a Lifetime – Our Mission Our […]
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Peace of Mind After Putting Your Dog to Sleep
You had to put your dog to sleep. It was the most difficult decision you’ve ever had to make. You hate that it was on you to decide when he would take his last breath. That is what makes you feel so low. It’s likely you had to comb through a lot of thoughts as […]
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Balinese – Cat Breed of the Week
The Balinese cat is beautiful. People often choose this breed when they want a cat that is full of personality and active. If you’ve had one of these, you know exactly what I’m talking about right now. Balinese are intelligent and affectionate. They love to be around their owners and their owners love to around […]
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Why You Should Know All of Our Products Are Shipped In-House
When you purchase products online, you may not think much about how it is handled before it is sent to you. For example, you probably assume the person you bought the product from packages it with care and sends it off to you. While this is the case many times, it’s not always. Sometimes, the […]
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5 Pet Loss Books to Help You Grieve
You can recover from the loss of your pet. It will take time, but you will live a life with joy in it again. While you mourn, books can help you process your feelings. The following are five books that we believe are great for dealing with pet loss. When Your Pet Dies This book […]
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Learn About Saint Francis – The Keeper of Pets
Saint Francis is the Catholic Saint known for his compassion towards the poor, sick, and animals. People turn to St. Francis to help them when they are struggling, especially during the loss of a pet. About St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis was named after France when his father returned home after a trip to […]
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Breed of the Week – American Bulldog
Many people confuse the English Bulldog with the American Bulldog because they are close in appearance. While they do look similar, there are key differences the American Kennel Club has identified that makes the American Bulldog quite unique. American Kennel Club Standards for the Bulldog The American Kennel Club has these standards for the American […]
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Pet Urn for a Spring Memorial Garden
Spring is approaching. Now is the time to start thinking about how you would like to commemorate your beloved pet. One of the ways we like to do it is with a memorial garden. A memorial garden can be as small or as large as you would like. Some people will simply choose a small […]
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Loving Life After the Loss of a Pet
After you lose a dear pet, you may feel as though you will never be able to find joy again. This little pet has brought you so much happiness that you just can’t imagine being able to move forward and feeling that way again. Fortunately, this isn’t as true as you may believe. You CAN […]
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Feline Breed of the Week – American Bobtail
American Bobtails are lovable cats. They will show you how much they love you over and over again. Their intelligence is obvious, as they can be trained to do many things. Some people have even been able to train them to relieve themselves in a toilet. They enjoy being part of a family warming up […]
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Mickey’s Many Good-Byes – My Story
As a child, I never thought my pet dog would die. Of course, I knew he would eventually, but I never thought about that day. Unfortunately, I ended up experiencing the death of my dog more than once…. When I graduated high school and went off to college, I had to say goodbye to my […]
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Breed of the Week – German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a strong dog. If you’ve had one, you know how muscular, sturdy, and solid these dogs are. Their head is proportionate to their body with the forehead rounded. The nose is usually black, and it’s the only color it can be if it’s shown in a dog show. Some German Shepherds have […]
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Pursuit of a More Affordable Pet Urn
Memorials for a Lifetime was built on the premise that pet urns are expensive. If you’ve ever looked at pet urns sold on many websites and at crematories, you know they can cost you a lot of money. It can be a major investment for some people. Why Memorials for a Lifetime Started In a […]
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Frustration During Pet Loss – How to Use it To Help You Heal
Frustration is a big part of grieving a pet that’s died. You want to move on from the grief, but you can’t seem to do it. It may be days, weeks, or even months, but you’re still weepy. The frustration you feel over your grief is normal. A part of you knows that you’ll need […]
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Poems for When You Lose a Pet
When a pet dies, you probably feel as though no one understands your pain. This is normal. Your pain is deep. You can’t imagine anyone else going through this because it’s just something you’ve never thought was possible to feel. Since you may feel alone in your pain right now, we thought it would good […]
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Why We Cry When We Are Sad
If you think about crying for a minute, you probably think the reason we cry is obvious – it’s a release. Yes, this is completely true, but there’s a lot more to it than just that. Crying serves a great purpose for your health and well-being. Understanding why you cry can help you deal with […]
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The Mind Fog with Grieving Pet Loss
When you’re dealing with something traumatic, mind fog can make living each day difficult. This is especially true if you are grieving the loss of a pet. Learn about mind fog and how to get past it. About Mind Fog Mind fog is when you can’t concentrate on anything. You stay out into space and […]
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The Pain of Pet Loss: Why It’s Good for You
The pain is unbearable. You so desperately want to see him or her running around you. It’s just not fair. It happened, though. You lost your beloved pet. Ouch. The pain seems worse than you would feel if someone stabbed you with a knife. You just want to give up. While you may not feel […]
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Using Gratitude to Help You Grieve the Loss of Your Pet
The pain of losing a pet can be incredible. The misery is so great that you may not be able to see anything but sadness around you. Everything you do is meaningless when compared to the life you had with your best buddy by your side. As much as you may not want to do […]
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Why You Should Cry When Grieving the Loss of Your Pet
Many people will say they don’t want to cry. They believe crying makes them weak. They don’t want to do it because they want to be strong. The problem is that crying doesn’t make people weak. Actually, not crying can make you weak. It can eat at your insides, and make it impossible to get […]
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Faith During Pet Loss
When you lose a pet, it can be difficult to shake the agony. You may feel as though it’s not fair you have to do deal with this situation, especially if you’ve lost someone close to you recently. A part of you may question your faith, and that can make the situation even worse. People […]
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What to Do When Your Heart Hurts from Pet Loss
After losing a pet, your heart will begin to hurt. It’s a feeling that isn’t easily explained. You’ll feel uncomfortable and want to cry. When you cry, it feels like your heart is being ripped out of your chest. You don’t know what to do. You don’t want to feel this way. You’ve lost your […]
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Holding onto the Past in a Good Way
Many people will say you should never hold onto the past. It’s not a good idea. You end up a prisoner of the what ifs. It’s all true. However, there are times when it’s a good idea to hold onto the past. The past can comfort you in ways that far exceed the negatives. When […]
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Nothing Can Take Memories from You – Never Forget That
When a pet dies, your natural reaction is to think you’ve lost that love forever. He or she has been part of your life for so long, and now, it’s over. While this is a natural way to respond, it’s not the best way. It’s not entirely true, either. Why? Just because your pet is […]
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A Beloved Pet Will Always Have a Special Place in Your Heart
When you first got your furbaby, you probably went through the growing pains. Thinking back, you probably smile at all of the times you became upset because of the shoes he/she destroyed, or all of the places he/she went potty. It was a chaotic time and you often contemplated on why you decided to welcome […]
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Turning a Horrible Situation into One That Gives You Strength
No one ever said life was easy. Throughout life, we go through a lot. Some of those moments are great. You smile, laugh, and truly love who and what you have around you. However, sometimes, there are moments that make you no longer want to live. You want to stop everything because you just can’t […]
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Losing a Pet: How This Makes You a Better Person
No one wants to think about how losing a special someone in their life will make them a better person. It’s a horrible time in life, so how can any good come out of it? Well, as much as you may not believe this right now – losing your pet will make you a better, […]
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How Much to Cremate my Dog
After the loss of your pet, the last thing you want to think about is what you are going to do with his/her body. We understand completely. While this time in your life is so difficult, there are some things you need to do. Once you make the decision, you’ll be free to move on […]
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Pet Loss Poems for Dogs and Cat
When you lose a pet, it may seem like no one understands how you feel. You may have tried to speak to people about your feelings, but it just didn’t help you. This is why many people have turned to reading pet loss poems. The following are some of the best pet loss poems for […]
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Top 5 Pet Urns at Memorials for a Lifetime
At Memorials for a Lifetime, we sell many different styles of pet urns. Out of all these urns, there are some of them that are purchased much more. We believe it’s because they are what customers find to be the perfect memorials for their pets. Since there is some commonality between customers and their choices, […]