How to Choose a Pet Memorial Gift
Not sure which style to pick? Every piece is UV printed in the UK with your photo, your pet’s name and a few words of your choosing, so the main decisions are the design, the material and the size. The sections below walk through each one.
Pet Memorial Photo Block
Personalised pet memorial gifts from Cookies and Koalas turn a favourite photo of a much-loved dog, cat, bird or small companion into a keepsake that stands on a shelf, mantelpiece or bedside table. Each piece is UV printed on clear acrylic or natural slate with their name, dates and a few words of your choosing, and made to order in the UK. Prices start at £7.99, personalisation is free, and there is no minimum order.
Not sure where to begin? Start with a dog memorial gift, a cat memorial gift, the Rainbow Bridge pet memorial or the bird memorial plaque, then scroll below the products for help with sizes, photos and what to write.
Dog Memorial Gifts and Cat Memorial Gifts
A personalised dog memorial gift suits the dog who was always underfoot. It is laid out for the photos most of us actually have, such as a beach walk or a favourite spot on the sofa, with a small sleeping-dog drawing, their name, the year and a verse. Our personalised cat memorial gift is made the same way for the cat who owned the best windowsill, with a small cat drawing beside their name.
Choosing pet memorial gifts for dog owners or cat lovers? The name does most of the work. Seeing their own pet's name in print tells them you remembered the pet, not just that they had one.
Pet Memorial Designs
Every acrylic design comes in seven sizes and starts at £7.99. Choose the one that sounds most like them.
- Rainbow Bridge: a soft watercolour rainbow arches over the photo with the heading "Until We Meet Again", which you can swap for your own words.
- Paw Prints On My Heart: paw prints beside the photo, name and verse, for the animal who was part of the family.
- Angel Wings: a pair of wings frames the photo, for people who like to picture their pet watching over them.
- Forget Me Not: delicate blue flowers beside the photo, a quiet choice for a friend.
- In Loving Memory: a clear, freestanding photo block with their name and a short verse. If you cannot decide, start here.
- Text only, no photo needed: the robin memorial gift and poppy memorial keepsake suit a pet or a person.
Acrylic Block, Photo Slate or Plaque?
Most of the range is a solid 2cm acrylic pet memorial block. Your photo and words are UV printed on the back, so the front stays smooth and the print is protected. It has a glass-effect finish but is acrylic, so it is lighter and far less likely to break. Browse every style in our acrylic photo blocks.
For a rustic look, the pet memorial photo slate is UV printed on natural slate and stands on sturdy feet. It suits wood and earthy tones and starts at £12.49. More styles are in our photo slate collection.
The pet memorial plaque, like the bird memorial plaque, has the plainest layout: your photo plus up to two short lines of text. Every piece is an indoor keepsake for a shelf, sideboard or bedside table, not the garden.
What to Give Someone When Their Pet Dies
A personalised pet memorial gift says "I remember them too", because it carries their pet's own name and face. A few things make the difference:
- Match the size to the relationship. A7 or A6 suits a friend, neighbour or colleague. Keep A5 and A4 for close family.
- Use the name they use. Bertie, Bert or Mr B? Ask someone close. We print exactly what you type.
- Choose the photo with care. Pick one the owner would choose: the pet at home, looking like themselves. No photo? Choose a text-only design like the robin memorial gift.
- Keep the words short. One line is enough, or leave it blank, and we will use the design's verse.
- Think about timing. Some people want something in the first few days. Many appreciate a gift weeks later, once the cards have slowed down.
- Make it ready to give. Add a gift bag and a handwritten note, such as "I'll always remember Pip waiting at your gate."
Photos, Names and Words
A clear photo matters more than a perfect one. Choose a picture where their face is in focus, and upload the original file from your phone or camera, not a screenshot or messaging-app image, which loses detail. We lay out the rectangular sizes in portrait or landscape to suit each design.
A name, the years or full dates, and one short line is plenty. Some ideas: "Forever in our hearts", "Our best friend", or a nickname and breed. Please check spelling and dates before checkout, because we print exactly what you type.
Made in the UK
Every piece is designed, UV printed and dispatched from Essex by a small family team, usually within 2 to 3 working days. Standard Tracked delivery is £2.99, and Express Tracked is £4.99. Personalised items cannot be returned unless faulty or damaged, but if anything is not right, message us and we will help. See our ordering and shipping page and returns and exchanges.
FAQs (People Also Ask)
Q: What is a good gift for someone who has lost a pet?
Ans: A small personalised block with their pet's name and photo, such as the In Loving Memory pet memorial, with a handwritten note.
Q: What if I do not have a good photo?
Ans: Choose a text-only design like the robin memorial gift or poppy memorial keepsake.
Q: Can I order a bird memorial plaque?
Ans: Yes. Upload a photo of your bird to the personalised pet memorial plaque and add their name and up to two short lines of text.
Q: Is it engraved, and is it real glass?
Ans: No. It is UV printed on solid 2cm acrylic with a glass-effect finish.
Q: Can I display it outdoors?
Ans: No, they are made for indoor display.
Q: Do you make gifts for pets other than dogs and cats?
Ans: Yes. The Rainbow Bridge pet memorial suits rabbits, horses, and small pets.
Q: Is there a minimum order?
Ans: No, and personalisation is free.
