We're having our cat cremated. How can we create a memorial for him?

Question

At 6:35 am our beloved cat Sammy passed.

We think Sammy was around 17 or 18 years old and probably his heart just gave out. He seemed fine earlier in the morning. Sam was in the bed saying hi to wake us up. I pet him. We fed him -Sammy seemed like he was having just a regular morning.

Ed our little guy was in the hall and looked scared. I peeked in the kitchen and saw Sam was on his side breathing and purring but only faintly. I called out to my husband. I pet him and looked him over then went & called the emergency clinic while my husband stayed with him. But we weren't able to wisk him to the ER in time. Sammy had slipped away.

We will miss him dearly, he was a GREAT CAT. With a heavy heart, R.I.P. Sammy!!

Many Thanks!

Answer 1

Dear Vicki,

You and your husband have my sympathy on the loss of your dear Sammy.

I've lost two beloved kitties to heart attacks in a little more than a year, so I know the grief you're feeling now.

Your love for Sammy shines through your words, and that love will live on in your hearts. In time it will temper your sorrow with joyful memories of the time you spend together. He surely knew how much he was loved and how lucky he was to have you for his human parents

Sammy's cremains will come back to you in a ice container that you can put in an honored place in your home, perhaps with a picture of him and some treasured mementos.

The best memorials I have of by dear Scooter and Rusty are their biographies that I wrote. You might find it theraputic to write about Sammy. Write down everything you can think of, the big things and the little things; especially the little things that might not stick in your memory. Write about how he came to be your kitty, what he looked like, what he was like when he was young, all the things he liked to do, his ways of playing and snuggling and communicating with you, how he matured as he aged, how he related to Ed, what he liked to eat, any illnesses or injuries you nursed him through, all the things that made him Sammy.

Even if you're not a writer it's easy on a computer. You can just write down things as you think of them, then arrange them in order later, and you can patch things that you think of later into their proper place.

The process will be a way of accomodating your grief, and when you're finished you'll have something you will always treasure.

Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Mick

Answer 2

I am incredibly sorry for your loss. I am writing this response to you - also with a heavy heart. 1 year ago - almost to the day, we lost our first "baby" - Screamer-Beamer. He was a black and white domestic shorthair SUPER cat - more like a child than a feline companion. Our baby had kidney failure - it all happened so fast.
We also decided to cremate his remains. We are a military family, always on the move - we couldn't bear to leave our sweetie somewhere foreign. My husband and I made a pact that when we go, Beamer will then be buried with us.
Anyway - this is about **your Sammy.** He seems like he was a SUPER sweet kitty who is very loved. I know your decision was not easy - to keep your precious memories with you, you may also wish to find just the right urn or memorial box.
I've placed some links below. There are many choices, but you'll know as soon as you find the right one for Sammy - it will be obvious to you.
For Beamer, we selected a bronze metal urn that is shaped like a cat - he sits atop our mantle. We've lit a candle in his honor every night for a year, right next to his special urn. There's comfort knowing he's still with us.
The pain is hard - and I'm sorry you're going through this. Just try to find the best way for you to cherish the memories.
I hope you find peace,
~vicki
http://www.mainelyurns.com/marble-and-stone-pet-urns.html
http://www.mycherishedpet.com/dir005.html
http://www.angelashes.com/
http://www.custompeturns.com/
http://www.paws2heaven.com/

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I'm so sorry about your loss. To have a pet for so many years and lose him is very painful. On the positive side I'm happy that Sammy had a good long life with people who loved him. When my sons dog died I put an asian type chime memorial over his grave, so that when the wind blew it would chime for him. I don't know if you are going to bury your Sammy or maybe keep him in a beautiful vase or what, but bless you.

Answer 5

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose a friend. We also have had our friends cremated. I don't like the idea of keeping the urns in the house, we've always buried the ashes in the yard and planted a special plant over the spot. Buddy the Lab we buried under a pink Dogwood tree, because he was a big tough looking lab, but such a baby. Fritz our white persian we buried under a shrub that blooms with white puffy flowers, I've forgotten the name of it. I just call it the Fritz's bush.

Answer 6

I am so sorry for your loss. Loosing a pet is a heart wrenching experience. I lost my Charlie cat at 19yrs, she died on my bed from old age. Her mother died a few years before her. I had them both cremated and put their ashes in nice jars/urns with a picture of each one next to the urn. They are on my bookcase where I can see them every day and remember what wonderful friends they were to me.

Answer 7

Oh soooooo sorry. You reminded me of some of our special furry friends passing.

We prefer NOT to have the ashes in my home, but that's just a personal preference. My daughter-in-law has an urn with a picture of her dog that she has inside.

We had an urn of a special dog we had. We buried him in the backyard. A few cats over the years, we've place little crosses with their names on them, if you believe in that. If you have a really nice picture of him you could have it laminated and include it in the burial (or display) process.

They also have pet cemetaries that are more elaborate (and pricier of course). We chose "home" because we are able to "visit" a little more often.

My sincere condolences - hugs - on your loss. This site will help you.... http://rainbowsbridge.com/
Please read the poem.

Answer 8

I am so sorry that your kitty died.. It is so sad to lose any pet. I have had my pets cremated but what I do is get a picture frame and put a picture of the pet in the frame and its ashes behind it... behind the frame, that is... Oh. I have cabinets that are up high so I put the picture and box of ashes there.. the picture can be seen but not the box of ashes

Answer 9

My aunt has all of her pets cremated when they pass. She buys very nice Urns and places them on a special shelf in her home with a picture of the animal next to it. If you didn't know what they were, you'ld think they were just fancy jars for decorative purposes.

I'm sorry for your loss:(
Celebrate his long life of giving you pleasure and love.

Answer 10

When My Cat Died I Put Him In A Box. With Flowers.