What is a dog memory box?
A dog memory box is a personalised keepsake box designed to store treasured items that belonged to your dog. At Make Memento, our dog memory boxes are handcrafted from solid wood and personalised with your dog’s name, photo, pawprints, dates, or a special message. They’re ideal for holding meaningful items such as collars, leads, toys, or letters — helping you honour your dog’s life in a private and lasting way.
What can I put in a dog memory box?
You can include anything that holds sentimental value. Most people store their dog’s collar, name tag, lead, favourite toy, sympathy cards, photographs, dried flowers, or handwritten notes. Some choose to add their dog’s ashes, especially if the box is being used as a dog ashes box. With six sizes available, our memory boxes can hold anything from a few small keepsakes to an entire tribute.
Can I use a dog memory box as an ashes casket?
Yes — our dog memory boxes are commonly used as ashes caskets. The smaller sizes are perfect for storing just the ashes in a pouch or sealed container, while larger boxes allow you to keep ashes alongside keepsakes like a collar or photo. If you're using the box to store ashes, you may also want to add a working padlock and key for extra privacy.
Can I personalise a dog ashes box?
Absolutely. Every dog ashes box we make is fully customisable. You can personalise the lid with your dog’s name, life dates, a meaningful quote, or even a photo. Choose engraved wooden designs for a timeless, natural look or go for a printed photo plaque for a vibrant and visual tribute. You can also add symbols like pawprints, rainbows, hearts, or stars — or request a custom layout to suit your tribute.
What size dog memory box should I get?
It depends on how much you’d like to include. A Small or Standard box is suitable for ashes alone or a few small items. Medium and Large boxes are great for collars, toys, and photos, while our XL and Deep XL sizes are perfect if you want to include everything — from ashes to blankets and more. If you’re unsure, it’s usually best to size up, especially if you’d like to keep adding to the box over time.
Do you offer dog memory boxes with photos?
Yes — we offer dog memory boxes with mounted photo plaques printed in full colour. These are ideal if you want to include a picture of your dog along with their name and a special message. Photo boxes are especially popular for visual tributes or gifts, and they come in all sizes to suit different keepsake collections.
Are your dog memory boxes made from real wood?
Yes — all of our dog bereavement boxes are handcrafted from solid pine or oak in our UK workshop. Each box is sanded, stained or painted by hand, and finished with engraved or printed personalisation. We use high-quality materials and craftsmanship to ensure each box is durable, meaningful, and made to last.
Can I give a dog ashes box as a sympathy gift?
Yes, a personalised dog ashes box makes a thoughtful sympathy gift for someone who has lost their pet. It provides a place for them to gather special memories and honour their dog’s life in their own time. You can add a message, leave the lid blank, or send it directly to them with a gift note — a gentle way to show love and support.
How long does a personalised dog bereavement box take to arrive?
Most of our dog memory boxes are made and dispatched within 7 days, with UK delivery following shortly after. You’ll see the estimated delivery date on each product page. If you need your order sooner — for a memorial date, ceremony, or gift — let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
Can I request a custom design for my dog memory box?
Yes — custom designs are always welcome. Whether you want a special font, a unique layout, a custom-coloured finish, or even artwork based on a photo of your dog, we’re happy to help. Just send us a message before ordering and we’ll walk you through the options.
