Dog Remembrance Gifts

When a dog passes away, it leaves an enormous space in the heart. Choosing the right dog remembrance gift is about finding something that reflects the bond you or your loved one shared with their dog — their personality, their quirks, and the joy they brought.
Some people prefer a practical item like a dog memory box to hold keepsakes, while others might choose a dog memorial decoration, photo gift, or ashes keepsake to display in their home. Whether you're buying for yourself or as a thoughtful loss of dog gift for someone else, the right choice will always feel personal.

Things to Consider:

• Was the dog a specific breed you want to include?
• Are there any favourite toys, photos, or collars you’d like to store or display?
• Would a subtle reminder feel best — or something more visual like a photo or poem?
• Is the gift for someone else, or are you honouring your own dog?

This collection includes a wide range of dog loss gifts designed to offer comfort in different ways.
You’ll find:

• Personalised Dog Memory Boxes – for storing leads, collars, tags, photos, letters, and keepsakes.
• Dog Photo Plaque Boxes – featuring printed photos, names, dates, or messages on the lid.
• Ashes Keepsake Boxes – suitable for storing your dog’s ashes in a private, personalised box.
• Pet Memorial Decorations – engraved plaques and tokens for display on a shelf or mantle.
• Dog Sympathy Gifts – sent directly to friends or family to show your support after a loss.
• Pet Remembrance Jewellery – perfect for those who want to carry their memory every day.

Each gift is handmade with care and designed to help preserve a meaningful connection.

Things to Consider:

• Do you want a storage item (like a box) or a display item (like a plaque or decoration)?
• Will the item be used privately or displayed in a shared space?
• Is this something that should last for many years as a keepsake?

Every dog bereavement gift in this collection can be personalised to create something truly special. Whether you’re remembering a Labrador, Jack Russell, or a much-loved rescue dog, your gift can reflect everything they meant to you.

We offer:

• Engraved memorial boxes with your dog’s name, date, breed, and a personal message.
• Printed photo plaque boxes with full-colour images and heartfelt words.
• HTV printed options in striking colours like gold or white for a bold visual.
• Motifs and symbols such as pawprints, rainbows, bones, or hearts.
• Optional lock and key, ideal for private storage.
• Custom stain colours on request — including light oak, Oxford brown, white, grey, and blue.

Things to Consider:

• What wording or date feels right to include?
• Do you have a favourite photo, phrase, or nickname for your dog?
• Would you prefer a visual tribute (photo) or a classic engraved look?

There’s no one way to honour a beloved dog — it’s about what feels meaningful to you. Here are some popular ways our customers use their dog remembrance gifts:

• Memory Box of Their Life – fill a keepsake box with their collar, ID tag, favourite toy, printed photos, sympathy cards, and a note.
• Photo Plaque Tribute – choose a favourite picture and have it printed with a quote like "Forever my friend" or "The best boy".
• Ashes Box with Personal Touches – combine their ashes with letters, dried flowers, or small tokens of comfort.
• Gift to Someone Grieving – send a memory box or plaque as a pet sympathy gift that offers lasting comfort.
• Special Spot in the Home – display a small engraved decoration, like a pawprint plaque, on their favourite windowsill or shelf.

Things to Consider:

• What physical items do you want to keep or display?
• Would you like the gift to feel comforting in a visible space, or private and personal?
• Is the gift being given at the time of passing, or as a memorial on a later anniversary?

What is a dog remembrance gift

A dog remembrance gift is a thoughtful, personalised item that helps honour and remember a beloved dog after they’ve passed away. These gifts are often given to support someone grieving a pet or to mark the passing of your own dog. At Make Memento, our dog remembrance gifts include memory boxes, ashes keepsakes, photo tributes, and sympathy gifts — all designed to provide comfort, meaning, and a lasting tribute to your dog’s life.

What can I put in a dog memory box

A dog memory box is designed to hold sentimental items that remind you of your pet. Popular items include your dog’s collar, ID tag, lead, favourite toy, photos, sympathy cards, pawprint impressions, dried flowers, or handwritten notes. Some people also include their dog’s ashes, either in a pouch or sealed bag, making it a complete and private place of remembrance. Our boxes come in six sizes to suit everything from a small token collection to a full memorial.

Can I personalise a dog remembrance gift

Yes — all our dog remembrance gifts can be personalised. You can add your dog’s name, dates, a favourite quote or phrase, and even a photo. Choose from engraved wooden designs for a classic look, or opt for full-colour photo plaque boxes. We also offer decorative symbols such as pawprints, hearts, and rainbows. These personal touches transform your dog memorial gift into something deeply meaningful and unique to your pet.

Do you offer dog memorial boxes for ashes

Yes, our dog memorial boxes are suitable for storing ashes. Whether you’re keeping just your dog’s ashes or combining them with photos, letters, or keepsakes, we have a size to suit. Our Small and Standard boxes are perfect for ashes alone, while Medium to XL sizes are ideal for combining ashes with other mementos. You can also add a working padlock and key for extra security and privacy.

What size dog memory box should I choose

The right size depends on what you want to include. For ashes alone, a Small or Standard box may be enough. If you want to include keepsakes like a collar, lead, or photos, a Medium, Large, or XL memory box is best. Our Deep XL boxes are perfect if you want to store everything together — including larger items like a toy or blanket. Full dimensions are listed on each product page to help you choose.

Can I include a photo on a dog remembrance box

Yes, our printed photo plaque boxes are ideal for including a photo of your dog. These boxes feature a mounted wooden plaque printed in full colour with your chosen photo, name, dates, or message. They are loved for their visual beauty and emotional impact, especially when gifting a dog loss memorial to a friend or displaying it at home.

Do you offer pet loss gifts specifically for dogs

Absolutely — this collection is dedicated to pet loss gifts for dogs. You’ll find dog-specific memory boxes, engraved plaques with pawprints, dog ashes boxes, and personalised sympathy gifts for dog owners. Whether you’re honouring your own dog or sending a thoughtful present to someone grieving, all our gifts are created with dogs in mind.

Can I send a dog bereavement gift directly to someone else

Yes, you can send any of our dog bereavement gifts directly to the recipient. During checkout, just enter their address and include a gift note. Many customers choose this option to offer support when a friend or family member loses their dog. It's a meaningful way to show you care, even from afar.

How long does it take to receive a personalised dog remembrance gift

Most personalised dog remembrance gifts are handcrafted and dispatched within one week. Delivery time depends on your location and shipping method. We recommend checking the individual product page for estimated delivery dates. If you need your gift for a specific occasion — such as a memorial date or sympathy gesture — just let us know and we’ll do our best to meet your timeframe.

Are your dog memorial gifts made in the UK

Yes — all our dog memorial gifts are made by hand in our UK workshop. Each item is crafted with care using solid wood, high-quality finishes, and either engraving or full-colour printing. As a husband-and-wife business, we understand how personal these gifts are, and every order is treated with the care and attention it deserves.

Can I create a custom dog memorial design

Yes, we welcome custom dog memorial designs. If you’d like to request a special font, layout, photo arrangement, or colour finish, just message us before ordering. We can also create bespoke engraving based on a scanned signature, handwriting, or even a sketch of your dog. Customisation is a key part of what we do — we want your remembrance gift to feel truly yours.