3 Types of pet markers

Pet grave markers

In the United States, 62 percent of all households have at least one pet and 39 percent of all households have at least one dog. Indeed, in the United States it is true that dog is mans best friend. It is no surprise therefore that the US pet care industry in 2011 alone has earned a total of $52.87 billion dollars. And it is no surprise that there are about 700 aftercare facilities in for pets in the US. These include cemeteries, crematories and funeral homes. If your pet dies, it is good to allow yourself the time to grieve. It is also important for you to express your love and gratitude to the one friend and family member who loved you unconditionally and who never deserted you. One way to do this is to find the right headstone or pet marker for your pet. Here are some suggestions on headstones for pets which can help you find the best one for your pet.

First is the traditional headstones for pets or gravestones for pets. These pet grave markers or pet stones are similar with the human headstones. There you can write the name of your pet, date of birth and date of death. You can add personal message or description about your pet. Second there are the more personal headstones for pets. Examples of these are sculpture of your pet or engraved picture of your pet. Third, aside from headstones for pets, there are pet urns and memorial items that you can choose from to honor your pet.