Pet Memory Candles

Monday Night Candle Ceremony

On Monday nights across the world, candles are lit in memory of cherished pets that have been loved and lost. According to The History of the Candle Ceremony, this practice began with a simple mention on a dog bulletin board by someone who was lighting candles on Monday night in honor of pets who have passed away. Fellow grievers wanted to light candles at the same time, so a time was set, a prayer was written and it quickly became an international practice for remembering furry friends.

Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge is an online virtual community made up of people who have lost pets. It is also referred to on pet grief Web sites and forums as the place where animals go to be restored to their former selves while waiting for their masters to cross the bridge with them to the other side. Poems, prayers and memory verses on candles may refer to the bridge or Rainbow Bridge in their lines.

About Pet Memory Candles

A pet personalized memory candle is a good gift for someone who is grieving the loss of their trusted friend. Giving a candle is a thoughtful way to let someone know you care for them during their time of loss. Pet lovers think of their animals as family and will appreciate your kindness.

Of course, you can also order a candle for yourself to help you create a simple memorial for your adored companion.

Dogs and Cats

Furry friends like dogs and cats are always beloved by young and old alike. Cherish your dog or cat’s memory with a special candle in their honor:

• Paws 2 Heave Dog Memorial Candles: Pick out a candle holder that features your dog’s breed at the top and a prayer poem at the bottom.
• DarryLite’s Pet Personalized Candle Urn: Choose from over 25 cat figurine and 75 dog figurines to adorn this candle urn.
• Furry Angel Pet Memorial Candle: This pet candle comes in a large glass that can double as a vase once the candle has burned. Dog and cat graphics are on the front, along with a memory verse.
• In Loving Memory Pet Candle: Choose from a dog or cat motif to be on the front of this keepsake tin.

All Pets

While dogs and cats are popular pets, plenty of other animals have been loved and lost. From rabbits to chinchillas to turtles to birds, get a memorialized candle for your friend:

• “In Loving Memory” Memorial Candle: Scented with lavender and citrus soy, this candle features a simple silver insignia that reads “In Loving Memory.”
• Pet Memorial Personalized Custom Photo Candle Gifts: Upload a picture and add captions to one of three memorial candle options, perfect for any passed pet.
• Candle Urn: Made from quarry stone and available in white or black marble, these urns have a photo holder and come with two candles for lighting.
• PETernal Personalized Candles: Choose from a number of candles that feature inscriptions and/or floral motifs that can be personalized with your pet’s name and dates. This site also has shaped memorial candles for dogs, cats, turtles, frogs and birds.
• Rainbow Bridge Pets In Memory Candle: Choose a scent for this candle that can be customized with your pet’s name.
• Fran’s Candles Pet Memorial Candles: Choose a photo, verse or image to put on a candle holder that has a tea light or oyster cup with a votive candle at the top.

Light a Virtual Candle

Even if you do not have the funds to purchase a memorial candle, you can always light one online. Perhaps it is too hard for you to look at a physical reminder of your pet, but you want to do something in remembrance. Lighting a virtual candle can help the healing process and offer comfort during a time of grief.

These Web sites offer virtual candles to pet owners and friends who have lost a treasured companion:

• In Memory of Pets
• Friends Ever After
• North Brady Animal Hospital