How to Make a Memorial Website for Pets

Pets are considered family members and their passing can be just as difficult and painful as losing a human loved one. 

A memorial website allows pet owners to cherish the memories and celebrate the life of their pet, while also providing a space for others to share their condolences and fond memories.

This article will explore how to create a memorial website for your pets. We will discuss what to write so that the memorial website becomes a meaningful remembrance of your pet!

Example of a Memorial Website for Pets with Murial

To give you a picture of how a memorial website for pets could be, take a look at this example created with Murial: My Labrador Luna

See if that’s how you envisioned a memorial website for your pets could be like. We are going to take inspiration from it and deconstruct the memorial website’s talking points so that you can adopt its structure and create your own!

Start by Gathering Photos of Your Pet

Before we start creating a memorial website for your pet, start gathering all of their photos. 

Collecting all of their photos is a good first step because it will allow you to remember some of the past meaningful memories from your pet.

This will help you decide on what to write on the memorial website, and which parts of your pet’s life to be highlighted!

You can collect and group all of them in your phone’s album so that it is easy to upload them all together later on.

What to Write

Overview of your pet, Summary of their personality or life

This first part of the writing will set the tone for the rest of the memorial website. 

Grief is messy, it can be overwhelming for you if you start pouring everything at the start. The best way to share it is slice by slice!

Start by opening up with a brief summary of your pet and what it means to you. An overview of your pet’s life and personality.

This will give visitors a sense of who your pet was and the special bond you shared. Describe your pet’s personality, including any unique traits or quirks that made them special. Share something about them that means the most to you.

After that, we can start sharing more about them!

For example 

My Loyal Companion. At the Hills or the Couch

Luna, my beloved labrador brought so much joy and love to my life. Her goofy antics and loyal companionship will always be cherished memories. She was always by my side, whether it was going on adventures in the park or cuddling on the couch. She had a special talent for making everyone she met fall in love with her. I couldn’t believe how much love and joy she brought into my life.

Background story

When was your pet born? How did you meet them? Why did you choose them? Let’s start with the beginning of your journey with your pet. 

Share on their memorial website how your relationship started.

You can write more personal stories such as the reason why you want to have a pet initially, what drew you to pick your pet instead of the other options, or something like how they came into your life unexpectedly.

Remember a memorial website for pets is storytelling. Let’s remember our loved ones in the best way we could, by sharing from the beginning to their end of life!

For example

My Story of Getting Luna

I had always dreamed of getting a dog. I had grown up in a small apartment with no space for a pet, but now that I was an adult, I had a house with a big backyard and was ready to make my dream a reality. I researched different breeds and finally decided a Labrador Retriever was the best fit for me. 

I found a small breeder who had a litter of Labradors ready for forever homes. There I met Luna!

Memorable moments

Moments such as the pet’s first steps, bark, and tricks are precious to be remembered forever. Think about the specific details that made these moments special to you. 

For example, when describing your pet’s first steps, you could include details about where they took their first steps, and what they looked like as they took their first steps. Was it wobbly? Or determined? 

When describing your pet’s first bark, you can include details about the context of the bark. Did they bark at a stranger, or another animal, or simply out of excitement? 

How did you feel when you heard the bark? Were you surprised? Proud?

Share about the steps you took to teach them the trick and any funny moments that happened during the process. Also, you can include details about the tricks your pet knew, any special cues you used, and how your pet responded to the trick.

Overall, the key to writing about your pet’s memorable moments is to focus on the emotions and details that made these moments special to you.

For example

I Will Always Remember The Day Luna First Barked

It was a warm summer evening and we were sitting on the porch together. I had been teaching her the “speak” command, but she had been stubbornly refusing to make a sound. Suddenly, a car drove by and honked its horn. Luna’s ears perked up, and to my surprise, she let out a little “woof.” I was so excited and proud of her, I gave her a treat and we celebrate it!

Funny or Unique Behaviors

Write down any funny or unusual moments that you remember, such as your pet doing a silly dance or making a funny face.

If you have pictures or videos of your pet’s funny behavior, include them on the website.

Consider using descriptive language to paint a picture of your pet’s behavior for those who never had the chance to meet them.

Don’t be afraid to be sentimental and express your love for your pet in your writing.

Example:

Bubble Bubble Pop Pop!

Luna was always up for an adventure, but her favorite activity by far was playing with bubbles. Whenever I would blow bubbles, her tail would start wagging a mile a minute and her eyes would light up with excitement. She would chase after each bubble, barking and jumping with joy as they popped in her mouth.

I would often take her to the park and blow bubbles for her to chase and play with.

The Pet’s Favorites

Include your pet’s favorite places to go, treats, favorite toys, or favorite to walk. This will for sure be a nice memory for when you revisit the memorial page later on and bring a smile to your face!

Example:

Luna loved to watch the sunset by the lake.

Every evening, I would take her for a walk to the lake and she would stare out at the horizon, mesmerized by the colors in the sky. She would lay down on the grass, her tail wagging contentedly as she watched the sun slowly dip below the water. It was her favorite activity, and mine too, to spend that special time with her and enjoy the peacefulness and beauty of nature together.

Your Parting Message

Finally, to close the memorial website, it can be nice to share your parting message to your pet.

Express your gratitude for the time you shared together. Reflect on the impact that your pet had on your life and the memories that you will always cherish.

Example:

I said goodbye to my beloved Luna,

She was always by my side, wagging her tail, smiling, and making me laugh. As I held her in my arms for the last time, I knew my heart was breaking but I was grateful for the memories we shared. The walks by the lake, watched the sunset together, chased bubbles, and all the times she smiled. She may be gone, but she will always be in my heart. Rest in peace, my dear Luna.

Upload a compilation of videos about your pet

A video is also a nice piece to complete your memorial website for pets. You can start by selecting a few of your favorite videos of your pet. These could be videos of them playing, being silly, or just spending time with you and your family.

You can choose to focus on the happy moments you shared with your pet, or highlight their unique personality and quirks, or both! 

Organize the videos in a logical order, such as chronologically or based on a specific theme. This will help create a cohesive narrative for your viewers.

You can also include captions and explanations in the video to provide context. Think about the background music that you want to include, it should be fitting for your pet. 

Once you have all of your videos and captions ready, use video editing software to combine them all into one cohesive video.

Ask Others to Share Tributes and Memories

What makes it extra meaningful is when people also share their memories and thoughts of your pet on the memorial website. Invite them to it!

Most memorial websites nowadays have a feature in which people will be able to leave a comment or tribute on the memorial website.

In Murial, we have Loveboard and Lovekit as features to express your love. Share the page with your social media accounts and friends. Ask them to share enrich your pet’s memorial page by sharing their memories!

Add Music in Your Memorial Website for Pets

Pick music that is fitting to your pet’s personality, or the message you want to convey on the page. 

If you are feeling sad and prefer to include a softer song that isn’t too cheerful, that’s fine too! Whatever you see fit as your gift remembering your pet.

End of Article

Pets are an important part of many people’s lives. They bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love to their owners. They become members of our families and are often considered to be more than just animals, but rather true companions. 

Losing a pet can be a difficult and emotionally painful experience, and it’s important to honor and remember the time we shared with them. 

Creating a memorial website for your pet is a way to keep their memory alive, and it also helps us to process our grief and to find closure! 

It is also a way to create a lasting legacy for our pets and to ensure that they are never forgotten.