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Pet Memorial Candle Creations

A pet memorial candle can be created either from scratch or from easy-to-find items. Let's look at some ideas for designing a special tribute to a beloved pet. When you want to do something special "in memory" of a departed companion, making a candle is an activity that will also help you cope with the flood of emotions that you are experiencing.

Learn several ways to make pet memorial candle creations that fit your situation.
Your creation will make a thoughtful gift for anyone who has lost a treasured animal companion. It can also be used to commemorate the anniversary of a pet's passing.

Candle Creations You Assemble

What you will need:

Candle:
- choose a size and color appropriate for the pet
- consider the burning life of the candle
- decide whether or not you want a scented candle and choose the scent
Holder:(optional)
- glass, metal or ceramic
- votive, jar, glass tumbler style, with or without lid
- size to match candle
Label:
- transparent or opaque
- shape: oval, rectangular, round
- paper, vinyl, photo paper, consider flameproofing
- sealant, glue to adhere label to candle or to holder
Stand:
- plate, bowl or pedestal

Adding a Label to Your Pet Memorial Candle

Aside from burning quality, the label is the place that you have to communicate with the recipient of the candle.

It doesn't cost much, but the label contains the comforting message accompanying the pet memorial candle.

It can include information about the fragrance and directions for use, but usually for this purpose, all that is needed is your special message of sympathy.
pet memorial candle label

Here are some considerations for choosing and adding a label:

Choose the correct size of label

Select the information you want to include on it

Size and print a photo if you wish to include one

Design the layout of photo and text as you want it

Print your personalized composition onto coated paper stock

Alternatively, write your message by hand with a permanent pen or marker

Cut out the candle label

Use a brush to apply a small amount of decoupage medium to the candle where you want the label to go.

Similarly apply a small amount of decoupage medium to the back of the label

Carefully place the label onto the candle, smoothing out wrinkles or bubbles as you go

Allow label to dry completely before burning candle.

Now you just assemble the candle, wrap it, add a gift card and deliver it to the recipient.

Pre-made Commercial Pet Sympathy Candle

Here are some particularly attractive and affordable candles for you to use and send when you have more time or wish to have your chosen pet memorial candle professionally produced and delivered.

Making Your Own Candles

Making your own pet memorial candle can be enjoyable and satisfying.

It takes some time and skill development, but the rewards are gratifying. You end up with a truly hand-made-from-scratch item.

For lots more ideas to help with grieving the loss of a pet, or expressing sympathy to someone who has, please browse through our other pages here.

Sympathy in the Loss of a Pet
Managing appropriate sympathy for someone who has lost a pet.

Death of a Pet Poem
Poems dealing with the loss of a pet.

Death of Pets
Managing the death of a pet, thoughts and feelings.

Death of Pet Sympathy Card
How to choose a pet sympathy card/

Pet Grief
Dealin with the grief of losing a beloved pet.

Pet Memorial Poem
Memorializing your pet in verse, share your own and read others poems.

Photo Pet Memorials
Put your pet photo on a permanent memorial page.

Pet Sympathy Gifts
A broad assortment of sympathy gifts appropriate for pet grievers.

Pet Memorial Stone
Thoughtful and touching choices to remember your pet.

Pet Memorial Stepping Stone
Find a fitting stepping stone for your yard or garden.

SBI!

Sympathy Cards for Pet Owners

Home Made Pet Sympathy Gifts

Pet Sympathy Candle

Pet Memorial Tributes

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In Memory of Cricket (Cat)

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Write Your Own Pet Tribute