Creating a Memorial Garden with Kids for Pet Loss
As adults, the loss of a pet is extremely difficult. What makes matter worse is watching our children grieve over this loss. It’s often their first lesson in dealing with grief and the healing process.
Creating a memorial garden does not have to be complicated, at all. It can be as simple as displaying a pet memorial stone in an area of your garden surrounded by seasonal flowers with a Memorial Tree. Having your child help with the design of the memorial garden will help with the healing process. Allow them to pick out the flowers and help plant them. Let them know that this is their special area.
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What a wonderful thing to do; creating a memorial garden! In so many ways I think it will bring comfort to many family especially ones with children. Our pets are part of our family and what a great way to still honor them…thank you for you post!
What a beautiful idea…thanks for sharing, Deb.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea. A place for the kids to go to feel closer to their beloved lost pet and to cherish the life they had together. As a longtime and forever pet owner, I also love your memorial stones. What a beautiful way to remember a special family member.
Debbie I love, it. So often children feelings are taken for granted when a pet passes on. Most times adults feel they will get over it, especially if another pet is purchased. By allowing them to have a memorial garden, validates their feelings and helps with the healing process. It’s especially wonderful for them when they are allowed to have hands on with minimum adult supervision.