A beautiful personalized pet memorial is the most sincere way to honor and commemorate your best friend when their time here on earth has passed. Whether you have a beloved Fido or Scruffy of your own, there is no doubt about it – people love their pets. People cherish their pets and consider them members of their family.
As of 2023, the pet industry has reached $145.12 billion and continues to grow. This is a significant increase from 2014, when it was only $58 billion. On average, dogs and cats live for 10 years. The rapid growth over the past decade suggests that the pet death care industry will also grow quickly in the next 10 years. There is a high demand for personalized pet memorials, such as pet urns, jewelry, and grave markers, to help honor lost pets in a meaningful way.
In this blog, we will cover the following:
Where the Pet Memorial Industry falls Short,
With so many pet service options available, the lack of memorialization options for our furry friends who have left the earth is surprising. Many vet clinics offer cremation services, but owners aren’t given many other options for dealing with the loss of a beloved companion. Search volume for pet loss grieving is on the rise, which shows a substantial market opportunity to provide pet memorials, keepsakes, portraits, and ornament products.
Creating a natural stone pet memorial marker can be a meaningful tribute to a lost pet, providing comfort and lasting memories.
Pet memorial products can be categorized into different types, such as urns, jewelry, and memorial markers, helping potential buyers navigate the options more easily and find the perfect way to honor their lost pets.
Offering personalized pet memorial products is a great way to capitalize on this booming industry. Pet owners want to memorialize their pets just as they would a family member. According to CANA, pet memorialization is one of the fastest-growing deathcare markets in the United States and Canada.
This rising trend in pet afterlife care opens up a whole new market for businesses with the equipment to offer personalized and customized items.
Where AP Lazer steps in to help
With an AP laser, you can transform any keepsake or memento into a personalized gift or memorial that will stand out from any other with its unique commemoration. The opportunities are endless, and with the ability to engrave wood, granite, slate, glass, and so much more, the possibilities are endless. We also offers many high-quality and customizable Laser products on our website.
Customers often appreciate the craftsmanship and support they receive during challenging times. One customer shared, “We are so grateful for the support and the quality of the memorial products during such a difficult period.”
Pet Urns
A personalized urn is the final way to immortalize your pet’s legacy in your life, and it should never be compromised in quality or detail. They can be custom-made to honor your pet exactly the way you want.
One customer expressed gratitude for the high-quality and detailed urns, which provided a beautiful tribute to their beloved pet.
Laser Etching Granite Memorials
Easily engraved by a laser engraving machine, memorial stones are a great way to commemorate a pet just as you would a family member. Many styles of memorials are available, from mini upright monuments, shaped flat markers, and plaques perfect for displaying on a mantle inside.
Personalized stone memorials can be customized with the pet’s name and dates, showcasing the craftsmanship and quality of these products, which provide a sense of peace to grieving pet owners.
Pet Cremation Jewelry
From metal dog tags to fancier keepsake charms, personalized pet cremation jewelry is one way to keep your pet close to your heart.
Personalized pet cremation jewelry can include various ornaments such as charms and tags.
Personalized Photo Frames & Other Gifts
Personalize with the pet’s name, dates, photos, and more to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake for your customers.
Interesting Pet Statistics
- Three in five Americans own pets. 70% own dogs, 50% own cats.
- One-third of pet owners frequently buy their pets holiday gifts. (An excellent personalization opportunity!)
- Women are more likely than men to own pets, and they are also the main gift buyers in most households.
Personalized Pet Products
In addition to the undersaturated market of pet memorialization, the personalized pet product industry is another market segment worth mentioning. There are plenty of ways to capitalize on personalized gifts and gear for living pets as well! Pet owners are more willing to spend more money on personalized food bowls, tags, toy boxes, collars, etc. than the generic versions. Spending money on your family is easy; sometimes, a good pet is better than a family.
A pet grave marker with cremation pet urn is also available to honor and remember lost pet
Personalized pet memorials are a meaningful way to honor and remember our beloved pets. People form strong emotional bonds with their furry family members and experience profound grief when they pass away. Laser-engraved photos and heartfelt messages can help keep their precious memories alive, providing comfort and solace during a difficult time.
The pet product industry is lacking memorial options. There is a market there, and few businesses are providing it. If you are looking for a new business idea or to expand your current offerings, the pet memorial business may be for you. Best of all, your AP Lazer makes creating these priceless gifts and memorials easier than ever. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the countless products that our machines have already created here and see how easy it is!
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Are you interested in delving into the world of pet memorialization? Reach out to our laser experts for more info!
