Finding the words
A few words to honour your dog or cat
A plaque, a card, a few lines to share the news: sometimes a whole love has to fit in a single sentence. Here are some ideas to get you started — use them as they are, or turn them into your own words.
Every short phrase on this page is 40 characters or fewer: the length of the short phrase that can be printed on our memorial plaques.
Simple, gentle words
- “Thank you for sharing our life”
- “We miss you every single day”
- “Your spot is still warm”
- “The gentlest of companions”
- “Gone too soon, loved forever”
- “A love that never fades”
For a dog
- “Thank you for every walk”
- “The best dog ever: ours”
- “Loyal to the very end”
- “Still running through our memories”
- “Good dog. The best.”
- “My shadow, my friend, my dog”
For a cat
- “Your purr still fills the house”
- “Nine lives, one great love”
- “Thank you for every sunny nap”
- “Queen of the house, forever”
- “My cat, my confidant”
- “I miss your warmth on my lap”
With a touch of their personality
The most moving tributes are often the most specific: a nickname, a habit, a family joke. Don’t be afraid to let a smile in — it belongs in remembrance too.
- “Guardian of the couch, forever”
- “Our favourite sock thief”
- “Always waiting for us at the door”
- “The best cuddles in the house”
A few lines for a card or a post
To share the news with loved ones or on social media, two or three sentences are enough. Just replace the words in brackets.
Today we said goodbye to [name], after [number] years of walks, naps and loyalty. The house is very quiet. Thank you for all the love you gave us.
[Name] left us this week. Through moves, good news and harder evenings, always there at just the right moment. You’ll stay in our hearts.
Thank you for your messages after [name]’s passing. They mean a lot. [Name] had a good life and so much love; that’s what we want to hold on to.
A few tips before you choose
- On an object, shorter reads better: one line is often enough.
- Their name and years — for example, 2011 – 2025 — already say a lot.
- Read the phrase out loud. If it tugs at your heart, it’s the one.
- Double-check the spelling of the name and the dates: once printed, nothing can be erased.
- There’s no rush. Let the phrase rest for a few days before deciding.
On our memorial plaques, their name, dates and a short phrase are printed with their photo; on canvas and aluminum, you place your text wherever you like. You always receive a proof before anything is printed. Create a memorial plaque