pet memorial
/pɛt məˈmɔːriəl/
CommonA tribute, object, or gathering that honors a pet who has died.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | ordered a pet memorial stone for the backyard. he deserves something permanent | The owner bought a physical marker to place where their pet died or was buried. | instagram, 2024 |
| 02 | getting a pet memorial tattoo next month. still not over it | The owner plans to get a tattoo as a lasting tribute. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | we did a whole pet memorial in the backyard. kids needed the closure | The family held a small ceremony after the pet's death. | |
| 04 | this pet memorial page for someone's cat has 40k followers and i am not okay | A tribute account for a deceased pet gained a large audience. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing something made or done to honor a deceased pet.
- Announcing a tribute post or account for a pet who passed.
- Talking about physical items like memorial stones, urns, or portraits.
- Sharing a small backyard ceremony or scattering of ashes.
Do not use it when
- The pet is still alive.
Origin and context
Pet memorial as a concept predates the internet but the term and the associated products and social media practices grew noticeably in the 2010s as pet loss became a normalized topic online.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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