Pet Memorial Wreaths: DIY & Custom Options

The loss of a beloved pet leaves a unique kind of silence. For many families, honoring that bond with a physical memorial offers comfort and closure. One increasingly popular tribute is the pet memorial wreath—a visual expression of love, remembrance, and beauty.

Whether you’re looking for a simple DIY project to make at home or a professionally crafted piece to display permanently, pet memorial wreaths offer versatile, heartfelt options to celebrate your furry friend.

Here’s how to create or choose a pet wreath that tells their story with care and intention.

Wreaths have long symbolized eternity, remembrance, and the cycle of life. When used as a pet memorial, they represent the unbroken love we have for our animals—even after they’ve passed.

They’re also adaptable:

• Display them on doors, fences, or memory walls

• Use them during a memorial ceremony or pet celebration of life

• Pair them with keepsake urns or pet cremation jewelry

• Incorporate dried elements for long-lasting indoor décor

Creating a wreath yourself is a meaningful way to process grief and celebrate your pet’s personality. Here are a few styles to consider:

• Use a grapevine or wire base

• Attach faux or dried flowers in your pet’s favorite colors

• Add a small printed photo or laminated tag with their name

• Include a ribbon with a phrase like “Forever Loved” or “Best Friend”

Incorporate your pet’s collar or ID tag as the centerpiece. Surround it with greenery, paw print charms, or dried lavender for a calming scent.

Go for a walk and collect pinecones, feathers, wildflowers, or leaves. This style is perfect for dogs who loved hiking or cats who basked in sunny windows.

Use multicolored ribbons or flowers to reflect the Rainbow Bridge theme. Add a card or quote like “Until we meet again…”

Customize your wreath by season:

• Spring: cherry blossoms, fresh greens

• Summer: sunflowers, bright ribbons

• Fall: dried oranges, cinnamon sticks

• Winter: pine, holly, silver accents

These wreaths can change with the seasons or represent your pet’s favorite time of year.

If crafting isn’t for you, many artists and florists now offer custom pet memorial wreaths. Features can include:

• Laser-cut wood nameplates

• Paw print or breed-specific silhouettes

• UV-resistant materials for outdoor display

• Built-in photo frames or urn compartments

Pair a wreath with a custom engraved pet urn for a coordinated display on a mantle or memory shelf.

At Home:

• Entryway or front door (protected from the elements)

• In a dedicated home memorial corner

• Beside a pet urn on a shelf

• On the pet’s old bed or crate as a symbolic resting place

At a Memorial Service:

• Use as a centerpiece

• Surround with candles and framed photos

• Hang from a garden arch or tree during an outdoor ceremony

Outdoors:

• On a backyard fence or gate

• Attached to a memorial tree

• In a pet garden or near a buried keepsake

If using outdoors, choose weather-resistant materials or bring the wreath inside during storms.

Adding personal touches makes the wreath uniquely yours. Consider:

• A mini urn holding a portion of ashes

• A laminated poem or message

• Tags from collars, leashes, or harnesses

• Artificial flowers from favorite places (like beach or park themes)

These additions help transform a wreath into a full tribute.

Some families include pet wreaths in:

• Memorial time capsules

• Shadow boxes

• Memorial wall displays with photos, artwork, and paw prints

• Home shrines that blend decor and remembrance

A wreath can also be redesigned annually, adding new flowers, charms, or written memories.

A pet memorial wreath is more than a decoration—it’s a timeless tribute to the bond between you and your beloved companion. It symbolizes enduring love, cherished memories, and the deep emotional legacy that pets leave behind long after they’re gone. For many, creating or displaying a wreath becomes part of the healing process, offering a gentle reminder of joy, comfort, and connection in the quiet moments of grief.

Whether your wreath is handmade at the kitchen table with family members or carefully custom-crafted by an artist, it serves a powerful emotional purpose. It provides a tangible outlet for remembrance—one that blends artistry with affection. Each element of the wreath, from dried lavender sprigs to paw-shaped charms or personalized ribbons, tells a story. A wreath may showcase the colors your pet responded to, flowers from a favorite park, or even small tokens like their name tag or collar woven into the arrangement. These small details turn it into something more than an object. It becomes a visual hug for the heart.

For those who find solace in crafting, a DIY wreath can be a deeply therapeutic activity. Gathering materials, assembling the design, and reflecting on your pet’s personality during the process often brings up laughter, tears, and healing memories. It also invites family or friends—especially children—into the process of honoring their pet, helping them navigate their feelings and express grief in creative, constructive ways.

Alternatively, custom wreaths offer beauty and durability through the hands of artisans who specialize in memorial pieces. Whether placed above a mantle, at the entry to a pet’s favorite backyard space, or alongside a home altar, these wreaths blend seamlessly into your home decor while holding emotional significance. Many families choose to display wreaths beside a favorite photo, a memory box, or a keepsake urn that holds a portion of ashes, creating a complete and sacred space of remembrance.

Some even include pet wreaths in seasonal rituals—swapping out flowers, adding fresh ribbons, or incorporating written messages on birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. In this way, the wreath becomes a living tribute, evolving over time while keeping the memory close.

At Oaktree, we understand how powerful these tributes can be. Our mission is to offer you more than products—we offer a way to celebrate the life and love you shared. That’s why our pet remembrance collection includes thoughtfully crafted urns, jewelry, keepsakes, and ideas to help you personalize your tribute.

Whether you're drawn to a rustic design, an elegant silk arrangement, or something entirely your own, a pet memorial wreath reminds you daily: their love is never far. It greets you at the door, graces your living space, and lives on in the hearts they touched.

Explore Oaktree’s full collection of pet remembrance keepsakes and create a tribute that feels just right—for your home, your family, and your forever friend.