Start with the photo that feels most like them
A personalized pet memorial blanket is meant to feel familiar every time you see it. The best starting photo is not always the most professional one—it is the picture that immediately reminds you of your pet’s personality.
Choose a clear image where the face and eyes are easy to see. A well-lit photo with the pet reasonably close to the camera usually gives the strongest result. If you have several favorites, pick the one with the expression you remember most.
What kind of pet photo works best?
- Use the original JPG, PNG or WEBP when possible instead of a screenshot.
- Choose a photo that is reasonably sharp when you zoom in.
- Avoid heavy shadows across the face or bright glare that hides the eyes.
- Front-facing and three-quarter-view portraits usually work especially well.
- Leave enough room around the pet so the image can be positioned naturally in the design.
If you are unsure which image to use, send the favorite you have. MCM Engraving reviews the photograph and can contact you if another image would produce a stronger result.
Should you include the pet’s name?
Most memorial blankets include the pet’s name because it makes the piece unmistakably personal. The name can stand alone or be combined with dates and a short remembrance phrase.
If a nickname is what the family actually used every day, that can be more meaningful than a formal registered name. The goal is to create something that sounds like the relationship you had with the pet.
Memorial wording ideas
Short wording is usually easier to read and keeps the photograph as the focus. Examples of the kind of message people often choose include:
- Forever Loved
- Always in Our Hearts
- Until We Meet Again
- My Best Friend, Always
- Loved Beyond Words
- Run Free
You can also use your own line, a family saying or a short sentence that has a special connection to the pet. Keep it concise enough to remain readable in the finished design.
Do you need dates?
Dates are optional. Some families prefer a birth year and passing year, while others use only the name and message because they want the blanket to feel more like a celebration of the pet’s life than a memorial marker.
There is no single right format. Choose what will feel comforting when the blanket is used or displayed.
What comes with the MCM memorial blanket?
The MCM Engraving memorial blanket is a 50×60-inch velveteen plush blanket personalized with your pet photograph, name and a short message. The current price is $59.95 plus Standard U.S. Shipping and applicable tax.
The design is printed on one side with a white reverse side. Care instructions are machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low; do not bleach, iron or dry-clean.
How to personalize your blanket
- Choose the clearest favorite photograph of your pet.
- Decide on the name, dates if desired, and short wording.
- Use the memorial blanket personalization form to send the photo and details.
- Add the blanket to your cart and complete secure checkout on MCMEngraving.com.
Looking for a different type of remembrance?
If a blanket is not the right fit, MCM Engraving also creates personalized pet memorial plaques and keepsakes. If you want a hands-on project instead of a finished memorial, see our Personalized Paint Your Pet Kit.