A pet memorial star map
A pet memorial star map shows the stars above a night that belonged to your dog, cat or other companion. It carries their name and a line in your own words.
It suits your own home or a gift for a friend who has lost a pet. It is a calmer keepsake than a photo, and it fits any room.
Free delivery on prints
Which night to choose
Most people choose the night their pet came home. Use your home town and the evening you brought them through the door. If you do not know the time, use the time you remember, such as early evening.
Other good choices: their birthday, if you know it, an adoption day from the rescue's paperwork, or a favourite walk or trip. Some people choose the night they said goodbye.
Adoption papers, vet records and old photos often hold the date. Photos also save the time they were taken.
Poster title ideas
Message ideas
- The night you came home and made us a family.
- Twelve years of muddy paws and the best company. We miss you every day.
- You were only here for part of our lives, but you were all of yours.
- Thank you for every walk.
- Somewhere under these stars, you are still chasing the ball.
- The sky above the night we brought you home from the rescue centre.
A gift for a friend who lost a pet
Ask a partner or family member for the pet's name and the day they came home, if you want it to be a surprise. If you are not sure of the date, use the pet's birthday or simply ask your friend. Most people like to talk about their pet.
Keep the message simple. The name and one line about the pet say enough.
Choosing a look
Aurora is a deep green that suits a calm, natural look. Midnight and Eclipse give a dark sky. Starlight is light and soft. The inverse map styles swap the paper and ink colours for a bolder look.
A 12 × 16 in print (about 30 × 40 cm) fits by the place their bed used to be, on a shelf with their collar, or by the door. Choose 18 × 24 in (about 46 × 61 cm) for a main wall.
Framed or print only
A frame in black, white or natural makes the print ready to hang. A print only suits a person who wants to frame it next to a photo of their pet.
Order when you are ready
There is no deadline for a memorial. Some people order in the first week, and some wait until the anniversary of the day their pet came home. We print each map after you order it, so you can take your time with the words.
What customers say
“Great product. Arrived on time and was exactly what I wanted. Would recommend to a friend!”
Éanna M. “Excellent service. Super easy and fast to order. Would recommend to a friend!”
Kevin M. “A fantastic way to remember the important moments in your life! Thanks a lot!”
Mark G.
Questions
The night they came home is the most common choice. Their birthday, adoption day or a favourite trip also works. Any date from 1900 to 2100 is possible.
Choose the time you remember, such as early evening, and leave the time off the print. The date and place still print.
Yes. Put the name in the title and a short line in the message.
Yes. A star map of the night they came home is a gift for any pet owner, not only a memorial.
Yes. The preview updates as you edit and shows the design we print.
For places in the northern hemisphere, such as the UK and Ireland, north is at the top. For places in the southern hemisphere, such as Australia and New Zealand, south is at the top. The map shows the sky as you see it looking up, so east and west are swapped compared with a street map.
Star maps for other occasions
- A personalised star map for Christmas
- An anniversary star map
- A paper anniversary star map of your wedding sky
- A wedding star map
- An engagement star map
- A new baby star map
- A birthday star map
- A memorial star map
- The night we met star map
- A Valentine's Day star map
- A Mother's Day star map
- A Father's Day star map
- A graduation star map