Keeping Memories Alive: Fur Clippings, Paw Prints, and Glass Lasered Nose and Paw Prints

River Valley Pet Cremation Society • September 11, 2026

How can you keep your pet close after they pass?


How do keepsakes preserve special memories? By offering comfort and a physical reminder of your pet. Keeping their memory alive and honoring the role they played in your life will offer help through your grieving process.


The River Valley Pet Cremation Society offers many keepsakes to keep your pet close after private cremation.

Our signature private cremation package for $325 includes three keepsakes: an engraved rosewood urn, a clipping of your pet's fur, and a clay paw print ornament. Also included in the package is a certificate of cremation and an online pet tribute.


We also offer many other keepsakes. Photos, descriptions, and pricing can be found HERE.

  • Glass lasered nose or paw prints
  • Dividing the ashes into multiple urns (one engraved urn is included in our private cremation package for $325)
  • Ceramic and wood ornaments
  • Memorial cross
  • Reflection stones
  • Tribute video


No matter which keepsake you choose to celebrate your pet's unique personality, it will keep their memory alive and bring you comfort for years to come.

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