OMG, look what I just came across on the web!! I'm not sure if I like this idea or not!!!

You can have a synthetic diamond made from the ashes of your loved one, they only need 8 oz, and :

Can you do this for pets?
At LifeGem, we understand that people love their pets like children. We take that into account and, of course, offer our services and products to pet owners as well.

http://www.lifegem.com/

moved to links forum, interesting concept!

Thanks for moving this, MD, I'm not used to all the forums here yet.

Yes, it's an interesting concept, I can't decide if I think it's creepy or not.
I do get comfort from keeping my Jakeybug's ashes, I talk to him occassionally and set the box in different places, so I can kind of see where this is just another way to keep them close to your heart. This company claims to keep the remains in an ID engraved container while the diamond is being grown, and the final diamond is etched with the serial number you are assigned from the start, so you can always know it is your loved ones diamond.

Here's what the CEO wrote on the Pet page:

Why choose a beloved pet LifeGem?
---Because I’ll always remember...
how you preferred a milk jug to an expensive toy.
how you ate everything I couldn't stand.
how you protected me with your life, but secretly hid when I was gone.
how you helped “break in” all of the new furniture.
how you were always there for a hug when I needed it most.
how you gave me a reason to come home.
how I loved you with all my heart, but you always loved me more.


If you are reading this, you are going through one of life's toughest times right now. I know because I've been there. I've even questioned whether the love was worth this pain… but it was. She added more to my life than words could ever say.

Sometimes I miss my girl so much it hurts to breathe, but our memories will never fade. Even through the tears, she finds a way to bring a smile to my face every day. Nothing will ever replace our special bond, and the LifeGem is certainly not meant to, but it does provide comfort through an everlasting connection and closeness to the one I have lost.

I hope it will do the same for you and your wonderful pet.
Sincerely,
Greg Herro
LifeGem CEO

I saw this once when I was looking up pet loss, but I think it is just to gross for me. I would feel funny changing Snookie into something like that. Or worse still when my friends and family asked me where I got it and I had to tell them it was my beloved Snookie. Maybe some people would find it a comfort but I just don't know I don't want my baby turned into a wordly good.
Ann

"I don't want my baby turned into a worldly good" --- Yeah, Ann, exactly!

People are doing it with their relatives too... but... what if the diamond gets stolen? or what if you die and there is no one left to hand it down to, then what?????

It's very expensive too.

I probably shouldn't have even posted it, but I just couldn't believe it!!

I think it's a wonderful choice for those who can afford it. Obviously not for everyone but I don't see anything wrong with it at all.

wow, it is expensive but it is a good remembrance to me and one that will pretty much last forever.

Whew! Yeah, it's an interesting subject and it's very expensive. I buried my dog so I guess I don't have to ponder whether it's a good idea or not. Still, I couldn't resist learning about the subject. Thanks for posting it, j4lorn. I can't decide if it's weird or not, but it's definately "out there."

Ann, said it best....WORLDY GOODS. this is not our home here, we are just visitors for a short time and we cant take material things with us, only eternal. And our babies are in our soul and spirt not in the ash or the ground, that is what we take with us part of who we are. Pamela

Expensive... yes, But I agree a bit creepy. Also I don't consider myself a pet owner, merely a guardian of my pets, offer guidance, love, food and shelter.

I always thought when my TJ died I would have him Tatooed on my shoulder, being a parrot that is where he has spent most of his time, looking over my shoulder. Seems like the right place for him.