In traditional belief, the seventh day after passing is a time when the departed soul briefly returns. For pets, it has become more of an emotional ritual — a way for the owner to express love, grief, and to give their companion a heartfelt farewell.
1. If candles are not convenient, use an electronic candle or a flameless light. Safety always comes first.
2. Keep offerings simple. What matters is sincerity, not extravagance.
3. There’s no strict rule for the process — what truly matters is the love in your heart. Even just sitting quietly and looking at a photo is meaningful.
4. It’s completely normal to cry or feel deep sadness during the ceremony. Allow your emotions to flow. If it feels overwhelming, lean on friends, family, or professional support.
5.Try not to over-interpret things like noises or animals passing by. Your farewell is not diminished if you don’t see any “signs.”
It’s usually counted by taking the day your pet passed away and adding six days. For example, if your pet left on July 5, then July 11 would be their Seventh Day.
1. Choose a place your pet loved to be. Lay down a clean cloth and set out the photo, food, water, and toys. Light a candle if you wish.
2. In the evening, either alone or with family, sit quietly in front of the memorial. Let your heart recall all the little moments you shared. Speak to your pet softly, or read aloud the words you wrote.
4.If you follow the tradition of burning paper offerings, be sure to do so outdoors in a safe setting.
5.After the ritual, put everything away carefully and avoid waste.
The first seven days are the time for us to say goodbye solemnly with a warm ceremony. The furry child may have temporarily left our arms, but the love and memories we created together will remain in our hearts forever and become a part of our memories. Finally, everyone is welcome to share the warm memories with the furry child in the comment section. Let us remember those beautiful moments together.
