Pet memorial phone case ideas
A gentle way to carry them with you — how to make a memorial case for yourself or for someone who is grieving.
When a pet dies, people often want something small they can carry — not a framed photo on a shelf, but something that comes with them through the day. A custom phone case can be that: a gentle portrait of the pet, in a style that feels like them, seen every time the phone is picked up. This guide covers how to make a pet memorial case thoughtfully, whether it’s for yourself or a gift for someone who is grieving.
Choosing the photo
Look for a photo where the pet’s personality shows: the head tilt, the favorite spot on the couch, the ears at their usual angle. It doesn’t need to be a perfect photo — the studio redraws it as artwork, so a slightly blurry phone snapshot is fine as long as the pet is clearly visible and fills a good part of the frame. If you have several, try more than one; previews are free.
Styles that feel gentle
- Soft watercolor — the most popular choice for memorials; quiet colors and soft edges.
- Classic oil portrait — dignified and timeless, with warm light.
- Wreath of flowers — the pet surrounded by a ring of wildflowers or their owner’s favorite blooms.
- A favorite place — the pet at the beach, in the garden or on the trail they loved.
- Gentle sky — the pet resting among soft clouds at sunrise, for those who find comfort in that image.
Adding a name or dates
Many people add the pet’s name, and sometimes the years. Put the words in quotes in your description — for example with the name “Rosie” in soft script. Keep it short: a name alone is usually the most moving, and short text prints cleanest. Look closely at the preview before ordering, and generate a new variation if a letter isn’t right.
Giving it to someone who is grieving
- Timing. Some people welcome a memorial gift right away; others need a few weeks. If you’re unsure, a gentle message first is kind.
- Getting a photo. A photo from their social media or one you took yourself works. Choose one where the pet looks happy and like themselves.
- Their phone model. Check it quietly — on iPhone it’s in Settings → General → About, on Android in Settings → About phone — or look at the camera layout on the back.
- A note. At checkout, enter their address as the shipping address and tick “This is a gift” to save a message with the order. A gift reveal card lets you send a short note they’ll actually see, by text or printed.
Practical details
A Slim case is $24.99 and a Tough case is $34.99, and US shipping is free. Each case is printed to order and ships within 48 business hours. If it arrives damaged, misprinted or doesn’t fit the model ordered, our free 30-day Perfect-Fit returns cover a remake or refund.
Take your time in the studio. There is no account to make and no limit on previews, so you can come back to it when you’re ready. For other pet ideas — happier ones, too — see custom pet phone cases.
Questions
What is a pet memorial phone case?
A custom phone case with artwork of a pet who has died — usually a gentle portrait made from a favorite photo, sometimes with their name.
Will it look like my pet?
The studio redraws your photo as artwork, so it’s an interpretation, but pets generally come through very well. Preview it first; previews are free.
Can I add my pet’s name?
Yes. Put the name in quotes in your description. Short text prints cleanest.
Can I send it directly to a grieving friend?
Yes. Enter their address as the shipping address at checkout and add a gift message, or make a gift reveal card with a short note.