While everyone is unique and will choose to celebrate a pet's life differently, a memorial service is a meaningful way to remember your beloved companion. If you decide to hold a memorial service, you'll want to consider the following: Holding private family goodbyes. Selecting an urn or keepsake. Choosing the style of the tribute. Identifying a service location. Keepsakes make an excellent gift for close family and friends. You might want to gift them a mini pet urn or piece of jewelry with a small part of the pet's ashes.