Remembering Lyla: Grieving Our Cat and Finding Comfort in Pet Ashes Jewellery

Losing Lyla was one of the hardest things our family has gone through. She wasn’t just a pet—she was our quiet companion, our little shadow, and a constant source of comfort. When she passed away from complications caused by kidney stones, our world grew quieter. Colder. Empty in ways we hadn’t prepared for.

After she passed, our vet gently handed us a small bundle of her fur. It caught us off guard—such a simple act, but it meant everything. Holding that soft bit of her made her feel close again, even if just for a moment. We tucked it away carefully, unsure of what to do with it, but knowing it was something we’d treasure.

She always had this gentle, sweet scent—like warm biscuits. It’s one of those things you don’t realise you’ll miss until it’s gone. I still catch myself leaning into a jumper she used to sleep on, hoping to find just a trace of that comforting smell.

In the weeks that followed, we searched for a way to honour her memory. We didn’t want to let her go completely. That’s when we discovered pet ashes jewellery—and it turned out to be exactly what we needed.

The Silent Grief of Losing a Pet

Anyone who’s lost a pet knows the strange silence that follows. No tiny footsteps. No soft purring. No warm body curling up beside you at the end of a long day.

Lyla had this calming presence. She didn’t need to do much—just be near. She made the house feel more alive, more loved. After she was gone, there were moments where we’d forget and still look for her in her favorite nap spots or catch ourselves talking to her out loud.

She wasn’t “just a cat.” She was family.

Why Pet Ashes Jewellery Was Right for Us

When we learned about pet ashes jewellery, it immediately felt right. It wasn’t about making something fancy or showy—it was about keeping a part of her with us. Something small, simple, and meaningful.

We chose a gold-plated ashes necklace with a space inside for a little bit of her. Alongside a small pinch of her ashes, we added a few strands of her fur. It felt so personal—so her. Then we had her nickname, Lolii, engraved on the pendant.

Lolii was the name I’d call her during our little dances around the living room. I’d hold her close, sway to the music, and whisper silly things while she just looked at me with her big, patient eyes. It was a moment that belonged only to us. And now, it’s engraved into something I can carry with me always.

A Keepsake That Heals

Creating that necklace helped in ways I didn’t expect. Choosing the design, remembering those moments, deciding on the engraving—it all gave us a chance to reflect and honour her in a way that felt peaceful.

Pet ashes jewellery isn’t for everyone, but for us, it became something deeply healing. It let us turn our grief into something we could touch, something that reminded us not just of the sadness of losing her, but the joy of having loved her so much.

Still With Us

Lyla isn’t here physically—but every time I wear the necklace, it’s like she’s close again. It rests just above my heart, and when I hold it, I remember how it felt to carry her in my arms. I remember the dancing. The soft purrs. The nickname Lolii. And always, always, that sweet biscuit smell that made her feel like home.

To anyone grieving the loss of a pet: you’re not alone. The pain is real, and so is the love. Whether it’s through pet ashes jewellery, a favorite photo, a collar on the shelf, or a tuft of fur wrapped in cloth—do whatever helps you hold onto their memory.

For us, this necklace isn’t just jewellery. It’s a story. A scent. A dance. A soft imprint of love that continues, even after goodbye.