Yes, Pet Grief Is Real Grief
A grief in which you still have to go to work, to function.
A grief you sometimes feel ashamed to admit how deeply it affects you.
Whether with colleagues, your partner, or your family.
It is an invisible grief.
An Invisible Loss Few People Talk About
When I lost my cat, I was living abroad and I didn’t even get the chance to say goodbye.
It is a pain that stayed with me for months, and only those who have lived it can truly understand.
Being so far away, I would have loved to have a way to create a ritual, to say goodbye with dignity.
Sixteen Years Together
Sixteen years of life together. A true bond.
From the age of 6 to 22.
Far longer than most of my friendships.
A deeply connected relationship, almost spiritual.
I wish I could have pressed pause after her passing.
To be there. Maybe later.
But at least to have had that moment of separation.
Discovering Tree Urn
When I discovered what Tree Urn offers, my heart resonated so deeply that I had to talk about it—because I am certain it can help more than one person.
Tree Urn is a cork urn designed to transform a ritual of death into a ritual of life.
How Does Tree Urn Work?
The ashes are placed at the bottom of the urn, and when the time feels right, you choose a tree.
Thanks to its cork compartments, the urn can be planted—in a pot, in a garden, or even in a forest.
The cork decomposes completely naturally, without causing any pollution.
Beyond that, the urn has a comforting, warm texture that helps honor the process and this very human need for presence and tenderness.
Choosing the Right Tree
For Minette, I would have chosen an olive tree.
An ancient tree found in many sacred texts, carrying blessings.
As she deserved.
You can choose the size of the urn based on the weight and size of this life companion you must part from.
All the information is available on the Tree Urn website, including a page dedicated to the symbolism of trees.
You Are Not Alone
If you are going through the loss of a pet, I send you a huge embrace.
You are not alone.
Rest in peace, Minette. 💛
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