Grief does not arrive with instructions, and most people want something small and quiet to mark a loss rather than a grand gesture. This is a stone-effect resin memorial cast with a winged figure and the engraved tribute, thank you for the joy and warmth you brought us, we will miss you forever. It sits on a shelf, a mantelpiece or a sheltered corner of the garden without demanding attention every time you walk past it.

Resin holds fine detail in a way moulded plastic does not, so the wings, the lettering and the stone texture stay crisp rather than soft-edged. It looks like carved stone and weighs a fraction of what stone would, which means it can go on a floating shelf or be moved with one hand. Two versions are made and you choose at checkout: one with a cat figure and one with a dog.

• Cast resin with a stone-effect finish
• Choice of a cat figure or a dog figure
• Engraved tribute lettering moulded into the front
• Suitable for indoor display or a sheltered spot outdoors
• Small enough for a shelf, mantelpiece or windowsill
• GBP 14.99, shipped tracked within the UK

One thing we have to be straight about. What we can see and stand behind is a solid engraved memorial piece. We would rather lose the sale than get this particular thing wrong for you.

Who it's for: Owners who want a quiet, lasting marker for a cat or dog they have lost, and friends looking for a sympathy gift that is not flowers.