Where beloved pets
are never forgotten.
A living memorial garden for the pets who shaped our lives. Free forever, for every pet — because no love like theirs should ever go unremembered.
The heartwood of a tree
is its strongest part.
The part that endures.
We named this garden Heartwood because that's what our dogs are — the strong, enduring core of our lives. The part that stays with us long after they're gone.
Heartwood is a place to honour them. To tell their story. To make sure that anyone who visits this page knows that they existed, that they were loved, and that they mattered.
Every memorial is free, forever. No ads, no expiry, no algorithm. Just your dog's name, their dates, and your words — held gently in this garden for as long as we're here.
Every pet deserves to be remembered.
Free, forever — or something more.
- Their name, photo & dates
- Tribute up to 250 words
- Days in our hearts counter
- Birthday remembrance email
- Anniversary email each year
- Listed in the Heartwood garden
- Everything in Free
- Multiple photos
- Up to 2 video tributes
- Unlimited tribute length
- 🕯️ Anniversary candle glow
- Priority placement in garden
- Featured in the Reels feed
Create your free memorial first, then enter your pet's name at checkout to upgrade it.
- A digital growing tree
- 8 hand-drawn growth stages
- Water it every 7 days
- Watch it grow over months
- Real tree planted when
Garden of Life opens
Create your free memorial first, then enter your pet's name at checkout to add a tree.
Give them a place
in the garden.
Free forever. No account needed. Just your dog's name, their dates, and your words — and they'll always have a home here.
We've sent a confirmation to your email. Their memorial is now part of the Heartwood garden — and we'll be in touch every year on their birthday and the anniversary of their passing.
With love, Jonathan & Kelsy
You don't have to navigate this alone.
People and services we know and trust — for the moments when you need more than a memorial.
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— Jonathan & Kelsy, Dogwood Lodge
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