How to order and upload your pet photos
- Choose your product, size, and available customization options.
- Complete checkout and payment.
- After payment succeeds, follow the link provided on the payment-success page to open the photo-upload page.
- Upload your pet photos and customization details there. Photos are submitted after payment, not during checkout.
- We review and confirm the required photos and details before production begins.
A custom pet memorial figurine and a personalized pet memorial urn can both preserve the memory of a dog or cat, but they serve different purposes. One is primarily a display keepsake; the other combines remembrance with ashes storage.
Last updated: October 25, 2026.
Quick answer: Memorial figurine or memorial urn?
Choose a memorial figurine if you want a freestanding photo-based keepsake for a shelf, desk, or remembrance area. Choose a memorial urn if you need a respectful place to hold ashes and also want a personalized sculpture based on the pet’s photos.
Pet memorial figurine vs pet memorial urn
| Feature | Memorial figurine | Memorial urn |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Personalized display keepsake | Ashes storage + personalized memorial |
| Uses pet photos | Yes | Yes |
| Freestanding display | Yes | Yes |
| Holds ashes | No | Yes |
| ToutouPets current starting price | $79.99 | $699.99 |
When should you choose a pet memorial figurine?
A figurine is useful when you want a physical representation of the pet but do not need ashes storage. It may suit a desk, shelf, bedside table, or existing memorial space. It can also be given to someone who wants a personalized remembrance piece without an urn.
See the pet memorial figurine guide or the custom pet figurine product.
When should you choose a personalized pet memorial urn?
An urn is appropriate when ashes need to be stored in the memorial itself. The ToutouPets memorial urn combines the container with a handmade pet sculpture based on reference photos.
View the custom pet memorial urn.
What photos do you need?
Both options benefit from clear photos showing the pet’s face, markings, coloring, and body shape. If the pet has passed away and the photo set is limited, use the clearest available images and avoid strong filters.
See the photo requirements.
Which option is more affordable?
The main custom pet figurine currently starts at $79.99, while the personalized memorial urn is currently listed at $699.99. The difference reflects the larger memorial product and ashes-storage function. Verify current prices before ordering.
Which is better as a sympathy gift?
A figurine may be easier to give because it does not assume how the recipient plans to handle ashes. An urn is more personal and practical when you already know that the recipient wants a dedicated ashes container. When in doubt, a framed photo, note, or smaller personalized keepsake may be more appropriate.
See what to give someone who lost a pet for broader options.
Frequently asked questions
Can both products be made from older photos?
Yes, subject to image quality. Multiple views are preferable but not always available for memorial orders.
Does a memorial figurine contain ashes?
No. The standard figurine is a display keepsake. The memorial urn is the product intended to hold ashes.
Can the urn sculpture look exactly like the pet?
It is a handmade artistic interpretation based on photos. Recognizable features are the goal, but exact photographic similarity cannot be guaranteed.
Choose the format that fits the memorial
If you want a display-only keepsake, start with the custom pet figurine. If you need ashes storage, review the personalized pet memorial urn. You can also browse our pet memorial gift guide.