Losing a pet can be a devastating experience, especially if the pet had been with the owner for years or even decades.

Luckily, it’s possible to find great gifts for people who have just lost their pet that can help them get through this difficult time and honor their beloved furry friend.

You may know the person better than they know themselves and have no problem coming up with gift ideas on your own, but if you’re stuck and don’t know where to start, here are three great options to consider.

Write Them a Letter

There’s no doubt that social media has made our lives easier in some ways, but sometimes there’s just nothing like a good old-fashioned letter. One of my favorite things about snail mail is how easy it is to personalize; you can literally write one sentence and then turn around and write a whole second page, or even a third if you want to really get into it. This makes it super easy to show someone exactly how much they mean to you — even if they live far away. If you have any pictures of a memory with their pet, print one off and send it with your letter.

Get Something to Remember Their Pet By

The pain of losing a pet is so difficult to describe, but it’s important to remember that it’s okay to grieve. There are many tangible things you can do for someone who has just lost their pet—you can offer help and support with all sorts of practical matters—but if you really want to make a difference, consider getting something that person can have forever: a portrait.

A custom painting or drawing will last forever and serve as an everlasting reminder of their beloved pet. If a picture’s worth one thousand words, then such an offering truly says I care about you and I want you to feel better.

If you have the time and the budget to step up your picture giving, try getting a picture of their pet engraved on a plaque or on a photo crystal. If that’s not your style, purchase a personalized frame by engraving their pet’s name, a nickname, or a special quote that you can add a printed photo to keep in the frame.

Let Them Know You Care

Many people find it difficult to know what to say or do when someone they know has lost a pet. Because a pet is considered part of their family, it can be heartbreaking to see your loved one go through it. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can support them in their time of need. Some options include:

• Sending flowers to their home
• Treating them to a nice meal out
• Helping them get rid of some of their pets things (when they are ready)
• Writing a handwritten note and dropping it off with a box of cookies
• Getting them a curated gift box such as a Laurelbox
• Bringing over some takeout and talking about their beloved pet

At times like these, your compassion is just as important as your presence. They need to feel that they’re not alone during one of life’s hardest times, so give them lots of love and let them know that you care.

There are a lot of emotions involved and there is also a lot of heartache, after all, they have just lost their best friend that was full of unconditional love. Gifting them with any of these thoughtful gifts will surely touch their hearts since they understand how much you care about them.