having lost a dear pet recently i got this pamphelt at my local vets they do memorial stones,pebbles,picture frames,and a lot more there web site was easy and out lined every thing that you need and the prices are really good,there is no pressure to get you to buy the most expensive as you can do it on line or fax them also ring them they are very kind and steere you to what you want,i ordered a tumbled river stone,and the pets name is carved on the pebble and then finished in black $130.00 well spent

Approximate cost: $open

I came across the Talking Stones website while searching the internet for some sort of a headstone to place over my pet's grave. Their website was easy to navigate and had photos of examples of headstones that could be purchased. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted so I gave them a call and talked to them about the best option in regards to the type of stone and the writing font and picture. The staff member that helped me was very friendly and sympathetic - she wasn't just trying to make a sale.

After thinking about it for a couple of days and looking around elsewhere I ended up placing an order through their website for a large tumbled river stone with my dog's name printed on it, along with his birth year and year he died, and a small image of a paw print.

A few days after I had placed the order I received a confirmation email for me to approve a template of what would be engraved onto the stone.

The actual stone arrived in the mail a fortnight later with a lovely sympathy note attached.

I am very happy with the stone and placed it outside over my dog's grave. It is a lovely way to remember him and to mark the spot where his body lies.

Approximate cost: $130