The Companion Garden at Lutz Cemetery
The Companion Garden is a thoughtfully designed space honoring the unconditional love and loyalty of cherished animal companions. This small, peaceful sanctuary offers a final resting place for pets who were more than just animals - they were family.
Why Have a Companion Garden at Lutz Cemetery?
Honoring the Human-Animal Bond
For many families, pets are beloved members of the family. A companion garden acknowledges the deep emotional bond between people and their animals, offering a dignified resting place that reflects the love shared.
Providing a Unified Resting Place
A companion garden allows individuals or families to keep their pets nearby. This can bring comfort and a sense of continued connection for those who wish to remain close in both life and legacy.
Meeting Community Needs
As more people seek meaningful ways to memorialize their pets, a pet burial garden responds to a growing need in the community. It creates a trusted, beautiful alternative to commercial pet cemeteries.
Our Role as a Sanctuary
Our Companion Garden aligns with the values of peace, remembrance, and reflection we hold so dear. It transforms our cemetery into a more holistic space - one that honors all forms of companionship and grief, expanding our purpose as a place of healing.
By offering pet burial options, Lutz Cemetery opens new pathways for engagement and stewardship. Families who inter pets may return to pre-plan for themselves, contributing to long-term vitality for the cemetery and its mission.
The Companion Garden Coming Summer 2026
Design work is already in progress for the Lutz Cemetery Companion Garden. You can support the Companion Garden with a donation that will help bring this incredible resource to life.
Garden Sponsor Benefits
By sponsoring the Companion Garden, you are doing more than placing your name in a serene and meaningful space - you are helping to create a sanctuary of love, remembrance, and dignity for the animals who gave so much during their lifetimes.