A Bridge of Love: Honouring Our Beloved Companions

Introducing Rainbow Bridge - Because Love Never Ends

Every pet owner knows that moment when a furry, feathered, or scaled family member becomes so much more than just an animal. They become our confidants, our comfort, our constant companions through life's ups and downs. And when the time comes to say goodbye, the void they leave behind feels impossibly vast.

It's precisely for these moments (and the healing journey that follows) that we've created Rainbow Bridge.

The Story Behind the Name

Perhaps you've encountered the beautiful poem that has brought comfort to millions of grieving pet owners worldwide. "The Rainbow Bridge" speaks to a place where our beloved companions wait for us, free from pain, playing in endless meadows until we meet again.

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge..."

Whilst the poem's authorship remained beautifully mysterious for many years, passed from heart to heart rather than credited to any single writer until the 90s when it was found to have been written by Edna Clyne-Rekhy, its message has become a universal source of solace. It reminds us that the bonds we forge with our pets transcend physical presence.

More Than Just Memory

Rainbow Bridge isn't just about preserving memories; it's about celebrating the ongoing relationship between you and your beloved companion. Whether you're currently navigating the difficult goodbye or simply want to honour the joy your pet brings to your life, our product offers a meaningful way to keep that connection alive.

We understand that grief isn't linear, and healing doesn't follow a timetable. Some days you'll smile at the memories; others, the absence will feel overwhelming. Rainbow Bridge is designed to meet you wherever you are on that journey.

A Testament to Unconditional Love

What makes the Rainbow Bridge poem so enduring isn't just its comforting imagery - it's the recognition of something every pet owner knows instinctively: the love between human and animal is profound, legitimate, and deserving of honour.

Your dog didn't just fetch the ball; they brought you joy. Your cat didn't just purr on your lap; they offered healing presence. Your rabbit, bird, or hamster didn't just live in your home; they became part of your heart.

Looking Forward with Love

As we launch Rainbow Bridge, we do so with deep respect for the sacred space that grief occupies and the powerful healing that comes from remembering with love rather than just sadness.

We invite you to explore how Rainbow Bridge can become part of your journey, whether you're celebrating a life well-lived, finding comfort in difficult times, or simply wanting to honour the extraordinary ordinary moments that make up a life shared with an animal companion.

Because at Rainbow Bridge, we believe that love this pure doesn't end, it transforms.

The Rainbow Bridge poem (author Edna Clyne-Rekhy) has provided comfort to countless families. We honour its spirit of hope and reunion in everything we do.

Ready to begin your Rainbow Bridge journey? Learn more about our Rainbow Bridge arrangement.

The Rainbow Bridge

By Edna Clyne-Rekhy

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, your pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine, and friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and strength, those who were hurt are made better and strong again, like we remember them before they go to heaven. They are happy and content except for one small thing, they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance, his bright eyes are shineing (sic), his body shakes. Suddenly he begins to run from the herd, rushing over the grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cuddle in a happy hug never to be apart again. You and your pet are in tears. Your hands again cuddle his head and you look again into his trusting eyes, so long gone from life, but never absent from your heart, and then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.