Pet keepsakes
Pet keepsake candles made from your photographs.
Pet-inspired soy-wax candles shaped around memory, colour, and character. Each piece is handmade at 52 Ormskirk Street in St Helens, then packed as a thoughtful gift or remembrance keepsake.
Why people choose one
A keepsake with the quiet presence of something handmade.
A pet keepsake candle is often bought for someone who wants the animal remembered in a softer way. Some customers light it. Others keep it unburned on a shelf, mantel, or bedside table. Both choices are completely fine.
The work starts with photographs, then moves into colour and finish. We do not paint a generic mould and call it personal. The aim is to make a small candle piece that feels close to the pet without becoming overcomplicated.
- A personal gift for dog lovers and pet families
- A quiet remembrance piece after a loss
- A keepsake that can be displayed without being burned
- A handmade alternative to a generic pet memorial gift
How it works
A simple commission flow.
01
Send photographs
Two or three clear images help us understand the animal's shape, colouring, and character.
02
Confirm the finish
We agree the candle shape, colour direction, scent, and whether the piece is for gifting, display, or remembrance.
03
Made by hand
The keepsake is poured, finished, checked, and packed at the Maison studio in St Helens.
Ordering notes
Made for display, gifting, or remembrance.
Tell us whether the piece is a birthday gift, a dog lover gift, or a remembrance order. The language and finish can stay gentle for sensitive occasions.
Local collection is available from 52 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2TF. UK delivery is available once the candle has been made and packed.
Questions answered
Pet keepsake candle questions.
- What is a pet keepsake candle?
- A pet keepsake candle is a handmade soy-wax candle sculpted to resemble a specific animal, based on the owner's photographs. At Maison de Lumière, each piece is colour-matched to the pet's coat, markings, and character. Pet keepsake candles are used as remembrance pieces, display objects, or personal gifts for pet owners.
- How do I commission a pet keepsake candle?
- Submit a bespoke order brief through the Maison de Lumière enquiry form. Share two or three clear photographs of the animal from different angles, your preferred size, colour direction, scent preference, and whether the piece is for display, burning, or gifting. The studio will confirm the finish, price, and lead time before production begins.
- What photographs do I need to send?
- Two or three photographs are usually enough: a front view, a side view, and one that shows any distinctive markings, posture, or coat pattern. Clear, well-lit photographs in natural light give the best result. If the animal had a distinctive patch, ear shape, or expression, include a note about those details.
- Can a pet keepsake candle be burned?
- Yes. Pet keepsake candles are made from natural soy wax and can be burned in the same way as any sculptural candle. However, many customers choose to keep the piece as a display object and never burn it. Both choices are completely valid. The candle should be kept away from draughts, heat sources, children, and pets when burning.
- How much does a pet keepsake candle cost?
- Pet keepsake candles from Maison de Lumière are commission-based and priced depending on the size, complexity, and level of detail required. Contact the studio through the bespoke orders page with your photographs and brief to receive a quote before production begins.
- Do you make cat keepsake candles as well as dog keepsake candles?
- Yes. Maison de Lumière makes keepsake candles for dogs, cats, and other pets. The process is the same regardless of the animal: photographs are used to guide the shape, colour, and posture of the finished piece. Send photographs and a brief through the enquiry form to begin.
- Can I collect my pet keepsake candle from the studio?
- Yes. Local collection is available by arrangement from 52 Ormskirk Street, St Helens, WA10 2TF. This is a popular option for customers in Merseyside and the North West who prefer to see the piece in person before taking it home. UK delivery is also available once the candle has been made and packed.