🐶 Peach’s Funeral: The Story of a Dog Who Deserved More
Peach wasn’t just a dog, she was my baby, my best friend, and my fiercest little protector.
She followed me into every room. She greeted me with kisses and two paws to the face when I slept too late. She curled up next to me every night. She knew my routines, my moods, my voice. She loved chicken, ice cream, car rides, and sitting on the porch like a nosy auntie.
When she passed away suddenly in January 2025, it felt like my entire world collapsed. I knew I had to say goodbye in the best way I could, not just for her, but for me.
In Caribbean culture- especially here in St. Vincent, where dogs are mostly kept outside, rarely viewed as family, and treated like guard animals, the idea of giving a dog a funeral? Was met with disbelief. Some people laughed. Some whispered. Some asked, “But why would you do all that for a dog?”
But I didn’t care. Peach was my child. My best friend. My anchor.
She wasn’t just a dog. She was family.
And I needed to honor her properly.
What I Did to Honor Her Life
When I decided to give Peach a full funeral, I didn’t expect it to go viral. But I also didn’t expect so many people to misunderstand what she meant to me and my family..
From the moment I started planning her memorial, I knew I wanted it to be meaningful, beautiful, and worthy of the joy she gave me.
💐Yes, I Had a Funeral for My Dog
And I don’t regret it.
Peach wore a white dress, a tiara, and a necklace. I decorated her resting space with artificial flowers I ordered from Amazon, laid her on a plush pink pillow, and placed a picture frame beside her with one of our favorite photos. She had her paw print keepsake, her custom headstone, and I even kept a small lock of her hair in a memory jar to hold onto forever.
I chose everything with intention, the same way anyone would for someone they love.
😔The Backlash: What People Said
When the funeral was streamed online, it quickly became a topic across the island. Some laughed. Others said I was doing “too much.” A few even mocked the idea that a dog deserved such attention.
But what they didn’t see was the bond we had. The grief I was drowning in. Or the comfort I felt by honoring her in a way that felt right to me.
And thankfully, some people did understand. They messaged me confirming that they would of done the same thing or their pets. They said they finally felt like their love for a pet wasn’t “crazy.”
Peach was the first dog to ever have a funeral in St. Vincent. And while I didn’t plan to make history, I’m proud I stood by what felt right.
🌿What Peach Taught Me (And Still Teaches Me)
Peach reminded me every day how powerful love is — even the kind we’re not always expected to show. Especially the kind people don’t always understand.
This blog, Softly Mish, was born from the grief of losing her and the beauty of honoring her. It’s a space where emotions are welcome. Where we choose calm, care, and compassion in a world that’s often too loud and fast.
So if you’re planning a goodbye for a pet, or grieving one now, let me say this:
💬 You don’t need permission to mourn the way you need to.
💬 Love is love. And goodbye is sacred.
Here’s a list of items I bought on Amazon that helped me plan Peach’s memorial, and a few others I wish I had found sooner.
Memorial Decor & Flowers
With the help of my family, I was able to create all of the floral arrangements for the memorial using these beautiful artificial flowers that made her resting place feel elegant, timeless, and full of love.
Here’s the list of all the decor I bought from amazon:
🕊️ Tribute Accessories & Ceremony Details
Hearts & Butterflies became a huge symbol of letting go, and honoring Peach’s spirit as it moved on.
Here’s the list of all the decor I bought from amazon, the customized brooch and key rings were bought on Shein:
🐾 Personal Keepsakes
These keepsakes help me carry Peach’s memory with me in small, quiet ways.
Her Final Outfit
Yes, she wore a dress. A tiny tiara. A charm necklace. It was her day, and she deserved to look like the little queen she was.
✨ Final Thoughts
I know not everyone will understand why I did what I did, just because it’s not the social norm to love your pets, the way my family and I loved our dear Peach, but this wasn’t about them; This was our last thank you for being our loyal friend.
This was for me, my family and for Peach.
Because she mattered. She mattered to all of us, and honoring her helped me began my healing.
If you’ve ever lost a pet who was more like family, I see you.
And if you’re here because you’re planning your own goodbye, I hope this list helps you create something meaningful, too.
Peach was one of a kind.
And so was the love she gave me.
Rest easy, my girl. Always and forever.
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