Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about creating a free pet memorial, privacy, sharing, and grief support from Jasper Grief.
About The Forever Space
The Forever Space was created by Jasper Grief (opens in new tab), a pet loss support platform founded by Britta Mulderrig (opens in new tab). Britta started Jasper after losing her own dog, a Morkie named Jasper, and named the company in his memory.
Yes, The Forever Space is genuinely free to use. There is no trial that expires, no subscription, and no upgrade you need to buy to keep your memorial. Creating a tribute, adding photos and stories, inviting loved ones, and keeping the memorial online for years are all included at no cost.
You will create a simple, free account so that your memorial stays safely yours and only you can edit it. The people you share your memorial with do not need an account of their own, so family and friends can visit, comment, and light a candle with just the link you send them.
Creating and personalizing a memorial
You can add photos, write your pet's story, record favorite memories and little quirks, note meaningful dates like a birthday or gotcha day, and create a space where loved ones can light a candle. There is no single right way to build it, so you can keep it simple or fill it with detail, and you can always come back and add more. If you want to read about how a memorial can keep your bond with your pet tangible, Jasper Grief shares guidance and reflections on carrying them forward (opens in new tab).
Yes, The Forever Space is for every kind of companion, whether you are remembering a dog, cat, rabbit, horse, bird, reptile, or any other animal who shared your life. The love and the loss are just as real no matter the species, and your memorial can reflect exactly who your pet was.
Absolutely, and many people do. Grief does not follow a timeline, so whether your pet passed last week or many years ago, creating a memorial can be a meaningful way to honor them and hold their memory in one lasting place.
Lighting a candle is a small, gentle gesture that lets visitors show they are thinking of your pet and of you. When someone lights a candle on your memorial it appears as a quiet sign of remembrance, a way for friends and family to say that they remember your pet too without needing the right words. If you are wondering whether gestures like this really matter, Jasper Grief writes about why pet memorials matter after a loss (opens in new tab).
Privacy and sharing
Your memorial is private by default, so only the people you choose to share the link with can see it. You stay in control of who has access, and nothing is made public unless you decide that you want it to be.
Yes, whenever you feel ready you can choose to make your memorial public so that others who are grieving can find it, light a candle, and leave a kind word. Many people find comfort in knowing their pet's story is part of a wider community that understands.
Your memories remain yours. The photos, stories, and words you add to your pet's memorial belong to you, and The Forever Space simply gives them a safe and lasting place to live.
About Jasper Grief
Jasper Grief (opens in new tab) is a pet loss support platform that combines expert-led care, practical guidance, coping tools, and a moderated community for people navigating the loss of a pet. It was founded by Britta Mulderrig and is built around the belief that pet loss is real grief that deserves real support. The Forever Space is part of that mission, offering a free place to memorialize the pets we love.
The Forever Space is a free online memorial where you can honor and remember a specific pet. Jasper Grief is the wider support platform behind it, offering community and support groups (opens in new tab), free grief resources (opens in new tab), and one-on-one coaching (opens in new tab) for the harder parts of loss. Many people create a memorial on The Forever Space and turn to Jasper Grief when they want ongoing support alongside it.
Yes, The Forever Space comes from the team at Jasper Grief, whose work is guided by pet loss professionals including Dr. Sarah Hoggan (opens in new tab), an emergency veterinarian of more than twenty years and a leading advocate for pet loss grief who also serves as Jasper's Chief Veterinary Officer. That expertise shapes the care and sensitivity behind everything we build.
Pet loss grief and support
Yes, and what you are feeling is real and valid. Pet loss is often described as disenfranchised grief, meaning it can be misunderstood or minimized by others even though it can be just as profound as any other loss. Feeling heartbroken, lost, or not quite like yourself is a natural response to losing a member of your family, and Jasper Grief offers resources and expert guidance (opens in new tab) to help you understand it.
Yes, Jasper Grief offers private one-on-one sessions with trained pet loss grief coaches and specialists. The team includes Dr. Sarah Hoggan (opens in new tab), Christiana Saia (opens in new tab), Ann Epifanio (opens in new tab), Dr. Jenn Roedig (opens in new tab), Margaret Gorelick (opens in new tab), Brett Chinn (opens in new tab), Celeste Lopez (opens in new tab), Grant Hazell (opens in new tab), and Jean Guitierrez (opens in new tab). You can read more about each of them and book a session on the Jasper Grief coaches page (opens in new tab).
Yes, Jasper Grief hosts regular virtual support groups and workshops led by pet loss grief specialists, including groups guided by founder Britta Mulderrig. There are live video groups as well as text and chat based groups for days when speaking out loud feels like too much. See upcoming groups and join the community (opens in new tab).
There is no single path through grief, and being gentle with yourself is a meaningful first step. On a heavy day, even a short practice like this guided meditation for sitting with your grief (opens in new tab) can give your emotions room to move. Many people also find comfort in creating a memorial, leaning on others who understand, and reaching for guidance when they need it, and Jasper Grief gathers free pet loss resources and a caring community (opens in new tab) in one place to help you move at your own pace.
Guilt, grief, and hard dates
Yes, guilt is one of the most common and painful parts of pet loss, whether it centers on a medical decision, the timing of a goodbye, or simply wishing you had done something differently. These feelings do not mean you failed your pet, they reflect how much you loved them. Jasper Grief covers this directly in a Q&A on guilt and grief loops (opens in new tab) with Christiana Saia and founder Britta Mulderrig.
Anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays can bring grief rushing back, and it helps to expect that rather than be caught off guard by it. Gentle planning, small rituals, and self-compassion can make these days more bearable. Jasper Grief shares practical guidance for getting through pet loss anniversaries and hard dates (opens in new tab) from grief specialist Grant Hazell, along with a companion piece on being gentle with yourself on these days (opens in new tab).