🐾 Honoring the Pawprints🐾
Honoring the Pawprints
Pet loss Course
A Guided Journey Through Pet Loss and Remembrance
Because the love we have for our pets deserves to be honored.
Losing a beloved animal companion can be one of life’s most devastating heartbreaks. Yet all too often, this grief is misunderstood or dismissed by a world that doesn’t always recognize just how deep that bond runs.
This course is here to change that.
Whether you're grieving the loss of your own pet, supporting someone through their goodbye, or building a business that honors the human–animal connection, Honoring the Pawprints offers a thoughtful, healing path forward.
💛 What You’ll Gain:
This 11-module self-paced course blends emotional support, practical tools, and heartfelt guidance to help you navigate pet loss with intention and compassion.
🐾 For grieving pet parents:
Gentle space to process guilt, sadness, anger, and longing
Ways to create meaningful rituals and memorials
Comfort and validation for the grief you're feeling—no matter how recent or distant the loss
🐾 For professionals:
Tools to confidently support clients experiencing pet loss
Guidance on ceremony planning and creative tribute ideas
Business-building tips to offer pet loss services with authenticity and heart
Self-care practices to avoid compassion fatigue and emotional burnout
📘 Inside the Course:
Understanding different types of pet loss (euthanasia, sudden death, rehoming, ambiguous loss, etc.)
Navigating the emotional landscape of grief
Memorial planning worksheets, templates, and ideas
Real-world examples and tips for professionals
Downloadable companion workbook to deepen your journey, also available separately
Optional certificate of completion for professionals
Who It’s For:
Pet parents looking for comfort, clarity, and healing
Celebrants, death doulas, grief coaches, and life transition specialists
Veterinarians, therapists, pet sitters, and wellness practitioners
Anyone who believes animals deserve to be honored with the same care and reverence as humans
No prior experience needed. Just a heart open to healing.
Ready to begin?
Your grief is real. Your love mattered.
Let this be your next step in remembering, healing, and honoring the pawprints left on your heart.
If you’ve ever felt like your grief over a pet was “too much” or brushed aside by others, you’re not alone. This course was created to help you feel seen, understood, and supported because the loss of a pet is real grief, and it deserves real care. Here, your sorrow isn’t minimised, your bond isn’t questioned, and your healing is honoured at your own pace.
We see you, and we’re walking this journey with you.
I’ve been there
Roxy was my first. Small, such a lady, and full of love and farts! haha if you know you know! She was with me through my terrible teens, school and home changes, and heartbreaks. She didn’t just witness my life; she anchored it. And then there was Poppy, who came the same month we lost our sassy Roxy. Poppy was a gentle soul with eyes that felt like home. She was only happy when she was near your heart. She would snuggle in real tight. I can’t even write this without welling up.
Losing each of them broke me in different ways. I remember the heaviness in my chest, the guilt, the silence in the house. I remember people saying, “It’s just a dog,” or “You’ll get another one.” And I remember thinking, no one understands.
That’s why I created Honoring the Pawprints.
Because if you’re grieving the loss of your pet or supporting others who are, ,I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I’ve cried in car parks, on subways and avoided the pet aisles in the shops. And I’ve also learned how to gently move forward while still honoring the love that changed me.
This course is what I wish I had. A place where your grief is seen, your memories are safe, and your love is never, ever minimized. Whether you’re a pet parent or a professional, this is a space where healing begins..
My Tedx Talk on grief….you’ll understand.
- Jennifer
Jennifer Muldowney, affectionately known as The Glam Reaper, is a world-renowned award winning memorial planner, celebrant, and thought leader in modern memorialization. With over a decade of experience in the funeral industry, Jennifer is celebrated for her compassionate approach, innovative ideas, and dedication to elevating the standards of memorial planning and celebrancy.
As the founder of Muldowney Memorials and Rainbow Bridge Memorials, Jennifer has created a platform for bespoke funeral planning services, blending empathy with creativity to help families honor their loved ones in meaningful, personalized ways.
A TEDx speaker (Grief: As Unique as Your Heartbeat), published author (Say Farewell Your Way, Say Farewell The Irish Way, The Memorial Planner), and host of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer has become an influential international voice in the funeral space. Her expertise has been featured in major outlets such as BBC, Fox News, The Irish Times, and The Guardian.
Jennifer is dedicated to mental health, both in grief and within the funeral profession, serving as an advisor to the Board of Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS) and continuing education platform Continuing Vision.
She splits her time between New York City, Florida, and Dublin, bringing a global perspective to her work.
About your Grief Guide
Testimonials
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When we met you and saw your passion and knowledge, we felt accompanied and so very supported that it felt like a natural fit to work together.
Veronica B
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Easy to understand, accessible, Jennifer is knowledgeable and passionate about celebrant work and the Irish accent helps!
Jeffrey H
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The work you do is amazing, and you should really be praised for it.
Maureen
FAQs
QQ: Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a beloved pet or supports others through that grief. Whether you're a grieving pet parent, a celebrant, a coach, or a veterinary professional, you'll find tools, insights, and comfort here.
Q: Do I need to be a professional to take this course?
Not at all. Many students are simply loving pet parents who want to understand their grief better or create a meaningful memorial. Others are professionals looking to expand their services with more empathy and clarity. This course is accessible to all.
Q: Is this a certification program?
No, this course provides a certificate of completion, but it is not a professional certification. For formal celebrant training and approval, a separate session or full celebrant course with Jennifer Muldowney is required.
Q: What if I’m still actively grieving?
You are welcome here exactly as you are. This course is designed with compassion and gentleness. You can move at your own pace, pause when you need to, and revisit materials as often as you’d like.
Q: How long will it take to complete?
The course includes 11 short video modules (approx. 10 minutes each), along with optional workbook exercises and downloadable resources. You can complete the course in a weekend or stretch it out over several weeks, it’s entirely self-paced.
Q: What kind of support will I get?
You’ll receive access to the course content and any updates. If you choose to book a one-on-one session or join one of Jennifer’s celebrant communities, you'll have access to even more tailored guidance and connection.
Q: Will this help me host a pet memorial or ceremony?
Absolutely. Module 3 focuses specifically on creating meaningful ceremonies, and we provide a ceremony planning worksheet and sample ideas to help you every step of the way.
Q: Can I use this content to help clients in my own practice?
Yes, many grief coaches, celebrants, doulas, and pet care professionals use this course to enhance their skills and better support clients. We offer guidance on how to integrate these lessons ethically and empathetically into your practice.
Q: Is this course only for dogs and cats?
Not at all. While many examples may reference common companion animals, this course honors all beloved pets from guinea pigs and horses to birds and reptiles. Grief is love, no matter the species.
Q: I have more questions. How can I reach you?
Feel free to reach out! We’re always happy to support you in any way we can.