Can Foreign Pet Owners Apply? Seven Things to Confirm Before a Remote Memorial at Ruyi Garden
Overseas and foreign families may apply for a memorial space at Ruyi Garden. Before symbolic placement of an approved keepsake, agree on the material, location, name plaque and photographic records.

Can foreign pet owners apply for a memorial space at Ruyi Garden? Yes. Grey Ears Pet Memorial Forest · Ruyi Garden is in Shanding Village, Huizhou, Guangdong. Overseas and foreign families can consult remotely before choosing a suitable arrangement. Before sending anything, make a checklist both sides understand: what will be placed, where, who will verify it, what records will be provided and how future visits will work. These seven points can help families decide calmly.
First, identify what is being placed. A pet keepsake approved in advance by the garden, such as an item made from the pet’s fur, may be used for symbolic burial, placement and naming. This is a different service from placing remains or ashes and must be described accurately in the records. Applying for a space does not require arranging international transport of a body or ashes. If these stay locally and a separate keepsake carries the remembrance, state that clearly in the plan.
Second, check the material and shipping route before dispatch. Provide the item’s materials, finished form, quantity, dimensions and packaging so the garden can confirm acceptance. International shipments also require checking origin and destination requirements, declarations and carrier rules. Acceptance of one finished fur keepsake does not mean raw fur or other animal-derived materials can be shipped. Ask before sending; approval of one arrangement is not a promise of worldwide shipping.
Third, confirm the location and service term. During a remote viewing, ask staff to explain the selected space, surrounding layout and future visit arrangements. Record its location identifier, start and end dates, charges and end-of-term arrangements. Ordinary ecological tree burial offers one, two or three spaces beneath a tree; the Dangdang area is a separately planned ten-year product. Confirm separately which location and charges apply to a keepsake arrangement rather than assuming another product’s terms apply.

Fourth, check the name on the wooden plaque carefully. A basic memorial plaque carries no additional charge; its design and wording need confirmation. For foreign-language names, check spelling, capitalization and all text to be retained. If you want a Chinese name alongside it, ask in advance and confirm feasibility. The plaque helps identify the place on future visits. Careful text approval can prevent more regret than a rushed decision to add decorations.
Fifth, agree on remote verification and visual records. Before proceeding, decide how the received keepsake and placement location will be checked and which photographs or videos will be provided. The records should clearly correspond to this commission and identify it as symbolic placement of a keepsake. Agree on the scope, delivery method and timing of the images. Confirm permitted use of names or other private information; service records should not automatically become public promotional material.
Sixth, choose a farewell that fits your beliefs. A quiet word of thanks may be enough. Alternatively, discuss the content, personnel and fees for a nonreligious, Buddhist or Christian farewell in advance. Optional miniature homes, dining objects, plants and bridges express the cultural wish that a pet might be human in another life; they do not promise an outcome. Returning to the earth is one way of expressing remembrance. Whether to choose tree burial and when to say goodbye should respect each family’s pace.
Seventh, leave a path for future visits. A visitable memorial location, a carefully named plaque and agreed verification and visual records give remembrance a concrete point to return to. Before visiting Huizhou, book ahead and confirm directions and reception arrangements. Living overseas does not require a hurried decision. Tell Ruyi Garden your location, what the keepsake is and your preferred arrangement, then confirm each detail so the commission rests on a clear shared understanding.
