Learn Memorial Pet Casting One-to-One
I’m Glenda, an award-winning life caster and PGCE-qualified teacher, casting since 2004. This is specialist private training for pet crematoriums, veterinary clinics, groomers and pet professionals who want to offer families a lasting, meaningful tribute. One or two days, built around what you need. UK and international students are welcome.
It’s rated 5.0 from 130 Tripadvisor reviews and holds Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024 and 2025.
£650
one memorial day, for experienced casters
Real dogs
Pickle and others
From £1,200
two days, with or without airbrushing
Lifetime
WhatsApp and email support, free
+44 7738 165146 · I reply personally, usually within 24 hours.
See It in the Studio
Real pieces, made with care, from your first day.
Specialist Training That’s Hard to Find
Dedicated pet casting training — and particularly pet memorial casting training — is extremely hard to find in the UK. Most casting courses focus on babies and families. Most memorial courses focus on humans. If you work with animals and want to offer professional, compassionate pet casting services, finding proper training has until now meant either adapting human techniques yourself or going without.
This training fills that gap. Since 2004, I have developed specialist techniques, materials and approaches specifically for pet casting — from lively puppies to large breeds, from standard keepsakes to sensitive memorial work. Furthermore, because every professional comes with different experience and different goals, the programme is completely flexible. One day, two days or three — we build the right training around you.
Who This Training Is For
- Pet crematoriums wanting to offer bespoke memorial keepsakes
- Veterinary clinics and nurses supporting grieving owners
- Groomers and dog walkers wanting to add a keepsake service
- Pet photographers expanding into keepsakes
- Existing casters wanting to specialise in pet and memorial work
- Anyone passionate about creating meaningful tributes for pet owners
If you already have some casting experience, I ask you to send a few photos of your recent work beforehand. That way, the day starts from exactly where you are — no time wasted, every minute focused on what you actually need.
What Makes It Different
Every training day uses real animals. Pickle, my cockapoo, is a regular model — and additional dogs are brought in so you work with different breeds, sizes and temperaments throughout the day. You leave with genuine confidence in handling real animals, not just practice on static models.
I also teach you to work with the right materials for each situation — because pet casting requires different techniques and materials to human casting, and memorial pet casting requires a different approach again. Getting that right is what separates a confident professional from someone who struggles when a grieving owner is waiting.
Everything you earn is yours. A complete supplier list with trade discount codes means your business is entirely independent — not tied to anyone else’s products or system.
What You’ll Learn to Make
One Day Pet Memorial Specialisation (£650)
This one-day memorial pet casting training is designed for those who already have prior experience in casting. It focuses entirely on the specialist skills required for professional memorial pet casting.
You will learn the specific materials, techniques, and emotional approach needed to support grieving families—working sensitively, confidently, and with the correct workflow for a memorial setting. All techniques are practised using live animals, allowing you to build real confidence before applying these skills in a true memorial context.
This is specialist training that is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in the UK. If offering compassionate, professional pet memorial services is your goal, this day gives you everything you need.
Memorial Pet Casting Training Prices
New to casting? Choose two days. We cover the foundations first, then the specialist memorial skills, with or without airbrushing.
| One pet memorial day For those who already have casting experience. | £650 |
| Two days, traditional finishing For those new to casting, or settings that don’t use airbrushing. | £1,200 |
| Two days with airbrushing For those who want to offer airbrushed finishes, with a dedicated one-to-one airbrushing session on Day 2. | £1,300 |
The £100 difference reflects the time and materials saved when airbrushing isn’t needed. Already experienced and want airbrushing too? Add the half-day Airbrush Masterclass, £350.
What Students Say
“The training exceeded my expectations. It has helped our clients through their grief and been a wonderful addition to our business. In one month we achieved over £6,000 in memorial sales.”
— Jodie, Legacy Pet Cremation Services
“We got in touch when we knew our wonderful dog Baxter was going to be put to sleep at the age of 5. She bent over backwards at late notice to go to the crematorium where our boy was resting overnight. The staff told me she was so tender with Baxter and talked to him while doing her work, which filled my heart. I am so grateful she gave us this wonderful memento that we can touch, hold, and remind us of our special Baxter.”
— Rebecca P, Memorial Pet Commission (Baxter)
“Training with Glenda gave me the skills and confidence to offer both pet paw tiles and jewellery. The personal mentoring made all the difference — I left fully prepared to offer these services professionally from day one.”
— Maria, Spain
What You’ll Take Home
You leave with all casts created during training, photos and videos from the day, comprehensive notes, a verified supplier list with exclusive trade discount codes, your certificate, and lifetime WhatsApp and email support. As with all my training, I do not disappear when the day ends — I am here whenever you need guidance as you build your service.
The Practical Bits
Hours: 9:30am – 3:30pm each day • Location: Private studio, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset — approximately 15 minutes from Poole, 30 minutes from Bournemouth. Free parking.
Students travel from across the UK and internationally for this training. I am happy to help with local accommodation recommendations and can accept international payments via Wise. Simply mention this when you get in touch.
Ready to Begin?
Tell me about your professional background, what you are hoping to offer, and whether you have any existing casting experience. I reply personally within 24 hours and am always happy to have a quick call to work out the right programme for your situation.
I only ever work with one student at a time. All initial conversations are informal and without obligation.
+44 7738 165146 · I reply personally, usually within 24 hours.
Other Courses Worth Exploring
- Paw Print Keepsake Training — dedicated 2D raised tile course for pet paw prints
- Pet Print Jewellery Training — create beautiful silver paw and nose keepsakes
- Memorial Life Casting Training — specialist human memorial training for hospice and care professionals
- Airbrush Masterclass — dedicated half-day finishing course for existing casters
- Beginner Hand Casting Course — one-to-one hand and foot casting with real babies and families
- Advanced Life Casting Training — for experienced casters who want a more professional finish