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Pet memorial portraits

For the friend who was always there.

Share a favourite photo and see them painted as a lasting portrait in about a minute. It’s free to see, and you only pay if it feels right.

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  • From £49
  • Free tracked UK delivery
  • Checked by hand before printing
  • Full refund before printing
A framed oil portrait of a golden labrador on a mantelpiece beside white flowers

Three styles, one true likeness

Unmistakably them

The markings that were only theirs, the colour of their eyes, the way they held their head. Every portrait is painted to keep a true likeness, from an ordinary phone photo.

A portrait in the The Heirloom style
The original photo

The Heirloom

A classical oil painting, warm and timeless, in the manner of old English portraiture.

For a proud, dignified companion, and a room with a little history.

Painted from the photo shown

A portrait in the In the Garden style
The original photo

In the Garden

A delicate watercolour, resting in a softly lit English garden in early morning.

For a gentle, sunlit memory of walks, lawns and long afternoons.

Painted from the photo shown

A portrait in the Quiet Light style
The original photo

Quiet Light

A fine charcoal and graphite drawing on warm cream paper, simple and understated.

For a quiet, close likeness, where the eyes say everything.

Painted from the photo shown

Examples are made from photos shared freely for public use.

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Some friendships deserve to be remembered beautifully.

The way they rested their head on your knee. The look they gave you at the door. MyOldFriend turns a favourite photo into a quiet, lasting portrait, so the face you miss stays with you, in a place you look every day.

How it works

Three gentle steps

  1. Step 1

    Share a photo

    Choose a clear photo where you can see their face. Tell us their name, and add a few words if you would like them printed beneath.

  2. Step 2

    Choose their portrait

    Pick one of three styles and see two portraits in about a minute. Ask for more if you like. Nothing to pay yet.

  3. Step 3

    Order, and we take care of the rest

    Choose a canvas or fine art print. A person checks your portrait before it is printed, and it arrives ready to hang.

A watercolour canvas above a linen sofa

Made to last

A portrait worthy of them

  • Museum-quality materialsFine art prints on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a heavyweight cotton paper used by galleries. Canvases on 400gsm artist's canvas over solid wooden bars.
  • Printed in the UKMade in British print studios and sent by tracked courier, carefully packed to arrive safely.
  • A few words, beautifully setTheir name and dates, or a line that means something to you, printed beneath the portrait at no extra cost.

Our promise to you

Free to see first

Create and see their portraits before you pay anything. No account needed.

Looked over by hand

Nothing is printed until a person has checked it with care.

Refund before printing

If the portrait isn't right, tell us before it's printed and we will refund you in full.

Your photo, kept private

Used only for your portrait and deleted 60 days after it arrives.

Prices

From £49, with delivery included

  • Your portrait, checked by hand
  • A dedication if you'd like one
  • Free tracked UK delivery
  • Full refund before printing

Canvas

Printed on artist's canvas and stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang.

SizeUnframedFramed
30 × 40 cm£79£109
40 × 50 cm£99£139

Float frame in black, white or natural wood. A dedication beneath the portrait is included.

Fine art print

Printed on heavyweight museum-quality paper with a soft, natural finish.

SizeUnframedFramed
A3£49£79
A2£69£114

Classic frame in black, white or natural wood. A dedication beneath the portrait is included.

Create their portrait, free

You see your portraits before you pay anything.

A framed charcoal portrait of a cat on a hallway table

A thoughtful gift

When words don’t feel like enough

If someone you love is missing their companion, a portrait can say what a card cannot. Borrow a favourite photo, create their portrait, and we will deliver it straight to their door, with a few words of your choosing beneath it.

Create one as a gift

Portraits for every companion

Dog memorial portraitsFor the dog who was by your side.Cat memorial portraitsFor the cat who chose you.Pet memorial giftsFor a friend who is missing theirs.

Questions

You might be wondering

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo where their face and eyes are easy to see. It does not need to be professional; a phone photo is perfect. Our photo guide has a few simple tips.

My photos are old or a little blurry. Will it still work?

Often, yes. Try your favourite photo: you will see the portraits before you pay anything, and if none of them feel right, you simply don't order.

How are the portraits made?

Each portrait is created from your photo using artificial intelligence, guided by our three styles and instructed to keep your companion's exact likeness. You choose the one you love, and a person looks over every portrait before it is printed.

Can I see the portrait before I pay?

Yes. We create two portraits for you to choose from, and you can ask for more. Previews are shown small and marked; the printed portrait is clear and in full detail.

Do you paint cats, rabbits and other animals?

Yes. Dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds and every other much-loved companion.

How long does it take?

Once you order, we look over the portrait by hand before it goes to print. Most are printed within a few working days and then travel by tracked courier, usually arriving a day or two later.

Is delivery really free?

Yes. Every price includes tracked delivery anywhere in the UK. We currently deliver within the UK only.

Can I order it for someone else?

Of course. Enter their address at checkout and it will be delivered straight to them. Many people choose a portrait as a gift for a friend.

What happens to my photo?

It is used only to make your portrait, never shared, and deleted 60 days after your portrait arrives. If you don’t place an order, it is deleted after 7 days. More in our privacy page.

What if I'm not happy, or it arrives damaged?

If you are unhappy with the portrait before it is printed, for any reason, we will refund you in full. If it arrives damaged, we will replace it or refund you. Just reply to your order email.

When you’re ready, we’re here.

Take your time. There is no rush, and nothing to pay until you have seen their portrait.

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