Memorial Gift Ideas
Few experiences tax emotions as deeply as the loss of a loved one. When someone you love dies, grief manifests itself in myriad ways, and often at inopportune times. No matter when a loved one passes, the first year of events is often the most difficult…especially during the holidays. To help take the sting out of the first Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, or New Year’s someone you care about spends alone, consider investing in a memorial gift. There are limitless ways to honor someone’s life. In this week’s blog, we highlight just a few:
Memorial Gift Ideas
- Jewelry
Necklaces, rings, bracelets, and watches with either the name or likeness of your loved one inscribed are great gift ideas. However, you may want to take the thought a step further by using part of their ashes in the construction of such a gift.
- Still Life
Planted in honor of the one who died, floral arrangements and small trees and seedlings make great memorials. Providing a physical location for mourners to go, tree-planting is a wonderful option for people who opted for cremation. In fact, you could even create an entire wildflower memorial garden.
- Plaques
In addition to personal headstones graveside, you can order small versions of personalized plaques for display at home or work. In addition to featuring the deceased’s name, you can include their favorite poem or scripture verse. - Tokens
Personalized keychains, Christmas ornaments, memorial candles, and bereavement towers, and lanterns make perfect stocking stuffers because they are affordable and small, yet make a huge impact on the recipient. Other options include personalized tribute blankets, small statues, engraved picture frames, and windchimes.
- Clothing
A practical way to memorialize a loved one is with imprinted clothing. If a family patriarch passed away, you could produce T-shirts honoring them and distribute them at the first family gathering. - Tattoos
Very 21st Century, inking someone’s likeness is a permanent and meaningful way to honor someone who has passed away. Just make sure you hire a professional portrait tattoo artist rather than opting for a bargain. When it comes to permanently altering something on your body, remember you get what you pay for!
- In Honor Of
Whether you choose to name a star for your deceased loved one or remember them with a plaque on a park bench, this type of memorial honors them even after your own time on earth has come to an end. If you prefer another avenue, donate to charity in their name.
About Foothill Funeral & Cremation in Glendora, California
If you know someone who has died, please allow us the honor to help you during this difficult time. Feel free to contact us now to pre-plan your own memorial or at your time of need (626) 335-0615. Our relationship with the United Methodist Church and Sacred Heart (which currently allows a maximum of 65 people) provides great places for mourners to host funerals and memorials. You’ll love the grandiose yet intimate settings in both locations.
