Sympathy Gifts
Sympathy gifts are expressions of our thoughts and prayers when it is hard to know what to say or do. When our hearts are grieving for those who grieve, it is natural to want to "do" something. Our emotions long to convey themselves in action and giving has long been a tradition of such. Memorial gifts are a way of saying that we stand with you, we hurt with you, and can serve as beautiful reminders of those who have passed on.
Traditionally, flowers have been the standard in sympathy gifts. Sometimes flowers can be overwhelming, as they arrive in abundance at the home and funeral home. Flowers are a beautiful way to celebrate life, but flowers die within a short time. Plants are another to say I am standing with you that have been used universally in the past, but there really is no written rule that states you must send flowers or plants. There are plenty of ideas to let your friends and family know you care.
Unique sympathy gifts can come in the form of printed tributes, which bring the grieving family a lasting memorial to the deceased. Memorial gifts of customized pictures and written tributes are beautiful acknowledgments that will last forever. These products can also be placed beside the casket during visitation.
Another idea for memorial gifts is a donation to a charitable cause. Money to charitable causes also have two-fold purposes. A donation is made in memory of the loved one that is passed on, and the donation helps fund worthy causes such as cancer research, breast cancer research, missing children's funds, or a local charity that was near and dear to the heart of that loved one.
Have a tree planted in a park, or at the home of the family of the deceased as a memorial gift. Trees are a blessing of life, and as the tree grows, memories will never fade. Check with local parks departments or historical societies for the opportunity to plant a living tree or plant as memorial gifts.
But perhaps the best sympathy gifts come in the package of time. Make plans to visit or help a grieving friend or family, and stick to it. You might even send a card with a coupon for "an hour a week" to help around the house, or go out for coffee. What ever you do, sending sympathy gifts and memorial gifts are meaningful to those who receive them.
Traditionally, flowers have been the standard in sympathy gifts. Sometimes flowers can be overwhelming, as they arrive in abundance at the home and funeral home. Flowers are a beautiful way to celebrate life, but flowers die within a short time. Plants are another to say I am standing with you that have been used universally in the past, but there really is no written rule that states you must send flowers or plants. There are plenty of ideas to let your friends and family know you care.
Unique sympathy gifts can come in the form of printed tributes, which bring the grieving family a lasting memorial to the deceased. Memorial gifts of customized pictures and written tributes are beautiful acknowledgments that will last forever. These products can also be placed beside the casket during visitation.
Another idea for memorial gifts is a donation to a charitable cause. Money to charitable causes also have two-fold purposes. A donation is made in memory of the loved one that is passed on, and the donation helps fund worthy causes such as cancer research, breast cancer research, missing children's funds, or a local charity that was near and dear to the heart of that loved one.
Have a tree planted in a park, or at the home of the family of the deceased as a memorial gift. Trees are a blessing of life, and as the tree grows, memories will never fade. Check with local parks departments or historical societies for the opportunity to plant a living tree or plant as memorial gifts.
But perhaps the best sympathy gifts come in the package of time. Make plans to visit or help a grieving friend or family, and stick to it. You might even send a card with a coupon for "an hour a week" to help around the house, or go out for coffee. What ever you do, sending sympathy gifts and memorial gifts are meaningful to those who receive them.
Sympathy Gifts
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