Advice Articles - Unique Memorial Gifts - 3 Ideas for Choosing the Right Gift for the Occasion


by LARRY DONALDSON - Date: 2010-08-19 - Word Count: 439 Share This!

The passing of a loved one, acquaintance, respected professional, neighbor, or member of one's religious community is a very difficult thing to deal with. In addition to mourning the loss, we all want to be able to show our feelings of appreciation for their lives, as well as to acknowledge the feelings of sadness of those who remain behind.

While we mourn the person who has passed, in particular we are concerned about those who were closest to the deceased. Whether the death was a sudden accident or a long-time coming due to the effects of an illness, the passing of this person may be almost unbearable for those who were close to him or her.

A time-honored way to express your feelings of shared grief and sympathy over this momentous passing is through the giving of a memorial gift. Of course, you could always give a bouquet of flowers. But, what if you are interested in giving a truly unique memorial gift? Here are 3 ideas for choosing a unique memorial gift that suits the occasion perfectly:

1. For adults: a memorial stone: A hot item right now in the area of memorial gifts is that of carved memorial stones. The stones - usually weighing just a couple of pounds - are beautifully-engraved with soothing, encouraging messages about the passing of a loved one and their eternal place in our hearts. The stone can be placed in a garden, near the front door, or inside the home.

2. For kids: a storybook fable: Kids have a particularly tough time emotionally dealing with and making sense of the passing of a loved one. And, why wouldn't they? Children do not have the tools to deal with grief in the way that adults do. To help young people put the passing of a loved one into perspective, there are some wonderful children's books out there about this very subject. These books have a spiritual - if not strictly religious - theme that can satisfy a person of any religious (or non-religious) background. 3. For anyone: an inspirational decorative plate:

For a family member, friend or acquaintance of the deceased, a decorative plate with inspirational writing will warm their hearts and soothe their grief during this difficult time. The right inspirational words can remind them to stay strong while in mourning, and it can also strengthen your bonds (as the giver of the gift) with that person. Consider these 3 unique memorial gifts to warm the hearts and soothe the grief of those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one.

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