Sympathy Gift Ideas

RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Kathy (Guest Post) (11/11/2008) I know of a company online called "dulaya memories in art" They do beautiful framed art that has words of comfort printed on the matting. It is lovely and can be a lasting keepsake. Go to www.dulaya.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Artlady (Guest Post) (06/05/2008) When someone you know loses a loved one, the grief process goes on for quite some time. Remember their loved one's birthday by sending them a card. Send small gifts on special ocassions, like Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Easter, etc. Just simply giving them a candle in a container to burn for their loved one at Christmas, means a great deal. It means alot to know that their loved one has not been forgotten. Most people have alot of support immediately after the death, but suffer alone in the months that follow. And, please, don't try not to talk about the deceased person. Their name is like music to the ears of those left behind. They need to talk about them to be able to move on. Basically, just think of the hurting families and not yourself or your discomfort in dealing with death. It can make all the diference in the world to someone who's grieving. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Sheila (Guest Post) (10/13/2007) Does anyone have directions on making a Keepsake Shadowbox having a flower bouquet inside made from ribbons from funeral flowers and each ribbon is made into a tiny rosebud. Then a name plaque was put at the bottom of it with the person's name, birthday and day of death. These are beautiful, but I can't find directions for making them. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by dianamarie (1) | (08/03/2007) Profile | Contact the creation of a Memory Garden can bring such comfort because of it's magical properties. It is also a place of peace and reflection. www.justacloudaway.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by reneewood (1) | (12/06/2006) Contact A small keepsake to hang in a kitchen window is a nice gesture of remembrance. https://www.thecomfortcompany.net/i ... .asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By imaqt (Guest Post) (02/16/2006) i think the best idea is planting a tree. everytime she sees the tree it will remind her of her father and the tree will live a long time (not that any of the other ideas suggested were bad) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By rhona (Guest Post) (02/16/2006) The gift of MourningStones is a wonderfully unique sympathy gift. It is on the web. Just type the name and add "dot" com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Marlene (Guest Post) (02/03/2006) I gave my friend money for the specific purpose of buying a nice picture frame for a special picture of her father. She chose to frame her parent's wedding picture, as her mom had died when she was only 2 years old and her father remarried. She was raised mostly by grandparents. She told me many times how much she treasured the gift and the idea. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By (Guest Post) (02/02/2006) What abt planting a tree in his memory? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by crys7881 (59) | (02/02/2006) Contact I would suggest a food basket. Like soups, you could buy a big bowl and put soup packets in it, along with maybe a good snuggle blanket. Or coffee, something that you think she would enjoy. You could add a book of poems or the pictures that was already suggested. Make a small photo album and add that!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By jmz2005 (Guest Post) (02/02/2006) The poems from Linda Ellis are wonderful, i am going to order and see about putting a copy of the "Remember Me" by my Mom's grave site Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by sherrygb (2) | (02/02/2006) Contact Can you crochet or knit? If so, a prayer shawl would make a wonderful gift. I have crocheted the prayer shawl from http://www.nmpreschurch.org/prayer_shawl.html and it's easy and beautiful. Sherry in Georgia Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Diana (Guest Post) (02/02/2006) How about a Journal that you circulate among friends and family they can record their favorite memory of the loved one Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Juanita (Guest Post) (02/01/2006) This isn't really a gift as much as a service in the name of love. Bring every thing you'll need to clean the bathroom. This was suggested when I belonged to a Grief Support Group. It's a great idea. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by Marnita (34) | (02/01/2006) Profile | Contact You guys are awesome!!! Thanks for all the great ideas. Marnita Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By hwalz (Guest Post) (02/01/2006) If your friend has a garden, a small statue or fountain provides a lasting memorial. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by wendiesioux (40) | (02/01/2006) Contact A friend of mine compiled a list of things to do when a friend or loved one has a death in the family. She had just lost her mom and wrote this up a week after the funeral. She was in her 40s and had children of all ages at home. I printed it out and keep it on hand now so I have more of an idea of what I can do. You didn't say how long ago your friend lost her father. This is a long list, but maybe you can find something useful. My condolences and you are a great friend to think of her. :) Wendy FIRST DAY: Make phone calls Stay and visit Run kitchen at meal times See if the supply on paper products is low - kleenex, TP, paper plates, etc. Take clothes to cleaners SECOND DAY: Stay and visit Run kitchen at meal times Pick up clothes from cleaners Breakfast food Offer to help pick out flowers Change bedding for out of town overnight guests Wash cars Bring pictures and anecdotes to share Food for noon and supper meals Take children out on errands such as shopping for funeral clothing or haircuts DAY OF VIEWING: Stay and visit Meals Stay overnight Take food to funeral home lounge DAY OF FUNERAL: Organize dinner Donate dinner items (food or table decorations) and volunteer to serve if needed Stay overnight 1st DAY AFTER FUNERAL: Buy stamps for thank you notes 2nd DAY AFTER FUNERAL: Phone or visit Make a lunch or supper date Take them out to coffee ANYTIME -- MISC: Act as a taxi, those who are crying cannot drive, children have events, parents need groceries Babysit younger children at the house or take them home with you Entertain tweens and teenagers Tend to duties such as pets, yards, dishes, etc. Get children from school Be a tag along Give money Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by aardvark (106) | (02/01/2006) Contact Call her at a time you know she is likely to be free and ask her if you may come over then and take her to get a light meal, dessert or even a shampoo and blow dry. Be there with her, let her talk and help her get out of the house and back into "society". Sometimes inertia is hard to overcome and one winds up just sitting and stewing. Doing something concrete that actually, physically makes her feel good will do her wonders as it lets her know you really DO care and are willing to put yourself out a little for her. It doesn't have to be expensive. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Connie A. (Guest Post) (02/01/2006) Marnita, What about a keepsake. You could find the obit in the local newspaper and have it laminated. You can cut it into a bookmark for her to place in a book that her dad like to read or perhaps the family Bible. You might also gather from another family menber a few of her dad's things, small items that she might like to keep and make a shadow box with those items in it. I did this for my brother when our grandparents died. I had quilt pieces that my grandma made and my grandfather's pipe and a can of Prince Albert along with his matches that he loves so dearly. We both cried but it made a great reminder that the little things mean so much! You are a good friend! Connie P.S. I used to live in Cumming Ga. between 1978-1980, it's a nice place to live. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by Persnickety Paula (392) | (02/01/2006) Profile | Contact There are some wonderful poems and books available from http://www.lindaslyrics.com ; one is called The Dash, and another is Remember Me. At my friend's father's and sister's funeral they read the poem The Dash, it is really lovely. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by clt123 (3) | (02/01/2006) Contact I would suggest your time and an ear. When I lost my father 9 years ago, I would have loved to have had a friend to just listen and let me talk about and remember him and grieve without any shame. Talking about the loved one is the first step in the healing process. Maybe you could find some time together alone and you could just begin by asking about her father. I'll bet the rest just follows from there. She will really appreciate it later. Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post by lindaljh1 (47) | (02/01/2006) Contact When my husband died my daughter's girlfriend gave us copies of photos she had taken over the years that included my husband. We enjoyed sharing memories and they made a nice addition to our collections. Love & Prayers, Linda Report Spam or Abuse RE: Sympathy Gift Ideas Post By Tracee (Guest Post) (02/01/2006) Maybe a blank journal with a gift certificate to have lunch or dinner with you when she is ready to talk or just wants to get out. That is what i would like , just to know someone cares . Report Spam or Abuse