Memorializing a loved one who has passed on helps us to deal with grief and ensure that new generations will be able to share the memories. Here are some ideas for thoughtful tributes that will help to celebrate a life and keep our love fresh and vibrant.
• Plant a tree or flowering shrub the deceased would have liked. You can also design an accompanying plaque that describes the purpose of the tribute, including dates of birth/death and a photo.
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• Write a poem, have it laminated, and give copies to friends/family. Be sure to include a complimentary photo, not necessarily one taken in the last years of the deceased's life. Sometimes a picture from youth or early adulthood suits the purpose better. Such a creation is unique and endearing to all.
• Donate to a favorite cause or participate in events for a charity that the deceased supported.
• As an ongoing memorial, immediate family can set a place at the table where the deceased usually sat. For some, this might seem almost spooky. For others, it will provide comfort.
• Create an Internet domain or social networking page where friends and relatives can upload photos, anecdotes, and videos. Some genealogy sites also provide excellent resources for publishing online.
• If the deceased is cremated, buy a potted plant for each close friend and family member. Sprinkle a few of the deceased's ashes into each plant. This symbolizes the continuing cycle of life.
• Get together on the person's birthday. Buy gifts and donate them to a charitable organization that can pass them on to the needy. This gives everyone a chance to share stories and happy memories. Try to emphasize the joyous times.
• Honor your loved one with cremation jewelry. Did you know there are companies that can turn ashes (or a lock of hair) into memorial diamonds? It takes about six to nine months to create a lasting remembrance. If this seems morbid or weird, consider purchasing standard jewelry and have it engraved with the name of the deceased.
• Ashes of the deceased can be incorporated into ceramic or clay creations, including decorative photo frames.
• Order commemorative photo plates, perhaps with a verse or two from a favorite poem or song of the deceased. With modern technology, photos can be incorporated into many products.
• Small locks of the deceased's hair can be saved in lockets along with a photo.
If you are uncertain about what you want to do, be sure to ask your funeral director to save ashes and/or hair until you have a chance to make up your mind. The period between death and burial or cremation does not leave you with much time to be creative. You may make better decisions after the initial shock has passed.
How to Memorialize a Loved One After Death - Ideas and Tips
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