Below you will find many memorial and memorial ideas that you can use to keep the memory of your loved one alive. After a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life, many people want something permanent as a reminder of the person they loved and lost. It can be helpful to think about what was important to the person you lost. What did they value? What made them smile? Perhaps by starting there, the appropriate memorial will be presented. Here are 10 ideas that can help guide you.
– You can plant a tree in his memory. You can find tree seedlings on the Internet. You can also purchase a tree from a local nursery.
– Donate a Memorial Bench: If they loved golf, their favorite golf course can receive a memorial bench donation. You may also consider purchasing a plaque or brick in your name to help fund a community project.
– Have a star in the sky with the name of your loved one.
– Plant a section in the garden each year with your favorite flowers. You can also add a stepping stone or rock with your name on it in your special section of the garden. Consider each year sharing the flowers from that section of the garden with your loved one’s family and friends.
– Start a college scholarship in your name.
– Create a video or DVD from photos and video or movie clips. This video can be played at family gatherings and on the person’s birthday or death anniversary. You can also easily make copies to share with close friends and family.
– Create a memory book for the family of the deceased. Ask your friends and family to write on note cards and include the photo note cards in the book. You can also include newspaper articles about the deceased, the obituary, etc.
– Create a memorial on the web: There are several websites that allow loved ones to commemorate the deceased through videos, images and voice recordings.
– Keep a journal of your memories, your thoughts and what you learned from your loved one.
– Have your loved one’s photo placed on a stamp. This would also be great for the thank you notes you’ll send for the flowers, donations, and help you’ll receive. Learn more at PhotoStamps.com. On the anniversary of his death or on his birthday, consider sending a commemorative card or gift to close friends and family.
Coping with the loss of a loved one is very difficult. It is important to do what brings you peace of mind. Focusing on a memorial can help you through the grievance process and allow you to focus on the unique and positive aspects of your loved one’s life and how that life can be remembered and celebrated for years to come.