Keeping a photo of someone as a special memento is one of the easiest ways to honor them, and depending on where you are in your healing process, that may be all you can do right now. And that’s okay. Because we know just how hard it can be to go through this process, we’ve compiled a list of 10 memorial Photo gifts ideas that can help you or someone you know honor a loved one’s memory.
Hold Them Close With a Memorial Pillow
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When you’ve lost a loved one, not being able to hold them is one of the hardest things to cope with. With a personalized memorial photo pillow, you can hold them close whenever you’re missing them. Plus, it makes for the perfect memorial accent if your loved one had a favorite chair or other piece of furniture. Check out sites like Zazzle to get you started.
Light a Remembrance Candle Photo gifts for Them
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The ritual of lighting a candle in remembrance and to pay tribute to the life of a loved one has long been part of world culture. The candle can be lit each day with the flame being a source of guiding light in a place of darkness, representing hope or even a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the continuation of the life of the deceased in spirit, serving as a reminder that the memory of the loved one will live on. Our Clear Leaf Candle Holders are photo memorial gifts that combine this sentiment with a sentimental picture of your loved one, making for a powerful altar votive.
See Them Every Day with a Memorial Button Magnet
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If you’ve recently lost someone and are wondering what to give out as funeral favors, you can’t go wrong with personalized memorial button magnets. They’re thoughtful, but budget-friendly memorial picture gifts that people can keep on their fridge, filing cabinets, or any other metal surface. At sites like In The Light Urns, you can purchase a full pack of magnets at a low price, making it easy for you in this trying time.
Leave Them Fresh Flowers in a Custom Remembrance Vase
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Whether left at a grave or an altar, leaving flowers for a loved one is a great way to show reverence and respect to the deceased. Symbols of beauty and tenderness, flowers bring comfort to those who are grieving, bringing back positive memories or expressing an emotion one cannot put into words. The Tricolor Crystal Vase was made to honor the memory of a loved one in breathtaking 3D with the perfect spot to leave a beautiful bouquet.
Think of Them Every Time You Hear This Memorial Wind Chime
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Another hard thing to cope with in losing a loved one is knowing that– outside of recordings you may have– you’ll never hear their voice again. Remembrance wind chimes tap into that auditory element like a song sent from your loved one through the wind itself. Each tinkle, a different note of their voice ringing out. Through different Etsy sellers, you can upload an in loving memory photo to create your own personalized wind chime. You’ll think of your loved one every time you hear it ring.
Honor Their Heritage with a 3D Photo Crystal
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Our exclusive line of Heritage Series crystals were made to honor where you came from, making them perfect for custom memorial picture gifts. Made from high-quality K9 crystal, your favorite memories with your loved one are granted new life in mesmerizing 3D.
While these memorial photo gifts serve to honor a loved one, it’s important to keep in mind what you can do to support yourself in this trying time. Your grief journey– and how you recognize that special place your loved one had in your life– is unique to you.
“In the tapestry of life, loss weaves its thread,
A part of the story, where tears are shed.
But in the end, it’s love that will endure,
A timeless flame, forever bright and pure.
So, though we grieve and though we may despair,
Love’s presence lingers in the very air.
In loss, we find a bittersweet relief,
That love transcends the bounds of joy and grief.”
–Katya Danova
