Reading a book that attempts to make sense of your experience and alters your perspective in a positive way is already a great gift in itself. This is one of the biggest reasons why books often make meaningful gifts. As a sympathy gift, however, books rarely come across as a good suggestion. Some people would … Read More
It is customary for the decedent’s family to hold a wake for visiting family and friends before the funeral. The days of the wake and funeral present opportunities for the deceased’s friends, colleagues, and relatives to pay their last respects and offer comfort to family members left behind. It is also at this time when … Read More
Going through the suffering and death of a loved one can be a spiritually challenging time for anyone. Even the most spiritually mature can fall victim to deep doubts and anxiety, going as far as questioning God for their suffering. And yet despite this, many still seek comfort and answers through their respective religious beliefs. … Read More
Writing comforting messages to a friend or colleague in grief can be difficult for anyone. It can be difficult to gauge whether your message has a sincere ring to it or already comes across as patronizing or insensitive. When writing in a sympathy card for pet loss, the difficulty persists. After all, what do you … Read More
Self-care is often the last thing on anyone’s mind as they go through the overwhelming process of burying a loved one and grieving. Between receiving guests and processing one’s own emotions, very little time or energy is left for anything else. This is why self-care gifts make a practical choice as sympathy tokens. Although flowers … Read More
Photos can be an effective way for families to remember their lost loved ones. When placed in a beautiful memorial frame and displayed on an ideal niche, a photo can bring back happier times. According to some grief experts, being able to look at a lost loved one’s photos without pain or regret can be … Read More
