Sympathy gifts serve as visible expressions of your prayers and love to a bereaved friend or an entire family. One popular choice as a remembrance token is memorial jewelry. A more specific variety of memorial jewelry is cremation jewelry. Cremation jewelry typically contains a small hidden compartment where a part of the cremated remains (cremains) … Read More
Children dealing with the loss of a family member, friend, or pet may find it difficult to articulate their feelings to adults. To them, death may be an incomprehensible concept. They may not be able to grasp the permanence of this kind of loss prior to attaining some level of maturity. This makes words of … Read More
Any friend or family member going through something as difficult and as life-changing as losing a loved one will want to be comforted by way of your presence or hug. However, being there physically is not always possible, especially when your friend or relative lives far away. How do you make them feel your sympathy … Read More
Tear bottles, also known as “tear catchers” or “lachrymatory bottles,” are blown glass bottles usually decorated with colorful enamel, pattern or gilding. These bottles were created to hold the tears of someone as they mourned. Tear bottles are symbols of sympathy, grief or deep emotional resonance, depending on the intention of the giver. The Fascinating … Read More
Losing someone we love is truly a devastating experience. A grieving soul needs comfort and memories. Of the two, memories can be the more fleeting. As new memories come into our brain, the old ones get pushed back. Not to mention head injuries or dementia, which take away memories too soon. Losing our ability to … Read More
Flower baskets, bouquets, and standing flower arrangements are some of the most popular condolence gifts anywhere. The universal appeal of flowers has made them a common token of choice for those who are mourning. However, not all who are grieving will fully appreciate flowers. Some people are allergic to the pollen found in flowering blooms. … Read More
