12 Memorial Gift Ideas You Can Choose From To Give Family And Friends Who Are Grieving

Memorial gifts are given to honor someone who passed away — to commemorate their life and memory. They’re also helpful in the giver’s expressing heartfelt sympathy to those mourning the loss of their loved ones. These sympathy presents come in different forms, sizes, and shapes. And from memorial lanterns and light boxes to photo albums and key chains, here are 12 memorial gift ideas you can choose from.

One Wish Memorial Light Box – This light box features a heartwarming verse about longing — a bittersweet yet beautiful feeling that anyone grieving carries in their heart. Illuminated by a 7-watt bulb, this light box can be put on display to create a tranquil atmosphere in the mourner’s place.

Rainbow Bridge Memorial Lantern – With the light that they produce, memorial lanterns are hopeful gifts that can provide that much-needed comfort to grieving hearts. This lantern, in particular, features a lovely poem in one of its panels, printed with a gradient of rainbow colors on the background.

Happiest Memories Candle – You can also give sympathy gifts to express your gratitude and appreciation for the recipient’s departed loved one. And this flickering LED candle is an ode to the wonderful memories you’re thankful to have shared with the deceased.

Tears Memorial Wood Plaque – Made from solid American alder wood, this unique memorial plaque is designed to create a lasting tribute to the deceased. It’s engraved with teardrop-shaped elements on the side, while the bigger portion of the plaque is imprinted with a poem about one of the sincerest acts of remembrance: crying.

We Miss You Album – For photos that ought to be treasured for a lifetime, this long-lasting personalized album is one of the most popular and practical sympathy gifts out there. It includes 30 sheets that can hold 120 pieces of 4″ x 6″ photos.

My Child Memorial Keepsake Box – If you want the recipient to store important mementos of the deceased safely, this white-coated wood keepsake box is the ideal gift. Apart from this child-themed keepsake box, it’s also available in other themes (e.g. For a departed sibling, parent, or grandparent).

When The Wind Blows Memory Chime – This wind chime produces pleasant, calming sounds and comprises sturdy aluminum tubes — and each one reads, “Memories keep those we love in our hearts.” True to its name, this memorial gift can help launch beautiful memories whenever the wind blows and invite the recipient to pause for a while in remembrance of the deceased.

Heart Photo Pendant – Wherever the recipient of this memorial gift may go, they can carry with them a treasured photograph of their departed loved one, thanks to this silver-plated, heart-shaped pendant.

Until We Meet Again Memorial Dog Tag – This customizable dog tag is another easy-to-carry memorial gift. The front side of this tag features the phrase “Until we meet again…” — succinct yet an all-encompassing embodiment of one’s hope to be reunited with the deceased.

Guardian Angel Oval Key Chain – This leather key chain with a metal ring is imprinted with the lovely words “My Guardian Angel.” It’s a sweet yet simple reminder for the recipient that someone is watching over them from above wherever they are.

Heart & Wings Memorial Car Decal – Like the previous three gift ideas, this kind of memorial present is something that will allow your recipient to carry their memories of the deceased wherever they may go. This white vinyl decal features a simple design: a heart with wings, the phrase “In Loving Memory Of,” and the departed loved one’s name and dates.

Merry Christmas in Heaven – Memorial gifts like memorial lanterns aren’t just meant to be given during the funeral service for the deceased. As this holiday-themed glass ornament shows, they can also be handed out during special days of the year.