Ways to Remember

From photo collages at a memorial service to planting a tree, there are many ways we can say, "I remember and loved this person." As you consider how you might want to remember a loved one, here are some ideas to start with. Consider:

Lighting a candle in her memory
Creating a memory book of photos of your loved one
Donating a gift of money or time to those less fortunate
Wearing a photo pin of your loved one
Starting a memorial scholarship fund in his name
Writing a poem or story about him
Visiting a place you both liked to visit
Hanging a special ornament on the tree in her memory
Playing her favorite music
Making a quilt from his favorite clothes
Sharing memories of her with friends and family
Providing memorial flowers for her at your church or synagogue
Creating a memory box of items that were special
Honoring his favorite tradition
Creating a new tradition in your memory
Hanging a stocking filled with loving memories of him
Gathering your family and friends together in celebration of him
Reading aloud your favorite story

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