Wondering how to honor a loved one who has passed away? Pick two, three, four, or fifty creative ways to remember a loved one.
“In Memory” Ideas:
1 -In memory of a loved one, plant a tree, two, or three.
2 – Do acts of kindness all across your town.
3 – Donate money to dig a well and supply water to those in need.
4 – Get a memorial tattoo. Memories of a loved one are precious. Share them with the world.
5 – Pay for someone else’s tattoo, in honor of your loved one.
6 – Leave a empty chair at the Thanksgiving table for your loved one.
7 – Advocate for an important cause that was dear to your loved one’s heart.
8 – Advocate for a cause which relates to the death of your loved one.
9 – Ask for special memories about your loved one and make a memory jar.
10 – Run a marathon while remembering your loved one.
11 – Get jewelry made from your loved one’s handwriting.
12 – Participate in a memory walk with a cause.
13 – Try your loved one’s hobby. Take a class if needed.
14 – Plan an annual picnic or get together.
15 – Write a book to help others.
16 – Starting a blog is one of many ways to remember a loved one.
17 – Travel the world in honor of your loved one.
18 – Sprinkle your loved one’s ashes on the soil of every state, and a few countries. That will make for one well traveled kiddo.
19 – Paint rocks and hide them in beautiful places.
20 – Set a personal goal and make your loved one proud.
21 – Volunteer as a grief mentor.
22 – Speak to your loved one.
23 – Buy flowers once a month and put them in a special spot. Once dry, place the petals in a treasured jar. Spread them over your loved one’s burial site or sprinkle a few dried petals next to your loved one’s urn.
24 – Foster a dog. Speak to them about your loved one often.
25 More Ways to Honor Someone You Loved
25 – Plant a memorial garden.
26 – Use plantable memorial cards in the garden.
27 – Donate to your loved one’s favorite organization.
28 – Fund a scholarship in your loved one’s name.
29 – Start a card ministry, mailing cards at least monthly.
30 – Volunteer with hospice.
31 – Start a topical support group.
32 – Create a keepsake or memorial shadow box for your loved one.
33 – Prepare their favorite meal and share the recipe. Rename it with their name as a part of the title.
34 – Live your best life, in honor of your loved one.
35 – Wear your loved one’s favorite scent.
36 – Build a school or orphanage.
37 – Give away your loved one’s favorite books, after writing special messages inside the front cover.
38 – Start a nonprofit.
39 – Become a motivational speaker.
40 – Advocate for law changes.
41 – Dedicate a memorial bench, brick, or table.
42 – Finish a project your loved one started but never finished.
43 – Create cremation keepsakes or fingerprint jewelry.
44 – Decorate the Christmas tree with memory bulbs.
45 – Repurpose their items, clothing, and knickknacks into pieces of art, jewelry, or a lovely quilt.
46 – Listen to your loved one’s favorite playlist or create one that they would have loved.
47 – Do something special for others each year with the money you would have used for your loved one’s birthday and Christmas gifts.
48 – Visit those who knew your loved one.
49 – Design a shirt with your loved one’s favorite saying.
50 – Smile, because you knew your loved one.
Steps to keep your loved one’s memory alive.
- Don’t be afraid to remember them. Remembering a loved one is the most honorable thing you could do.
- Talk about them.
- Live in their honor.
- Listen for their voice
- Tell their story. You find more about telling their story here.
xoxo,
Rachel
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