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Posted on February 27, 2018November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

29 Sympathy Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving

Sympathy gifts provide you with a way to send a tangible expression of your love to someone who is grieving.

While there is something special about sending a note, a card, or a text, you may also feel the desire to give a gift. There is no reason you shouldn’t do both; send a card along with your gift, or send a gift and follow it up with a note or text a week later. When you reach out with tangible expressions of your condolences, it sends a message to the grieving person that their grief matters.

Posted on May 22, 2017November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

What should I send as a memorial gift instead of flowers?

Funeral flowers are beautiful, but many people find them depressing. After all, once the hubbub of the funeral or memorial service subsides, the flowers sit on a table and… die. A sad collection of wilting flowers isn’t exactly the image you want to leave with the recipient of your memorial gift.

So many people look for funeral flower alternatives to give that somehow celebrate life.Whether it’s a “living wreath” instead of a traditional flower wreath, or perhaps a bird feeder that draws local wildlife close and actually helps sustain them, these sympathy gifts are great substitutes if you are looking to get away from the overdone memorial gift tradition of funeral flowers.

Posted on May 15, 2017November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

Horse Themed Cremation Urns for People Who Loved Horses

Horses are loved by many. The majestic power, the graceful movement, the equine beauty. Horse themed cremation urns are a popular choice as a memorial for people who loved horses, and there are plenty from which to choose.

At Urns Northwest, we offer some brilliant and premium horse themed cremation urns. Our most beloved designs are wood funeral urns made in the USA that are either standard sized (to hold the remains of one person) or companion sized (to hold the remains of two people, usually a husband and wife).

The premium feature of our horse urns is the 3-dimensional wood inlay art scene on the front of the memorial; this is a selection of laser etched woods in their natural colors which are assembled together like a 3-dimensional jigsaw puzzle to create a vivid, lifelike, yet earthy wood inlay art scene.

Posted on May 4, 2017May 2, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

May 2017 Funeral Links

In our May 2017 funeral links collection, you’ll find out about facial reconstruction in China’s mortuaries, visitors from heaven, tips for frugal funerals, the surprising similarity between weddings & funerals, and much more….. Continue reading May 2017 Funeral Links

Posted on March 23, 2017August 30, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

The 10 Best Willow Tree Sympathy Gifts

Willow Tree figurines are incredibly popular carved wooden figures designed by artist Susan Lordi. Each original design is hand-carved by the artist in a simple yet captivating style that has become a modern classic. The Willow Tree figures are highly collectible and are often given to newlyweds, new parents, as Christmas gifts, and as bereavement or sympathy gifts.

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

January 2017 Funeral Links

In our January 2017 funeral links collection, you’ll find funeral trends for the new year, a DIY living centerpiece that turns into memorial service favors, cremation urns and ash scattering regulations, final text messages, the Strange Art of the Posthumous Portrait, our most popular products and posts of 2016, and more. Continue reading January 2017 Funeral Links

Posted on November 21, 2016September 3, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 2 Comments

5 Ways You Can Plant a Tree in Memory of a Loved One

Planting a tree to honor the memory of a loved one – family member, friend, pet – is a beautiful tribute with significant and life-affirming symbolism.

We’re always on the lookout for creative and unique “living memorials” and eco-friendly funeral and memorial options (see here, here, here, here, and here for a few examples), so we’ve had a chance to gather plenty of ideas. Check out these 5 ways you can plant a tree in memory of a loved one.

Posted on April 4, 2016September 3, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

15 Compassionate Gifts for Grieving Moms

Tips about gift ideas for mothers who have lost a child are best coming from moms who have experience in this area of grief.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of 15 compassionate gifts for grieving moms that have been suggested on blog posts, comments, and gift lists curated by those who know. Links to resources are included at the end of the post.

Posted on November 30, 2015September 4, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

Christmas Memorial Gifts (Gift Guide + Etiquette Tips)

Let’s talk about Christmas memorial gifts and how to give them in a sensitive, caring way.

It’s the holiday season, and someone close to you has lost a loved one. The natural tendency, for many of us, is to emit some generic phrases of condolence, then avoid the topic altogether. Don’t do this.

Take the effort to learn a few things to avoid when someone has lost a loved one. Then, even if you mess up and stick your foot in your mouth, take the time to show them that you care by your words, actions, or gifts.

Posted on March 23, 2015November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 3 Comments

11 Living Memorial Ideas to Honor A Loved One

Living Memorials to Honor Your Loved One

Living memorials are part of a growing (!!) trend towards honoring the life of a departed loved one by emphasizing life, rather than death. The idea is to shift the focus away from death and towards a celebration of their life as it lives on in the memories of their friends and family.