What To Send Someone Who’s Lost Someone During The Holidays

The Holidays may be a joyous time for most, but for people who have had someone they love pass away, it can be a time of sadness and heartbreak. Christmas and Thanksgiving are traditionally holidays that are focused on family and loved ones. You probably have a million favorite memories about the person who died that are directly tied to this time of the year, which can make participating in certain traditions an extremely painful experience. If you know someone who suffers with grief around the Holidays, it can be very difficult to know what type of gift to purchase for them to help lift their spirits and maybe put a smile on their face.

One of the most traditional gifts to get someone who is grieving during this season of the year is a Christmas tree ornament. These are a great way to help the person still manage to celebrate the holiday, but to also provide a bit of comfort as well. You could get a special quote put on the ornament that might encourage the individual or even a favorite quote of the person who died. Depending on the individual, you may want to get a picture of that person with their loved one put on the ornament. Be cautious about this last option though, because it may serve as a painful reminder that only makes the grief worse.

Another great gift idea for someone grieving is flowers. You can get a bouquet of the flowers that are in bloom during that season and have them delivered to the person who is grieving. You can write a short, thoughtful note letting them know you are thinking of them and that you know what they are going through. You could also write a short poem that will serve to help the individual deal with their pain.

Picture frames are always a great gift idea for people experiencing holiday grief. You can have a picture of the person and their loved one, the loved one alone, or one of you and the loved one put into the frame. You can have a sympathy quote put on it or a statement that is warm and loving which represents the person who died and the impact they had on your life. Make sure that no matter what gift you get, you include a thoughtful card with a handwritten message to share your love and compassion with the grieving individual.

By: Renee Wood, MSW

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Renee Wood founded The Comfort Company in 2000. She is a social worker that has helped families deal with the loss or pending loss of a child, as well as aiding patients in the end-stage of renal failure. The gifts provided by The Comfort Company offer memorial ideas as well as hope for healing hearts.