Sympathy Gifts: 10 Ideas to Show You Care

When someone experiences a death in the family, it’s hard to know how to comfort them. Sometimes we find it difficult to say the right thing or send the right gift. If you know someone who has experienced a loss and you’re looking for a gift that will express your sympathy during the difficult time, see the list of gifts below.

Flowers come to mind immediately when we think of sending something to express sympathy. The most tasteful bouquets or plants are those that are serene and white, a color of hope. A few nice options include a Peace lily bouquet, white calla lilies, or white roses. Flowers and plants of this type can be found on the website redenvelope.

Personal creations sells a beautiful wind chime for $29.95. It’s called the Whispers from Heaven wind chime; it sings in the wind in 2 soft tones and is made of pewter. It features an angel, a remembrance poem and scroll on which you can have a personal message engraved.

Wrapables has a nice memorial called a Tree to Be Kit for $26.95. The tree is a Ginkgo Biloba tree, which is extremely hardy and can be enjoyed year round. Growing and tending to this tree should offer peace to the recipient.

If you have a few photos of the deceased, you can order the In Loving Memory personalized frame. The frame is made up antique bronze and has room for 4 photos. The frame is sold at Personalization mall , who will personalize the frame with one of two verses, as well as the loved one’s name and dates of birth and death.

You can name a star after the person who passed away. This unique Name a Star Package is available at Gifts for $94.95. It comes with a frame, certificate of ownership, and star constellation chart, among other items.

Shel Silver stein wrote a lovely book entitled The Giving Tree. Although it can be found in the children’s section of most bookstores, it’s a beautiful story of love and selflessness that will provide comfort to anyone who reads it.

A Sympathy Basket of food is a nice option because oftentimes many family members have gathered at one home. 1800flowers sells a Gourmet Foods Basket in 3 different sizes with prices varying from $55.99-75.99. The baskets have cheese, crackers, cookies, etc., and can be delivered on the same day it’s ordered.

Gift tree sells a basket entitled Chicken Soup for the Soul gift basket which sells for $59.95. The basket includes the book by the same name, soothing teas and finger foods presented in an attractive chest. For no additional cost, an engraved plaque can be place on the chest.

Collectibles today sells an attractive Thomas Kincade Faith Mountain Religious Christian home decor piece for $135. This dramatic piece is a three dimensional story of Christ that might bring comfort to those in pain.

A final option for those who are looking to heal is a journal. A journal can be used to express thoughts and memories for those who are grieving. Find a journal you think the mourner will like and personalize it inside with a message of sympathy.

This article was written by the authors at Another Perfect Gift which is a gift store that can recommend the perfect sympathy gifts for every situation.