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What You Should Know When Choosing Memorial Tributes
When someone dies, close friends and relatives are often willing to show support to the bereaved persons. There are many ways of showing sympathy and giving the family something that they can really use. There are many funeral gift ideas that you can opt for apart from flowers.
You can put together an album of photos of the deceased that the family does not have. You can compile them from your own collection, or make an extra effort of sourcing photos from other friends and relatives who may have them. You can put the photos in a CD or print them out.
You can make a financial contribution to a charity organization that the bereaved was interested in. In some instances, family members can ask people to make donations to a specific organization, instead of buying flowers for the memorial service. An acknowledgement of your contribution will be sent to the bereaved family by the charitable institution.
Foodstuffs are also a good option, as the bereaved may have plenty of people to feed during that time. It is better to take non-perishable foodstuff, in case the family has a surplus of perishable food brought by other guests. You can also take food a few weeks after the burial service.
You can offer to clean their house or mow their lawns for them. This is because the bereaved often have a lot of activities to carry out and household tasks may be neglected. Alternatively, you can hire them a cleaning service to help them cope with the house work for a few weeks after the burial.
When considering funeral gift ideas, think about how they will be delivered. Also, consider spending quality time with the bereaved persons. This will be a source of comfort and solace for them, knowing that they have a shoulder to lean on.
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