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Gifts for grieving loved ones

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I know how hard it is to find the right gift for someone grieving. After losing my own child, these are some of the meaningful items I’ve received—or would love to receive—in memory of my daughter
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Light in the Darkness....Solar lights

I keep many solar lights at the cemetery—anything that shines to bring light in the darkness.
 
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Long-lasting, easy to clean, and bright—these lights beautifully illuminate the headstone.   ad
JKIMK Solar Brick Lights Outdoor 3-Pack
 
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I purchased the sunflowers…They were beautiful and lasted more than one season.   ad
Solar Flowers
 
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These are wonderful to light up a headstone. I like to buy the 6 pack Lasts me at least 3 years minimum
Sucolite 6-Pack Solar Spot Lights Outdoor Waterproof
 
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I have wanted to get this for a while. I love the pink in it.
Rezpuao Solar Angel Statue Garden Decor 10"

Hassle-free care items

This helps keep the grounds tidy, so we don’t have to worry about moving our items for lawn care.
 
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Easy to maintain and fade-resistant. We used this instead of grass at the cemetery, lined with yard edging—it looks beautiful.
Playsafer Rubber Mulch Nuggets 40 LBS Black
 
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I did not buy this. I bought the rubber. I will be replacing my edging at the cemetery ASAP.
33ft Galvanized Steel Landscape Edging 10-Pack
 
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This is on my purchase list. I’m hoping it performs well. I will update my post if it does if anyone has any information, please let me know.
MCTRHG Headstone Cleaner for Granite & Stone, 8.8 oz
 
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Great for transferring out of those green holders. Looks much prettier in my opinion.
2 Pack 12" Cemetery Vases with Stake - Memorial Decor

Statues & Treasures

Statues have become a meaningful part of the decorations at my daughter’s spot. 💔
 
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Beautiful. Very bright light. Super cute. Exactly what I expected
Outdoor Figurine Solar Lights Garden Statue
 
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This is so adorable. Lady bug lights up bright.
Suyorpe Garden Flower Fairy Solar Decor 8.98"
 
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This would be a great way to add light with a little bit of nature to your loved ones spot
Norvylume Solar Resin Squirrel Statue LED
 
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Comes with other animals too. I thought this would be good for a dog lover, or someone who may have lost their dog.
Goodeco Dog Statue with Butterfly - Outdoor Decor

Gifts for the memorial service

Flowers fade, but these items carry lasting meaning after the loss of my daughter. Always remember to embrace what they loved—my daughter loved softball.
 
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This is beautiful. Looks like it would be a meaningful gift.
Memorial Crystal Suncatcher Sympathy Gift, Loss of Mother Father Husband Spouse Son, Child Miscarriage Healing, Tabletop Rainbow Remembrance
 
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So beautiful. I’m thinking of buying this for my daughter’s grandmothers.
Angel Wings Memorial Gift Keepsake Crystal Suncatcher, In Loving Memory Loss of Child Husband Wife Mother Father Sister Brother Friend Aunt
 
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Writing to my daughter has become very important in my grieving.
Grief Journal: Books
 
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I love the sound of wind chimes.  Everytime the wind blows I remember.
Large Wind Chimes
 
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This is something beautiful that can be worn or carried that means a lot
Memorial Jewelry
 
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This grief journal has a wonderful poem on it about how a loved one is always in the family tree. Beautifully written. Great gift for bereavement services.
Grief journal with original poetry
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These ad such a personal touch for a gift for someone who has lost someone close to them
Captain Decor 32 Inch Memorial Wind Chimes
 
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Wind chimes to me is such a meaningful gift. The butterflies make it extra beautiful.
YLYYCC 33" Butterfly Memorial Wind Chime

Digital designs

 
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Great if you are a crafter and make your own gifts. This design is beautiful.
Memorial Tumbler Design | In Memory Of | 20oz Skinny Tumbler PNG | Butterfly, Dragonfly & Cardinal | Grief Remembrance Poem Sublimation Wrap