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10 Best Memorial Gifts for Loss of Daughter (+Etiquette Tips)

Today we’ll be sharing with you 10 keepsake memorial gifts for the loss of a beloved daughter.

Understandably, there are no words comforting enough for a loved one who is dealing with the pain of losing a child. Sometimes the only thing you can do to provide a little bit of peace is to offer your friend a sympathy gift along with your condolences.

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30+ Ideas for Memorial Christmas Ornaments

35 Beautiful Christmas Memorial Ornaments

The Christmas season is here, but it is so very different without your loved one near.

Many families create a Christmas memorial ornament that honors the memory of their loved one. This is a small way to feel their much-missed presence during the special holiday time.

The right ornament often becomes one of the family’s most treasured memorial Christmas decorations.

So look back on yesterday’s memories and begin creating new ones for you and your family. These ornament provide a great way to share your love and holiday memories. Here are 35 of our favorite Christmas memorial ornaments.

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Coins on Graves - Meaning and Etiquette

Leaving Coins on a Grave: Meaning & History

Today we’re going to be talking about the meaning and history behind leaving coins on a grave. Have you ever seen a penny, nickel, dime, or even quarter sitting on a headstone? You may have wondered who left it there, and why.

As it turns out, someone didn’t accidentally lose the contents of their wallet while visiting the cemetery. And no, ghosts probably aren’t leaving the coins there, either. Coins on graves are left intentionally by people who stop by the grave to pay their respects.

Let’s take a more detailed look at this practice, and what it signifies.

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21 Traditional Funeral Songs to Honor Your Loved One

Today we’re going to be sharing with you our top 21 picks for traditional funeral songs. We’ve got timeless hymns like “How Great Thou Art,” as well as more modern classics, like Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On That Mountain.” And everything in between.

So no matter what type of traditional funeral music you’re looking for, we’re sure you’ll discover the perfect tracks to honor your loved one and the life they lived.

Let’s take a listen.

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Scattering Ashes - What to Say at a Scattering Ceremony

What to Say When Scattering Ashes

What should you say when scattering ashes? What is appropriate or expected? Do you have to say a lot, or anything at all?

Scattering the ashes of a loved one is a momentous occasion. It only happens once – when it’s done, your loved one’s remains are gone forever. So you want to make sure you do it right.

Today, we’re going to look at what to say when scattering ashes. There are plenty of ideas and tips below, so if you’re looking for inspiration – or just want to confirm that what you are planning to do is acceptable – read on!

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21 Best Sad Songs for Funerals

21 Sad Funeral Songs

For this article we collected twenty-one of the most appropriately sad funeral songs we could find.

These songs are ideal for playing during a slideshow, a time of contemplation, a candle lighting, or any other memorial event during the funeral service.

Some of the tracks have sad lyrics yet more upbeat tunes. Others have more somber melodies with comparatively uplifting, perhaps even hopeful, lyrics. The point is that these songs have a sound and feel which is appropriate for a funeral service.

Funerals are mournful occasions, and the songs you choose should suit the moment. Whatever kind of sad funeral song you want, we’ve got it here.

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Horse Themed Cremation Urns

Horse Cremation Urns for People Who Loved Horses

Horses are loved by many. The majestic power, the graceful movement, the equine beauty. Horse 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.

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10 Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts for Kids Who Have Lost a Loved One

10 Thoughtful Gifts for Grieving Children

Gifts for grieving children are best given as a way to make life a little bit more bearable for a precious child who has just lost someone very important to them.

With this reality in mind, today we’re going to be sharing with you not only 10+ thoughtful gift ideas for bereaved children, but we’ll also weave in some tips for helping kids in the midst of grief over their loved one’s death.

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Wife Loss Sympathy Gifts for a Grieving Husband

10 Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Wife

You’re looking for sympathy gifts for loss of wife, which means that you know someone who’s just lost their better half.

It’s a sad situation, and while you don’t want to spend too much time pondering over a gift, you still want to offer your loved one something special to let them know you’re here for them during this difficult time.

So we’ve done the work for you. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most heartfelt gift ideas we could find for someone who is grieving over the loss of their wife.

Each gift is of the highest quality, crafted to provide him a sense of comfort even when there is seemingly none to be found.

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How to Create a Memory Jar

How to Make a Memory Jar for a Funeral Keepsake

A memory jar is a popular and meaningful memorial idea that celebrates the memories you shared with your departed loved one.

This project is not only a tribute to a loved one’s life and legacy. It also serves as a source of comfort to the grieving family as they get to read and treasure up all the important memories.

Let’s talk about how you can create this simple memorial for yourself or to give to a grieving family member.

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Sympathy Gift Ideas for Husband Loss

10 Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Husband

Today we’re going to highlight ten of the best and most meaningful sympathy gifts for loss of husband.

Maybe you know someone who’s just been widowed, and you want more than anything to try and lift their spirits, if only just a little bit. You’re hoping to find this person something special.

So you need a sympathy gift that serves not only as a memorial to their late husband, but also as a reminder to your friend that you’re thinking of them during this difficult time.

We want to help you do just that! So below we’ve featured 10 thoughtful sympathy gifts for the loss of a husband. Each of these gift ideas is equal in both quality and meaning.

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