{"id":4010,"date":"2018-06-08T05:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/?p=4010"},"modified":"2018-02-24T13:13:34","modified_gmt":"2018-02-24T21:13:34","slug":"gifts-for-the-anniversary-of-a-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/gifts-for-the-anniversary-of-a-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifts for the Anniversary of a Death"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"attachment_4011\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4011\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4011\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"Gifts for the Anniversary of a Death\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.imortuary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/tulips-1208205_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" title=\"Gifts for the Anniversary of a Death\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gifts for the Anniversary of a Death<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people recognize the importance of sending flowers, a gift basket, or a condolence card when a loved one dies. This small gesture helps the family know they are not alone during their difficult time, and also helps you move forward with your own grief.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equally (if not more) important is recognizing the anniversary of a death. Also known as a deathiversary, this date can be a very difficult time for the deceased&rsquo;s family. It often brings up all the painful memories associated with the loss as well as new feelings of grief&mdash;and because the death is not &ldquo;new,&rdquo; not everyone remembers to offer their condolences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why you might want to mark your calendar and send an acknowledgement or gift at the anniversary of a death. It does not have to be large, but it should be personal. By reaching out and showing that you care, you can make an impact on what will probably be a very difficult day for your friend or relative. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deathiversary gift ideas include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condolence card, handwritten note, or heartfelt letter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An offer to take the bereaved out for coffee or a meal to talk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An offer to visit the cemetery or memorial of the deceased<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Condolence flowers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care package (comfort foods, sweet treats, massage gift certificates, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed CD or playlist of songs that remind you of the deceased<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo collage\/scrapbook<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorial jewelry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online memorial<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdfunds to pay for a scholarship or donation in the deceased&rsquo;s name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid vacation time (if you are the employer or are in a position to offer it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorial tattoo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engraved keepsake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have time to send a gift (or if you are too late for it to arrive in time), it is also perfectly acceptable to pick up the phone and give your friend or relative a call. Often the simple act of remembering is all it takes to make the day more bearable. By being reminded that they are not alone in their grief, and that you, too, still cherish memories of the deceased, your friends and relatives might find the deathiversary easier to get through.<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people recognize the importance of sending flowers, a gift basket, or a condolence card when a loved one dies. 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