Sympathy gifts are an important way to reach out to your grieving loved one. Whether you’re considering something to bring to the funeral (here’s the etiquette for that) or needing to send something special to a far-off friend, we’ve unearthed a broad selection of the most meaningful and heartwarming sympathy and bereavement gifts.
Our top two writers actually work in the funeral industry, so we have some extra insight on what makes a special gift for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. You can read more of our funeral and memorial writings here.
But you’re here for that perfect sympathy gift, so browse our curated gift guides and find something that feels just right. And when you want to know how to offer condolences in your gift message, well, here you go.
Let’s talk about finding appropriate sympathy gifts for loss of father.
It’s a delicate task to choose the right sympathy gift for someone who is grieving the loss of their father.
Your goal is to offer comfort, condolence, and support, but you may be at a loss for what to say to them.
It’s difficult to know what to say, much less what to give, when a loved one’s mother has passed away. That’s why we’ve curated this list of 40 thoughtful sympathy gift ideas for loss of mother.
What do you get someone whose dog has just died?
If you’ve ever had to say goodbye to a beloved canine friend, you know just how difficult it can be to process.
Today we are sharing with you thirty heartfelt sympathy gifts for parents who have lost a child.
There is no greater pain in this world than losing a child, no matter how young or old they were. And during such a difficult time, there are often no words comforting enough to help ease the parents’ pain.
When someone close to you loses a loved one, you want to do something to express your condolences and communicate that you are grieving alongside of them. Giving thoughtful sympathy gifts is one way to do this.
It is so hard to say goodbye to a mother who has passed. It’s also difficult to know what to do when supporting a friend who has lost their mother.
We’ve put together a thoughtful list of gift ideas to help you or a friend memorialize that special lady you call mom.
It doesn’t matter how old you are. When you lose your dad, it is devastating.
While it won’t take away the pain, sometimes a condolence gift or a memorial tribute can provide a little balm for the grieving soul.
Maybe you are looking for that perfect “in memory of Dad” gift for someone who has recently lost a father. Or perhaps you want to find a special remembrance or keepsake token for yourself to honor your own Dad.
We’ve put together a thoughtful list to help you keep Dad’s memory alive. You can honor his memory in many ways. Take a look at our ideas, and find inspiration to celebrate a life well-lived.
If anyone ever needed a good gift, it’s a breast cancer patient. They are, after all, superheroes.
And we want to acknowledge their fight for a cure, be there when they need someone to talk to, and give them a gift that says, ‘You’re special, you’re loved, and you’ve got this!’
But it’s hard to know what they would like and/or need, and who wants to bother them by asking? They’ll likely demure that they don’t need a gift (but we know better).
So we’ve done some shopping for you; all you need to do is scroll, click, and maybe giftwrap.
We’ve found the very best cardinal gifts just for that special someone in your life.
Whether you’re celebrating the memory of a loved one or looking for the perfect bird-themed gift for a cardinal lover, you’re in the right place.
Let’s talk about unique sympathy gifts. You’ve just learned that someone you care about has suffered the loss of a loved one, and you want to find a way to express your sympathy and love to them.
Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words to express your condolences, even if that someone is a close friend. Often, the best way to show your love and support for them is to give them something special.
We have done the searching for you. In this article we highlight 21 unique sympathy gift ideas for you to consider giving your grieving loved one. With any one of these gifts, you can show them that you’re thinking about them without having to say a word.