4 Thoughtful Keepsakes To Remind You Of A Loved One

Keepsakes are a beautiful way to remember someone in your life when they’ve passed on. Death is the one part of life we don’t like talking or thinking about, and it is always associated with negative thoughts and feelings. But what do you truly think your loved one would want you to do when they’re gone? They’d wish for you to remember them and rejoice in the memories you shared together forever. Keepsakes help you do that – and it means your loved one is always alive in some respects. 

Whether you’re giving a family member/friend a keepsake as a thoughtful present or keeping one for yourself, here are some excellent ideas to consider. 

Jewelery

Jewelery always makes for an excellent keepsake because you can call upon different things that remind you of a loved one. Pendant necklaces are perfect for attaching a small photo of your loved one inside, or you can get other pieces that are engraved with their names or special dates. You can’t go wrong with an idea like this, and it’s the perfect way to remember your loved one every day when you get dressed. 

Funeral Prayer Cards

If you want to give people keepsakes at your loved one’s funeral, then funeral prayer cards are a beautiful choice. Design them how you want and put a photo or memory of your loved one on the front or back. The key is to make these cards small and portable so people can frame them at home or slip them in a handbag/purse. They deliver a wonderful reminder of that special person, combined with some nice and relevant words. 

Candle Holders

Create a custom candle holder in memory of your loved one. You’ll find lots of options online, and the best choice is to include a little picture with their name. Some people will put their date of birth and time of passing on there too, which is a nice touch. The true beauty of a candle holder keepsake is that you can light a candle in their memory whenever you want.

This also brings a second keepsake idea into the equation: special candles that remind you of your lost person. Make custom candles that smell like your loved one or emit a scent that reminds you of them. Perhaps you always associate a certain perfume with them, or maybe the smell of fresh grass always reminds you of when they were out and about in the garden. The combination of a candle and a candle holder works wonderfully. 

Memory Boxes

Gather some of your loved one’s precious items – or items that always remind you of them – and keep them in a memory box. It can sit on a shelf and be a nice reminder of the person you lost. Whenever you’re feeling sad, open the box and start reminiscing about the lovely times you spent with them. 

Keep your loved ones in your thoughts forever by making keepsakes for them. Give them to friends/family or hold onto them yourself so you always have an excuse to remember your loved one and celebrate their life.