Sympathy gift ideas...

So a friend of yours has suffered a tragedy... the death of a loved one!

You feel so badly for them, and yet you also feel a little awkward and uncomfortable. What do you say? How can you help? Is there any way you can actually provide some genuine comfort and support to your fellow human in need?
 

Yes, there is. You cannot take away the pain or "fix things" for them, so don't even try. And don't offer unsolicited advice, either. For some useful pointers on helpful things you can say or do, refer to our section on Expressing Sympathy.
 

Sympathy Gift Ideas

You may also feel that a sympathy gift would be an appropriate gesture for your bereaved friend. Then this section is for you...
 

• Really  unique and special sympathy gifts- including comfort quilts, tear bottles, our "Living Memorials" garden collection, and some useful sympathy gift books.
   
• A special and unique "Grief Guidebook" to help your bereaved friend through his or her difficult bereavement journey.
   
• Memorial jewelry- for men, women and children; personalized remembrance necklaces and bracelets, as well as memorial keepsakes and "healing jewelry".
   
• Memorial picture frames- wrap a photo of the lost one in a beautiful heirloom frame.
   
• Baby memorial gifts- to help console heartbroken parents.
   
• Gifts for grieving children- What about the kids? Some truly comforting and creative ideas for bereaved children.
   
• Sympathy gifts for men- Any of our personalized items or jewelry ideas would be appropriate for a woman; but what about a bereaved man? Men need support, too.
   
• Sympathy flowers & plants- Some unique and lovely selections to express traditional sympathy thoughts.
   
• Sympathy baskets- Special comfort packs provide a unique kind of support.
   
• Food sympathy baskets- Food baskets are practical as well as thoughtful, and sure to be appreciated.