Creative and Personal Tributes

• Message Balloons: Write heartfelt messages to your loved one and attach them to helium-filled balloons. Release the balloons into the sky as a symbolic way of sending your thoughts to them. Helium balloons can be purchased from florists or gift shops.

• Memory Box or Jar: Create a memory box or jar filled with photos, letters, personal items, and notes of cherished memories. This can serve as a special place to reflect on your time together.

• Plant a Living Tribute: Plant a tree or shrub in their memory, possibly using a cutting from their garden. Choose a spot they would have loved. This living tribute can be a peaceful place for you to sit and feel close to them.

• Sea Pebbles: Visit the sea and throw pebbles into the water, with each one representing a special memory or moment you shared together.

• Favorite Meal and Activity: Gather with family and friends to enjoy your loved one’s favorite meal. Afterwards, engage in an activity they enjoyed. This can be a way to celebrate their life and keep their spirit alive in your hearts.

• Scrapbook of Memories: Create a scrapbook filled with photographs, messages, and memories. Invite close friends and family to contribute to it. This book can be revisited on special days or whenever you wish to feel connected to them.

• Charity Fundraising: Organize a fundraiser in their honor for a charity that was meaningful to them or one that supports causes close to their heart.

• Artistic Expressions: Write a poem, song, or letter, or create a piece of art that expresses your feelings and memories of them. This can be a therapeutic way to channel your emotions.

• Music Memories: Listen to their favorite music. This can bring back fond memories and help you feel connected to them.

• Leave a Star: Consider leaving a virtual star at Winston’s Wish or another similar organization as a lasting tribute.

Remembering Them on Special Occasions

• Light a Candle: Light a candle in their memory on significant dates, such as their birthday, anniversary, or during holidays.

• Visit a Memorial Spot: Visit their grave or the place where their ashes were scattered. Bring flowers, a card, or a personal item that holds significance.

• Christmas Tribute: During the Christmas season, create or decorate a special ornament just for them. Hang it on the tree as a way to include them in your holiday celebrations.

• Family Time: Set aside time during family gatherings to share memories and do something special together in their honor. This could be telling stories, watching their favorite movie, or participating in an activity they loved.

Each of these acts of remembrance can help you keep the memory of your loved one alive, offering comfort and a way to continue feeling connected to them.