Many people set out to commemorate a celebration of life by giving guests thoughtful mementos that honour their loved ones. But it can be difficult to know the proper celebration of life gift etiquette: you want to choose something that reflects the person being celebrated while being appropriate and affordable. Here are some top choices for celebration of life keepsakes:
Customized Memorial Candles
Consider candles personalized with the name, dates of birth and passing. Guests can light them at the ceremony or at home to create a quiet moment of remembrance.
Memory Stones or Tokens
Engraved stones or small tokens inscribed with the name of the departed, a relevant quote, or a significant date provide friends and family with a unique celebration of life gift.
Plantable Seed Cards
Perhaps one of the more meaningful celebration of life mementos, the flower seeds embedded in the cards provide guests with living, colourful reminders of the loved one.
Bookmarks
Bookmarks featuring a favourite photo along with a meaningful quote or verse, are practical keepsakes that serve as a daily reminder of the impact the person had on others.
Memory Bracelets
A charm bracelet or pendant personalized with a special message allows guests to always carry the memory of the loved one with them.
Personal Mementos
If your loved one was known as a collector of books, tea cups, record albums, etc., then allowing guests to choose an item from that collection is probably the most meaningful keepsake of all.
Selecting the right celebration of life keepsake involves thoughtful consideration of the departed’s personality and the likely preferences of those attending. The right choice can continue to offer comfort to friends and family long after the event is over.
