9 Ways To Remember Your Loved Ones

9 Ways To Remember Your Loved Ones. Although it can be a hard topic to talk about, the loss of loved ones is something that we all have to experience within our lifetime. Whether you’re losing a family member or a friend, you must be doing all that you can to remember them as time goes on. Whilst it may be hard at first, there are lots of ways in which you can do exactly that. From creating a photo book to sharing their stories with others, the more you’re doing the better. With that in mind, here are 9 ways to remember your loved ones: 

– Create A Photo Book

If you’re looking for a creative way to remember your loved ones, why not create a photo book with all of your favorite photos of them? Whether you use a website that allows you to create a photo book that ships out to you or you get creative and create your own, having a place to display all of your favorite memories is a great way to remember those that you have lost. If you don’t want to purchase a book or print out lots of photos, there are also lots of free digital books you can create online. This is a great option if you want to send it to a lot of people. For tips and tricks when it comes to creating a photo book, you can visit this site here. 

– Print Out Photos And Frame Them Around Your House

If you want to make use of the photos that you have but don’t want to create a photo book, why not print a couple of them off and display them around your home? From canvas prints to photo frames, there are lots of ways to incorporate photographs into your home decor. 

– Continue To Share Their Stories

If you have lost someone close to you then chances are you’re going to have lots of different stories to share about them. Whether it’s something you remember from when you were little to a story about the last time you saw each other, these stories need to be shared for years to come. From telling your children to telling your new friends, you can make their memory live on as long as possible if you’re sharing lots of amazing stories in your day-to-day lives. 

– Keep Something Of Theirs With You

Although this may not always be possible, keeping something that belonged to them with you at all times is another great way to remember your loved ones. Whether you’re wearing a piece of their jewelry or you have an item of their clothing, you will remember something you loved about them every time you touch or look at their belonging. If you’re unable to take a full item of their clothing, lots of people like to take a small snippet that they sew into something of their own. Whether it’s a blanket, a jumper, or a scarf – the possibilities are endless. For a guide to creating mementos from your loved one’s clothing, you can visit this site here. 

– Set Up A Permanent Memorial And Visit Regularly 

If you haven’t already, you need to set up a permanent memorial spot that you can visit regularly. Whether it’s a bench in town, an urn in your own home, or a headstone at your local church, having a place that you can visit to feel close to them is important, especially if you’re struggling to process what has happened. For more information, you can visit Memorials.com here. 

– Support A Cause Close To Their Hearts

Another perfect way to remember your loved ones that have passed is to support a cause that was close to their hearts. Whether they donated to a specific charity every month or they passed from a specific condition, supporting that cause will help you feel as though you’re helping their memory live on. From charity events to single donations, every little bit of support can help. 

– Put Together A Video Of Them

Although you may not have a lot of footage of them, in today’s day and age there are always lots of video cameras going around at events and gatherings. Whether you have 1 minute of footage or 5 hours, putting together a video that you can watch whenever you need to is a great way to feel closer to your loved ones. It will remind you of all the happy moments you shared and whilst you may be sad at your loss, you’ll be thankful for all of the time you did get together. If you’re struggling to put together a video, there are lots of apps that will easily allow you to do this from your phone. Once you’ve created it, you can share it on social media or send it to others who may like to see some happy memories. 

– Visit Their Favorite Places 

Another way to feel closer to those that you have lost is to visit their favorite places. Whether this means going to their favorite country or visiting their favorite park, you’ll be able to take the time to reflect and think about why they loved that particular place so much. If they have a place that they liked to visit a lot, you may also want to consider having their memorial here. 

– Celebrate Their Birthday

Finally, you need to be sure you’re always making an effort to celebrate their birthday. Although it may be difficult, it’s a perfect way to ensure their memory is living on. Whether this means buying a birthday cake or getting all of your friends and family together, you’ll feel much better knowing that you’re all in this together. 

Are you looking for ways to remember your loved ones? What can you do to ensure their memory lives on forever? Did we miss anything off of the list? Let me know your thoughts and ideas in the comments section below.