While we may all have different ways of coping with the loss of a loved one, grieving is always a difficult period to get through. To help ease the pain and help you get through a period that may seem endless, we have a few ways to remember a lost loved one. These should help you keep their memory alive and close to you.
Commemorate the Funeral
This idea may seem odd at first. Why would you want a constant reminder of the funeral? Wouldn’t photographers be too invasive? However, commemorating the funeral with photos will help you to look back on it in the future with fonder memories. The pictures will serve as reminders of the service you put together for your loved one and how many lives your loved one touched during their lifetime. Furthermore, there are professional funeral photographers that can capture the moment tastefully without being insensitive or upsetting. These professionals understand the importance of the occasion and know how to handle themselves.
Celebrate the Date
Turning the day of your loved one’s passing into something of a holiday will help you celebrate their life and remember all they accomplished and stood for while they were with you. This celebration can be as large or extravagant as you prefer, so long as it helps you turn a day of mourning into one of fond memories that relieves some of the stings of loss. Setting aside the time to visit their resting place or hosting an event with friends and family are good ways to remember a lost loved one’s anniversary.
Uphold Their Values
Our personal beliefs and values are what make us who we are. They give us identity and direction as we go through life. So, a good way to keep your loved one’s memory alive is to continue to uphold and support their beliefs and values even after their passing. For example, Donating your time or money to a charity or cause your loved one believed in is a fantastic way to both remember and honor their memory. It’s also a great way to help your loved one continue to touch and influence the lives of others by carrying on their work and allowing their convictions to bear fruit.
