Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2022 Edition

Holidays can be a challenging time for a person who is grieving the loss of a loved one. They may miss their loved one even more during this time of the year. Traditions and special moments may feel like they’ll never be the same or hold the same warmth and tenderness. Their hearts may ache for past holidays when things were as they’ve always been.

This year, you can support your friend in mourning by giving them gifts to ease their painful season. We’ve curated a list of seven presents to brighten your friend’s day or offer comfort and strength for this difficult time in their lives.

1. Labyrinth Meditations by Madonna Gauding offers moments of clarity and peace.

Labyrinth Meditations
Sterling Publishing 2019

This book provides meditation exercises for mindfulness and centering. We’ve covered the healing aspects of walking the path of a physical labyrinth in the past. Here, Gauding offers readers the same experience from their own home.

2. A Feather Ornament to remind people that angels are always near.

This hand-crafted, wood-fired ornament is the perfect holiday gift for someone who recently lost a loved one. The detailed decoration invites the receiver to believe in the eternal presence of their dearly departed.

3. A Jupiter Locket Necklace allows the bereaved to carry their loved one with them always.

Loquet’s Rose Gold locket allows wearers to fill the beautiful crystal with keepsakes, including ashes if desired. This gorgeous piece will allow those grieving to hold their loved one close to their heart.

4. Rainy Day Boxes offer a grieving person multiple gifts to ease their rough days.

Customers may choose from curated boxes or build their own to provide mourners with gifts to open as they need them. Rainy Day Boxes instruct the receiver to open one present on a hard day. The gift will contain a message that acknowledges the rough present moment while it also presents a an opportunity for hope.

5. This Large Keepsake Memory Box is a sympathy gift tailored for grieving men.

This beautifully crafted memory box allows the receiver to keep mementos safe. Cut from walnut and cherrywood, this box features the option to add a shallow tray to separate memories. The box can be engraved and/or feature a lock and key for added privacy.

6. A Memorial Tree gives someone the ability to care and nurture something in remembrance of their lost loved one.

Seeds of Life has several variety of trees and plants to choose from, each symbolizing something special for the mourner. They also offer plant suggestions based on what area of the country the receiver lives in.

7. A Bird Feeder will give your loved one something to watch and marvel over as they may be home alone grieving.

Cardinals are symbols that those we have lost will be with us always in our hearts. Their vibrant, red plumes easily catch our eyes and offer hope. Your loved one will enjoy watching birds gather seeds from this feeder as they sit by their window or on their porch.

Though no gift could ever take the sorrow or pain away from your loved one, these items may offer comfort, hope and strength. During the holiday season, we often try to hold our families and friends closer together. Remembering those who are hurting or experiencing grief is important as they may have lost the one they long to hold the most.