Remembrance Poems

The world may never notice
if a rosebud doesn’t bloom
or even pause to wonder if the petals fall too soon,

but every life that ever forms
or ever comes to be
touches the world
in some small way for all eternity.

The little one we longed for
was swiftly here and gone,
but the love that was then planted
is a light that still shines on

And though our arms are empty
our hearts know what to do
every beating of our heart says,
“We will remember you.”

• I Believe…a Poem of Encouragement for the Grieving Heart (withsympathygifts.com)
• A Lovely Poem: Cherish His Memory and Let it Live On! (withsympathygifts.com)

Sympathy poems are a special touch that can be added to any number of gifts allowing you to express your love and support in a unique way.   The grieving process can be a long and difficult one, but the right words or gestures can make all the difference.  Knowing that you needn’t shoulder the burden of pain alone can make that pain so much easier to tolerate.

That’s what makes memorial gifts such a perfect way of reaching out to those who are grieving.  When you can’t find words of your own, they can offer the perfect expression with a pertinent saying or verse.  A simple gesture like that can speak volumes where mere words cannot.  And there are a variety of options available making it that much easier to reach out in your own personal way.

Everything from plaques to music boxes to pieces of jewelry can be inscribed with sympathy poems that touch the heart and strengthen the spirit.  It can be the ideal way to remember a lost loved one and offer comfort and caring for those who are grieving.  Knowing that you took the time to find an appropriate gift can mean more than you even realize.

For some reason, verse can sometimes touch us in a way that ordinary words can’t.  Coupled with a picture or personalized inscription, it can be even more reassuring.  And there are poems that apply to almost every individual situation, from the loss of a child or parent to that of a beloved pet.  No matter how difficult the grieving process, you can make it that much easier with a simple yet beautiful gift.

Sympathy poems can serve as a reminder of a lost loved one, bring encouragement to one who is grieving, or demonstrate that you are with them on the long, hard journey.  And it is that kind of support that can often mean the most.  Just knowing you have a shoulder to lean on or a sympathetic ear to listen can be the greatest comfort of all.

And because they can be given at any time, memorial gifts can also show that your support is lasting.  Many people reach out immediately after a loss when the pain is still very fresh, but the expressions of sympathy dwindle over time.  With a memorial gift, you can make your gesture days or weeks later, when support and love may be even more appreciated.

The grieving process is never easy to approach from either side, but memorial gifts that include sympathy poems can help to ease the burden tremendously.  They can help to lift up those who are grieving when they are at their lowest point and allow them to continue on, knowing that they are being buoyed by the care of others.

If you know someone who is grieving and want to reach out, consider a memorial gift.  It can be the perfect way of expressing your support, your strength and your comfort in the worst of times.  Though it may seem like a simple gesture, it may be the most profound message of all.

If you want to heal from grief, you must go through it; you cannot go around it. Accept grief as a healing process. Do not look at healing as a goal you can only attain at the end of the process. Each step you take is part of your healing.

Angel Gifts – Journey though Loss

“Grief is a process that is better thought of as a journey,” observes Dr. Tim Clinton. “It’s just one foot in front of the other. It may seem that others have grieved very quickly, but those who have come through the process too fast have undone business in their lives.”

Take a moment to try and identify where you are on your grief journey. If you have admitted you are grieving, then your journey has begun.

• Resource: Book: Grieving Mindfully (namasteconsultinginc.com)
• Notice that you are making progress on your grief journey (withsympathygifts.com)
• Accepting Grief as Part of the Healing Process (decorative-urns.com)

“The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.” ~ Elias Freeman

Angel Gifts

Do you believe in Angels?

Many cultures and societies have this concept, with subtle variations; Christians have developed a hierarchy of angels, as a body of spiritual beings between God and men. Those of the Islamic faith see them as messengers of God without free will.

Certainly, if you think angels are in the spiritual realm, you can find comfort knowing that angels are her to assist you with your grief journey.  They can simply surround you with love and light…..or you can have a guardian angel watching over you.

But, what if angels just don’t exist in your views or philosophy ? What if you can’t imagine them watching over us all?

Then, consider this… angels are your friends and family members, who can sit with you, watch over your well-being, and provide warm comfort during your times of sorrow.

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• Hello from Heaven – A Caring Sympathy Gift for the Loss of a Mom or Loss or a Father (withsympathygifts.com)
• Sympathy Cards and Sympathy Messages – What to Say? (withsympathygifts.com)
• Virtual Book Tour – Interview with Chelsea Hanson, Author of the Sympathy Matters Collection (ididnotknowwhattosay.wordpress.com)

It’s difficult to know what to say in sympathy cards. We may not know what to say or fear that we are not saying enough. Thus, we may procrastinate until we think it is too late to send a card.

Ideally it is best to send a sympathy card within the first two weeks after a death.  However, it is always appropriate to send a card at anytime, rather than not send a card at all.

A card sent weeks or months after the loss will still be beneficial and comforting. Support from others usually diminishes within weeks after the funeral; thus, your card may be even more appreciated at a later date.

A handwritten note composed inside an actual sympathy card is most helpful to the family.   A sympathy note can be brief, but heartfelt.  The easiest way to express your sympathy is to be open and honest about how you are feeling.  Recommended elements to include in your sympathy note are as follows:

1.)    Acknowledge the loss, and use the name of the deceased.

2.)    Express your sympathy.

3.)    Note special qualities or favorite memories about the deceased.

4.)    End the note with some encouraging words.

Please note that it is not unusual if the bereaved does not acknowledge your card.  The person may be thinking about other things or may not know how to respond to you. Nonetheless, you have accomplished a caring gesture by expressing your sympathy.  Remember, it is never too late to send a sympathy card.

Other Helpful Information:

• Grief Support: Express your sympathy with a memorial gift (withsympathygifts.com)
• Sympathy Support: “What to Say” to Help a Friend in #Grief (withsympathygifts.com)
• An Expression of Sympathy From the Heart (withsympathygifts.com)