30 Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts That Show You Care

Christina Montoya Fiedler

Personalized Gift

Handwritten Note Keepsake Sign

Credit: Pretty Perfect Studio

Turn any handwritten note into something that you can keep forever. Take a photo or a scan of your loved one’s handwriting, which can be transferred onto a canvas to hang on a wall. This can be a signature, a letter or a greeting card message you want to remember forever.

Guided Grief Journal

Credit: Duncan and Stone

This beautifully bound journal from Duncan and Stone is perfect for recording memories and processing grief. Sections include things to remember, important dates, self-care practices and more.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Memorial Wind Chimes

Credit: Soopau

They’ll be reminded of the one they’ve lost every time the wind blows with these memorial chimes. Made of pine and aluminum, they’re also weatherproof and can be used all year round.

Memory Candle and Frame Set

Now 19% Off

Credit: Aureo Gifts

This thoughtfully crafted picture frame sits on top of a bamboo stand that holds two votives. Honor your loved one by remembering their life each time you light the candles.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Crystal Rainbow Maker

Now 22% Off

Credit: Memorialight

As light shines through this crystal ornament, it projects a dazzling display on your walls. Consider it a gift that helps bring light to a difficult time.

Pennies from Heaven Bank

Credit: Generic

This memorial piggy bank helps you remember your loved one with every penny you place inside. The acrylic cover features a heartfelt poem, and the wooden detail makes the piece shelf-worthy.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Lavender Memorial Candle

Credit: UOKPT

Enjoy lavender’s soothing, therapeutic aroma as you light this remembrance candle for your loved one. The message on the front offers comfort, too.

‘Notes on Grief’

Now 38% Off

Credit: Knopf

In her best-selling book Notes on Grief, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gives a deeply personal account of the loss of her father. Readers will appreciate her openness and thoughts about the grieving process.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Best Weighted Blanket on Amazon

Weighted Blanket

Now 20% Off

Credit: YnM

GrubHub Food Gift Card

Credit: GrubHub

The last thing you want to consider when grieving is what to make for dinner. A gift card to a food delivery service, like Grub Hub, is a thoughtful gift. And while you might not feel hungry, you still need to eat. The card comes in denominations ranging from $15 to $500.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Sympathy Gift Basket

Now 25% Off

Credit: Peacoeye

This gift basket contains everything a grieving loved one needs to feel comfortable, from a cozy pair of socks to a soothing scented candle. It provides gender neutral options and can be given to anyone.

Benchmark Bouquets Flowering Fields Fresh Floral Arrangement

Credit: Benchmark Bouquets

Suprise a grieving loved one with a fresh bouquet of vibrant flowers from this Amazon best-seller. Sunflowers, seasonal greens, and novelty poms round out the colorful flower arrangement.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Gill + Jill Thinking of You Comfort Stones

Credit: Gill and Jill

Keep idle hands busy with a trio of crystals just the right size for holding. The howlite, white lace agate and amethyst stones come in their own carrying case, which has a sentimental poem on the outside.

Custom Family Portrait

Now 30% Off

Credit: LenandLaine

Commemorate your loved one with a one-of-a-kind portrait from Len and Laine. The prints are delivered digitally, so you can print them in any size you want and share them with loved ones, too.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Sympathy Snack Box

Credit: A Gift Inside

This box comes with a variety of chocolate and crunchy snacks. Because it’s from Amazon, where it’s highly rated, it’s great if you need to send something ASAP.

Remembrance Angel

Credit: Willow Tree

This five-inch, hand-painted statuette depicts an angel with her hands crossed over her chest in prayer. Artist Susan Lordi creates each Willow Tree statue with attention to detail for a keepsake that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Personalized Photo Pillow Cover

Credit: ArtPix

Choose your favorite photo to grace the front of this heart-shaped remembrance pillow. The 100 percent polyester pillow is washable, durable and meant to evoke a lifetime of memories.

Memorial LED Shadow Box

Credit: Fabuday

A memorial poem is printed and illuminated on this LED shadow box to keep the memory of your loved one alive. Choose from a variety of designs, including butterfly, dandelion and dragonfly.

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Memorial Leather Journal

Now 29% Off

Credit: BeauGift

Letters are a great way to help them begin to process their grief and feel closer to a departed parent. This personalized leather notebook can be addressed to Mom or Dad, and holds 140 pages for them to journal in.

Hug in a Jar Candle

The soothing light and fresh scent from this candle will help set a serene atmosphere for those who are grieving, and the message “Hey girl, sending you hugs!” is great for those who want something a little less focused on a memorial. It also comes in a pretty box that’s perfect for gifting.

Headshot of Christina Montoya Fiedler

Christina Montoya Fiedler is a Los Angeles-based freelancer with over 15 years of experience writing for online publications. Her work can be seen in Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day, where she covers everything from gift guides to personal essays. She holds a B.A. in English from Chapman University and is working toward her Early Childhood Education teaching credentials. She is proud to be of Native American (Ohkay Owingeh) and Mexican American descent.

Watch Next
 
preview for Good Housekeeping US Section: Holidays

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *