8 Ideas for Remembering Your Sister
The bond between sisters is unlike any other.
You grow up together, you learn from one another, and most importantly, you love each other in a way that only sisters can.
This bond is what makes it so hard when your sister dies. Suddenly, your best friend and the person you spent so many formative years with is no longer with you. Just like the love between sisters, the grief you feel when she’s gone is unique.
Ways to Remember a Sister Who Died
Thankfully, there are ways that you can continue to feel close to her and remember the legacy she left with you:
- Make an Album of Your Favorite Pictures with Her
- Continue to Include Her in Your Life Milestones
- Wear a Necklace that Reminds You of Her
- Send a Bouquet to Your Mom
- Stay Connected to Her Family
- Write Down Your Favorite Memories with Her
- Give Your Time to Her Favorite Charity
- Pay Attention to Little Reminders of Her
1. Make an Album of Your Favorite Pictures with Her
In today’s digital world, we don’t have many physical photographs that we can browse when we want to reflect and reminisce. Consider printing off an album of your favorites of you and your sister and keeping it in a place of honor on your bookshelf so that any time you’re thinking of your her, you can easily pull it out and look back on your favorite memories together.
2. Continue to Include Her in Your Life Milestones
Just because your sister has died doesn’t mean you can’t continue to include her in your big life events. Keep a photo of her nearby at holidays. Wear a Lapel Pin engraved with her fingerprint on your wedding bouquet. These small gestures can help you to continue to feel the comfort of her presence with you on these significant days.
3. Wear a Necklace that Reminds You of Her
A beautiful way to always have your sister with you is to wear custom Jewelry that reminds you of her. Consider having a Necklace engraved with her fingerprint. Each time you feel the lines and grooves of her print on your Jewelry, you’ll know your sister is near.
4. Send a Bouquet to Your Mom
One option for remembering your sister to is share her memory with those who also knew her. For example, you can send your mom a bouquet of flowers in your sister’s favorite color with a nice note about a cherished memory the three of you had together. Talking about your sister with others who loved her deeply will help you both to find support and healing.
5. Stay Connected to Her Family
If your sister had a partner or family of her own, be intentional about staying connected to them after she’s gone. Check in with kind text messages. Send Christmas gifts. Invite them to family events. By making them a part of your life, your sister will continue to live on in a more full, heartfelt way for both you and them.
6. Write Down Your Favorite Memories with Her
Documenting your favorite memories of your sister in a journal can help you to feel like she is still with you. As you revisit some of those beloved times together, you’ll be able to find new appreciation for the bond you shared. Plus, by writing down these memories now while they’re still vivid for you, you’ll be able to capture all of the details that your older self may miss.
7. Give Your Time to Her Favorite Charity
Think about the different causes your sister supported and choose one to volunteer some time for whenever you’re missing her the most. Maybe you run a 5k for a local food bank or maybe you foster a dog from the shelter. Whatever you choose, you’ll feel close to your sister’s spirit as you share her goodwill with others.
8. Pay Attention to Little Reminders of Her
Your sister’s memory doesn’t just exist in the big gestures or celebrations you throw in her honor. She’s with you each day in the small moments, too. Whether a butterfly landing on your shoulder or overhearing someone order her favorite treat at the coffee shop, try to pay attention to these little details that remind you of her. Before you know it, you’ll start to see her in just about every day.
Your Sister’s Legacy Lives on Through You
As you reflect on your sister, keep in mind the meaningful legacy you carry forward for both of you. While you pursue shared dreams, embrace new experiences, and tell her story to future generations, take solace in knowing that she lives on through you.
We’re so sorry for your loss. Please know we’re thinking of you and wishing you healing.
