What Do I Give Someone for Christmas Who Recently Lost a Loved One?

Finding a meaningful Christmas gift involves spending time thinking about your Loved One and what would be the most special to them. After all, the best gifts are the ones that come from the heart and are personalized to be unique to your Loved One.

But what about if your Loved One recently lost someone close to them?

If your Loved One is grieving, you can use their Christmas gift as an opportunity to give them a small token of comfort and a reminder of the person they miss.

Below are four ideas to help you find a custom holiday gift for someone whose friend or family member recently died:

Christmas Gift Ideas for Someone Grieving a Loved One

Here are four meaningful Christmas gift ideas to bring comfort and connection during grief:

• Memorial Ornament for Christmas
• Quality Time During the Holidays
• Personalized Fingerprint Jewelry
• An Invitation to Your Holiday Gathering

Memorial Ornament for Christmas

Decorating the tree with Christmas Ornaments is a beloved tradition this time of year. If your friend enjoys doing this, consider gifting them a Memorial Ornament that remembers their late Loved One. This Ornament can be engraved with their Loved One’s fingerprint and name in a custom design so that each time they see it, they’ll be reminded of their Loved One and all of the memories they shared.

Quality Time During the Holidays

The holidays are busy. Between family gatherings, shopping, and more, it can be hard to find any extra moments in your day. That’s why the gift of quality time can be so special. Coordinate a time with your friend and spend a few dedicated hours together doing something that is meaningful to them. This can be anything from going for a walk together to helping them run errands to simply sitting and chatting with cups of hot cocoa. This time together will help your friend to feel less alone in the hustle and bustle of the season, and remember that there are people who are there for them during their difficult days.

Personalized Fingerprint Jewelry

Another way you can help your friend to continue to feel their Loved One close is by gifting them Fingerprint Jewelry. Whether a Ring, Pendant, Charm, Dog Tag, or other style, your friend will be able to feel the lines and grooves of their late Loved One’s fingerprint on their gift and know that they are with them.

Don’t have access to fingerprints to engrave on Jewelry? Consider giving your friend an eGift Card for Fingerprint Jewelry instead, so they can personalize a style that means the most to them.

An Invitation to Your Holiday Gathering

If your friend’s late Loved One was a close family member, it’s likely their holiday plans will have to change following the loss. Consider asking your friend to join in on your holiday gathering. An invitation to spend the holidays with you can give your friend a community to be supported by. Plus, a homecooked holiday meal can do wonders for the soul.

Holidays are Hard for People Who Are Grieving

The “merriest time of the year” may not be so merry for your friend who is dealing with the death of a Loved One. Along with giving them a thoughtful gift, be there for them throughout the entire season by checking in regularly and making sure they’re okay. A phone call or text message with kind words can go a long way in helping your friend to feel better during this special time of year.

Thank you for thinking of your friend during the holidays—and all year long.

Looking for more inspiration for personalized gifts full of meaning? You can find gifts for the entire family and all of your friends on our holiday gift guide.