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Is this a good sympathy gift for my friend? Her mother just died?
My friend's mother just died...we have been working together a few years and she is basically like a mother to me. Me and my girlfriend are friends with her family but we never knew her mother. I was going to get them a Vermont Teddy Bear with a card saying "We are sorry for the loss of your loved one, keep this in her memory" Does that seem a bit over the top or no? For some reason it seems like a strange sympathy gift to me...but I didn't want to go with a generic fruit basket or flower arrangement...I wanted it to be something they could keep and remember. For me it just almost seems droll to give someone a gift that is like 'here is something to remind you that someone died'
Am I thinking too deeply about this? Any thoughts?
What matters is the note you write, on a card or letter, and the comfort you offer this person. I think you could even write "You have been like a mother to me" in your note and it would mean a lot. There should be no such thing as a sympathy gift-I agree it is just a reminder.
People gave my husband teddy bears when he had cancer and we were dumbfounded, although we appreciated the thought. Teddy bears for a 40 year old man? Reminders of his illness? No thanks!
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Sympathy Gifts during Times of Bereavement and Trouble
It's not only on happy occasions where you can give someone a gift. Sympathy gifts are given during sad or difficult times, such as when a loved one has met with an accident, when a friend has been fired from his or her job, or when someone has lost someone close. Sometimes words can't truly express what you really try to say. In times like these, a simple gift box to say you care, during their troubled times can mean a lot to them.
We are experiencing a global recession and some of your friends may have recently lost their jobs. You can show them that you are there for them with a simple sympathy gift. Taking some time out of your busy schedule and giving them something can greatly impact their morale.
For someone who has recently been laid off, giving something that will help meet their needs can be a blessing. Free groceries or even gasoline are good choices for someone struggling financially. But if someone is not really financially affected by the loss of job, a fun gift can do. A night out can cheer the person up.
An example of a good sympathy gift is a gourmet basket. It might say something like "get well soon,? or ?we sympathize for your lost more than words can say,? or the like. Sympathy baskets can be composed of various treats and food items. You could include chocolates, popcorn, cheese sticks, caramel corn, lemon drops, cookies, assorted fruits, and a lot more. gift baskets of coffee and tea are also usually enjoyed and cherished by the receiver.
Each sympathy gift can be unique, but finding the right one can sometimes be tedious. The choices are endless, with many selections to choose from. Custom-designed sympathy gifts can make a person feel more rested and comfortable. It might lift their spirits in troubled times.
Families of the recently deceased sometimes request that people donate to the family?s chosen charity, instead of giving them bereavement or sympathy gifts. For them, the money given to a charitable institution can be put into better use than flowers which will be placed in the garbage weeks after the funeral. Plus a family can be overwhelmed with the volume of flowers sent to them during a bereavement period. But this is not always the case and it depends on the circumstances.
Sympathy gifts can be given to anyone. It can be a relative, a friend, a colleague, or even just an acquaintance. And it can definitely bring a smile back to their face. It gives them the feeling that they?re not alone in their time of sadness or hardship, and is an excellent way of showing support without the struggle of trying to find the right words.
About the Author
Anna is a webmaster, photographer, a poet, and a writer on many subjects. She has lived and traveled in four continents and held many professions. For more information and advice which you can use during times of bereavement or hardship, visit Anna's websites, In Loving Memory Poems and her store, at Your Bereavement .
