23 Truly Heartfelt Sympathy Gifts That'll Help A Grieving Loved One

Set this "In Loving Memory" Memory Jar out at the funeral reception and encourage guests to write a memory of the person who passed away on the 180 tickets included. When guests have left, your friend can read through the memories and find comfort in the happiness their loved one brought others.

Your friend may be feeling a little scattered after losing someone close to them but with this Eucalyptus Spearmint Stress Relief 3-Wick Candle, they'll have a little help finding their center. The Eucalyptus Spearmint is sure to soothe them thanks to it aromatherapeutic powers.

When you lose someone, the expectation is that you'll be strong, push through, and put on a brave face. But it's ok if you can't. This It's OK that You're Not OK book will help those going through a tough time deal with feelings of guilt and grieving and remember that they don't have to be normal right now.

Pets feel like part of the family, and when they pass away, the loss is keenly felt. This pet memorial keepsake frame will touch the heart of someone who has just lost their fuzzy friend. It's got space for a picture as well as a slot for a collar and dog tag to be added.

Treat them to something tasty with this Heartfelt Thoughts Sympathy Gift Basket. When they're feeling blue, they're sure to find a pick me up in the selection of delicious sweet, savory, crunchy, chewy, and cheesy treats.

A little compassion goes a long way and when you can't be there to give that to them, give the next best thing. This compassion blanket is warm and cozy, and at 65"x50", it'll wrap all the way around them in bed or on the couch.

When they put on their jewelry every morning, they'll get a sweet reminder that the person no longer with them is still there in spirit with this Memorial Tray. Each one of the heart-shaped ceramic trays is unique because of the way the marbling is done, just as everyone's loved one lived a unique and memorable life.

On Grief and Grieving is one of the most renowned books about facing loss. It gives readers a bit of insight into the five stages of grief as they're progressing through them, and helps them understand what they're feeling and why so they're able to find some peace.

A garden is a perfect place for this Beautiful Memories Step Stone because of what it signifies. Just as gardens go through life, death, and rebirth, so does life after losing a loved one. This stone celebrates the footsteps the loved one left on your life and reminds you that they're still walking with you.

To best remember a lost loved one during the holiday season, this gorgeous celebration of life angel ornament is sure to honor their memory. The silver angel arrives in a gift box with a sentimental card and is attached to a ribbon for easy hanging.

Not only are the handcrafted stones in this comfort bowl beautiful, they're also inscribed with a thoughtful message that those in need can look upon during times of grieving. They can leave the stones in the bowl and let it be a piece of decor, or tuck one in their pocket to use as a worry stone.

The words on this inspirational memorial bracelet are visible only to the wearer, but that's the person to whom they'll have the most meaning. After a loss, it's words of comfort and empowerment like the quote in this silver cuff that will help them the most.

You can't always see a guardian angel, so if you need a reminder that they're always there, this pocket guardian angel will hold you in its wings. The hand-carved iridescent angel is smooth and small, perfect for a pocket worry stone, and comes with a card bearing a sentiment of remembrance.

A person reeling from loss may not know when or how to begin the healing process. When they're ready, this Healing After Loss book guides them through that journey day by day with a series of meditations, prompts, and thoughtful affirmations.

The peace lily is one of the most thoughtful flowers to give during times of loss, it embraces a sentiment of remembrance. With this sympathy bouquet, a grieving friend will receive a gorgeous array of peace lilies to bring them light.

A beautiful way to honor a lost loved one's legacy is with a picture frame that celebrates their life. This thoughtful frame features a picture of the one who was lost and a touching poem to remind those who stop by to read that the loved one is with them in spirit.

Help them unwind after a long couple of days with Dr. Teal's Comfort & Calm Foaming Bath. The chamomile scented formula contains Epsom salts to gently exfoliate and moisturize their skin as they relax. The bubbles are long-lasting, so they can bathe for a good long while.

The Bright Hour is hailed as an extraordinary memoir of death, dying, and life. The author explores the meaning in all aspects of life and encourages readers to love every day, even the bad ones, and not lose sight of what makes us all human.