The death of a loved one is tremendously hard for a person, which is why friends and family members are interested in offering comfort by sending flowers. While flowers are beautiful, the person struggling may benefit more from something else. Here are a few sympathy gifts you should consider giving and why.

Gifts to Consider Giving After A Recent Death

1. Meals

When someone loses a person they love, it takes all of their focus and makes it incredibly challenging to manage daily chores, such as cooking and eating nutritious meals. To help others to find comfort in their time of grief, consider cooking them a special meal and bringing it over on a day of their choosing. Ask recipients beforehand if they have food preferences or allergies, and pick up a few disposable to-go boxes beforehand so that they won’t worry about returning dishes. 

2. Framed Pictures

Memories are precious after you lose someone, so look through your phone and storage cupboards for photos you have of the recently deceased. If you find pictures, consider framing them and offering them as gifts to the person struggling with the life change. 

3. Self-Care Gift Certificates

Encouraging self-care is necessary after a death, so consider picking up a gift certificate for a haircut, massage, or spa service. While partaking in these self-care rituals, the person struggling can relax, improve their self-image, and prepare for a difficult funeral. 

Whether you have recently lost a friend or family member or you know someone who has, get more ideas for creating a thoughtful funeral by meeting with the professionals at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home. For more than 100 years, this family-owned and locally-operated business has been working with clients to take care of everything from funeral pre-planning to emergency funeral arrangements. For more information about managing a recent death, visit their website, or give their team a call at (513) 385-0511.