If you are thinking about the holidays and how you will miss your loved one, be sure to keep some of these tips and suggestions in mind to help you deal with the loss.

Memorial Ornaments

Use your tree as a way to remember you deceased loved one or even other people who have passed over the years. There are many different types of memorial ornaments to choose from. You can decorate the tree in their honor and find an ornament to dedicate to each loved one who has passed away and who you miss. This helps make it possible for your loved one to be part of your holidays and to feel close to them. You can make the ornament, or you can find some you like online that work just the same.

Family Dinners

You can include your loved one’s memory in your family holiday dinners. You can still celebrate the life of the deceased even when they aren’t there with you in person. If you are planning to have a holiday dinner with family you can all talk about your time spend with your loved one and bring up other memories. Make the dinner in their honor and even bring out your favorite picture to remind them of all the good times you had. You can take turns sharing memories and remembering the deceased so you can feel like their memory is being kept alive and they are with you during the holidays.

Headstone

If you buried your loved one and need to decorate their headstone for the holidays there are a lot of ways you can do it There are a lot of different types of decorations to choose from You can find various decorations for the holidays. You can also decorate the headstone with things that remind you of the season and that can be outside and exposed to the elements.. This will help you feel like your loved one is still with you and that you haven’t’ forgotten about them during the holiday celebration.

If you are planning a funeral or cremation service for a loved one and are thinking about how hard to holidays will be without them, be sure to remember all the ways you can keep your loved one’s memory alive. The above are just a few suggestions to consider. You can can also come up with your own. If you need help planning a funeral service at funeral homes in Ogden, UT, you can reach out to Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries. We are happy to help with all your funeral and cremation planning needs.

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