Losing a spouse is devasting and many people have a hard time coping with the loss. When the funeral service is going on, the widow may be surrounded by friends and family members who are happy to offer love and support to help them get through the service. After the service, they have to go home where they are often alone with their grief. Sending a sympathy gift to widows at funeral homes in Reading, PA will give them something to take their mind off their grief and will let them know they are not alone and that you are still thinking of them. Here are some gift ideas.
Photo Gifts
Photos are the best way to remind someone of the good times and help them focus on the memories instead of their loss. If you are looking for a gift that the widow can display in her home and look at often to be reminded of her spouse, you may want to consider a photo gifts. Most photo departments in stores have a variety of gifts to choose from. You can add photos to coffee mugs, wall hangings, canvases, and even blankets. These gifts can bring some comfort in a sad time.
Flowers
Flowers are always a good sympathy gift, but the problem with live flowers is that they die quickly and can be expensive. This doesn’t make them a practical or affordable option. If you would like to send flowers, you may want to consider making them yourself or looking for faux flowers at the local florist. They will look good and last longer and can be kept inside where the widow can enjoy them more.
Care Package
Widows may lose their desire to care for themselves as they once did, after the loss of a spouse. Usually, this is only temporary, but it’s easy to depression to sneak in and make normal daily routine’s a thing of the past. To ensure the widow is still caring for herself, you may want to make a care package that includes everything she needs to pamper herself. Add hygiene products, comfortable shoes, and nightclothes, perfume, snacks, candles, and even a favorite movie. One night she may need a break from her sadness and turn towards the care package for comfort.
It’s hard to know what to say to or do for someone who has recently lost a spouse. Sending a sympathy gift is one way to reach out and let them know you are thinking of them. The above options are just a few suggestions when choosing a gift to send to a widow. You can also come up with plenty of your own ideas. If you need help planning funeral homes in Reading, PA, be sure to contact the Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home. We are here to help you plan a beautiful funeral and we will go out of our way to make sure you get the results you want. Give us a call or stop by today to learn more.