A memorial stone, an ornamental wishing well, or an engraved planter are three items that can be used to commemorate the life of a loved one who has passed. Each of the following sympathy gift ideas can be displayed independently or incorporated with other features that are indoors or outdoors.

Memorial Stone

A memorial stone can be propped up or laid flat across the ground. A natural stone product can have words of love and comfort engraved on its surface, or a picture of the deceased person etched along the front of it.

If the person in mourning lives in an apartment, a small stone product that contains a display easel can be purchased as a gift, in place of a large, heavy stone that is more suitable as an outdoor display piece. A metal or wooden easel will support the stone and allow the owner of the gift to place the decorative piece on a shelf or table.

Ornamental Wishing Well

A wooden wishing well that is stained or varnished may offer a grieving person some comfort while they are thinking about their loved one. A beautiful inscription that highlights the recently deceased person's triumphs will help a mourner focus on positive memories.

Some wells contain a basin and a bucket. This type of product will support the use of waterproof lighting. Aquatic plants can be added to the basin, to enhance the interior of the well. A wishing well that is designed solely as a decorative piece can be displayed in its original form or can have a series of colorful blooms planted around it.

Engraved Planter

A personalized planter can be set up indoors or outdoors. A four-sided or round planter can have a series of inscriptions and engraved designs added to it. A more elaborate setup may consist of a multi-tiered planter that contains custom details. A large planter will allow the recipient to display their personal collection of potted greenery and flora on each shelf.

If a single planter is being chosen as a gift, a plant can be added to it, or a series of seeds and soil can be purchased separately. This type of gift will symbolize eternal life. Considerations about the level of care that the recipient will be responsible for should be addressed. If the person on the receiving end isn't an avid gardener or doesn't have a lot of time to commit to the care of plants, purchasing one single plant variety that is easy to maintain will be best.

For more information, contact a local company that sells sympathy gifts, like The Condolences Store.

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