Anniversary Gifts for a Widow

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Selecting a gift for a widow does not have to be challenging.

Anniversaries can be difficult for widows because they can keep them stuck in the past and prevent them from rebuilding. A widow will appreciate a gift that supports her choice to remember the past while celebrating the future.

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Memory Bench

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Install a bench in honor of someone who has passed away. A personalized memory bench is a tribute to a loved one that benefits the larger community and keeps their memory alive.

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Memorial Planting

Honor the deceased and allow their legacy to live by giving a memory tree and hosting a memorial planting service. This gift to a widow and her community is an enduring and green way to memorialize someone's passing.

Personalized Journal

As a place to record thoughts, capture memories and document discoveries. If you knew the couple well, buy her a journal in honor of an anniversary. Select one that fits her personality; or personalize it with an image of the couple.

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Subtle Gift

Purchase a "Thinking of You" card if you are unsure if she wants the anniversary publicly acknowledged. You can acknowledged the occasion without making the recipient feel uncomfortable or pressured to share.

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Inspirational Literature

An inspirational book or selection of poems lets the widow know that you have her recovery and rebuilding in mind. Consider giving a book that is written by a widow or one that encourages its reader to celebrate life.

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