3 Grief Gift Ideas for a Friend

Before the devastating loss of my mother, I wouldn’t have had any idea what type of gift would be meaningful to a friend who is dealing with grief. Everyone’s needs are different and everyone processes grief differently. But these 3 grief gift ideas are not only meaningful but useful whether it’s a co-worker, friend, or family member.

Not sure what to say to your friend after losing a loved one? Read What to Say (& What Not to Say) to Someone Who is Grieving here.

Journal

A journal is a great gift for a friend who is a writer or a creative. Journals provide a space and an outlet for them to release anger, sadness, loneliness, frustration, and all the other range of emotions they’ll feel through their grief journey. Even if they already own a journal, gifting them a journal that is specific to their grief journey is such a meaningful gift. There are various options when selecting a journal that depends on how well you know the grieving. A simple everyday journal is perfect without getting too personal. While a journal that provides prompts specific to grief or even a custom journal is more personal. Customized journals can be personalized with names, scriptures, quotes, and much more.

Meal Subscription

A weekly or monthly meal subscription is a great gift for anyone especially if you are long-distance and unable to drop off a home-cooked meal. After the loss of a loved one, the last thing that anyone wants to do is think of grocery shopping, planning a meal, and cooking. There is a range of meal delivery service companies that make it so easy to signup and set a one-time delivery or a schedule. Companies like HelloFresh and BlueApron provide recipes with all of the ingredients individually packaged to cook and prepare planned meals. While Freshly and Sunbasket supply prepared meals that usually just need to be warmed up.

Personalized Jewelry

For a more personal gift, jewelry is the perfect option! Customizing the jewelry with the person’s name, birthstone, handwriting, or picture can be a way for their loved one to keep them close. A bracelet with handwriting, a ring or earrings with birthstone, a picture locket necklace, and bracelet charms with a scripture or quote are the most common but a quick Etsy search provides a variety of options to customize!

Unsure of the right thing to say to your friend in mourning? Read this post What to Say (& What Not to Say) to Someone in Grief.