Long story short, my little sister passed away a few weeks ago, and I wanted to do something special for them in memorium for my baby sister. I had thought of the ingenious idea of getting a star named after her; but further research showed that it is only a novelty item, and in fact is not official.
I wanted to hear some ideas from you guys for gifts that would be unique, different from the flower bouquets and gift baskets.
Thanks!!
2007-10-05 22:14:56 · 13 answers · asked by toonlink 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Retrieve a photo of her, from a time in her life when she was at her best. Either have it blown up a bit, or paint a larger version. Then, hire a poet to write a short poem about her and what she stood for (or you could write the poem). Make sure to work with the poet so that the poem has a personal touch to it. Last frame the work together.
If this is done right, it can be pretty amazing. Good luck, hopefully this sparks some ideas...
2007-10-05 22:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very kind and sensitive of you. I'm sorry for your loss.
Do give your parents a great big hug & say "I love you mum and dad, I know you miss my little sister the way I do. Let's pull through this tough period together. Let's share our memories of her."
Have a prayer together.
You may also want to have a picture of your sister in a handcrafted picture frame (it's quite easy to make) for your parents.
Most importantly, being you, being there for your parents, is the greatest gift.
In this connection, it is important for you to acknowledge that you are hurting and missing your little sister. After that, tell yourself that you have to move on, while treasuring her memory.
Take good care of yourself so as to be able to take care of your parents.
All the best.
2007-10-05 22:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by ChrisKent 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's very sad...
Ummm... maybe get a bench in memory of your sister... or why not try to buy a fountain/birdbath, beautifully decorated with your sister's name and when she was born etc.
And place it where she died or in your local park... I'm not sure how you go about that, but it will be very pretty :)
I have an idea in my head to maybe get a water fountain/birdbath with Heaven's gate at the top... It would be very pretty... if only you could make it somehow... or get someone to make it...
Sorry if i'm not much help ^_^''
But it sounded nice :)
2007-10-05 22:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by lLOnIDon=Wonderland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing they have a yard, get them a beautiful flowering tree to plant this fall as a living memorial to ur sister and their daughter. As it grows, a constant memory of the one u loved and lost. So sorry.
2007-10-05 22:51:11 · answer #4 · answered by flamingo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local town .. my town sells memorial bricks (for individual donations) that can be personalized as memorials ... and these 'cobblestones' are permanently located around the city.
I've done this in memory of my Parents (who passed away in 1984), and my military service.
They may also have some other way to memorialize your sister .. perhaps a donation to the local children's library in your town of her favorite books (and make sure that they inscribe the name of your sister in them), etc etc etc.
2007-10-06 00:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your little sister, I think just sharing each others memories of the little girl with each other would help overcome your natural grief of her loss :(
2007-10-05 22:23:21 · answer #6 · answered by swift20005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe plant a tree or a flower garden in your yard. So sorry for your loss.
2007-10-06 01:41:25 · answer #7 · answered by DragonLady2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have an artist draw an oil based painting of her on canvas. I'm sorry about your sister.
2007-10-05 22:46:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give them a hug and your being there is good enough. There is no present in this world you can buy that can take your place. Remember that!
2007-10-05 22:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give them a religious book to read with a note from your side - a prayer to God for their peace. They will be happy.
2007-10-05 22:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by M T Kazi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋