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Contest – Sympathy Gifts
GiftTree is always searching the globe for gifts that can be engraved. We have the ability to engrave on several different materials so we don’t have many limitations. GiftTree’s personalized gifts are known for being unique, even unexpected. Our Amazing Grace Engravable Wind Chimes for example, have become a popular sympathy gift. Who would have thought? Flowers and fruit baskets for the family who has lost a loved one will always be appreciated, but something special like engraved wind chimes are extra sentimental.
We’d like to hear from you! What gift or item can you suggest that could be engraved to be a nice sympathy gift? Leave a comment here with your suggestion and you’ll be entered to win one of our gourmet gift baskets. We’ll choose our very favorite suggestion. You never know, we may end up carrying it on GiftTree.
It won’t earn you extra entries this time, but of course, we’re always thankful when our readers follow us on Twitter or tweet about this contest. The deadline to enter is midnight (PST) Monday, March 9th. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on this blog and Twitter.
Thanks for playing!
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February 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am
garden sculpture? key chain? reading lamp?
February 25th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I would suggest a frame. A frame would be special especially since you can put a picture to remember.
February 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Bracelet with the deceased name and the day they passed away.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Garden cherubs are great and can be used both indoors as well as outdoors.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:48 am
How about a locket?
February 25th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Wind chimes are such a wonderful idea. I think candelabras would be a nice option as well.
February 25th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
bracelets, pendants and photo frames would be lovely
February 25th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
A lamp with etched glass
sarawins@hotmail.com
February 25th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I think a locket would be a nice sympathy gift that could be engraved. The mourner could put a nice religious inscription inside or a picture of the deceased.
February 25th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
A book mark for a book. This would look nice engraved and can be used for books and magizens.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
My mother in law just passed away last week unexpectedly and even more so than ever, we value any photo’s that we have of her, so I would say a really nice glass frame would be a special memory/sympathy gift. Thanks so much.
February 25th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
A nice selection of dried soups, crackers, teas or single coffees..
February 25th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Garden chrubs,a garden bench or a garden vase.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
I would like to see a picture keychain engraved
February 25th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Something for the yard, such as a bird feeder, bird bath, or wishing ball.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
A brass planter would make a nice sympathy gift. Flowers or a plant may then be planted in it as a tribute to the love one.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
The Engraved Bookmark.
February 25th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
various jewerly items would be great keepsakes
February 25th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I know that when my dad passed away in October, that Christmas right after was especially difficult for my stepmom, my sister, and I. I looked for a simple silver ornament for the tree that could be engraved but I couldn’t find anything that didn’t look cheesy or cheap.
I also thought it would be wonderful to have an engraved photo album; we had a ton of pictures leftover from the memorial board at my father’s funeral home service. It would have been nice to put them all into an engraved album.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
a locket to cherish and with born and died and can put a pic inside..or a keychain
February 25th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I think a nice plant is a beautiful glass container
February 25th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
A “stepping stone”, a bench, a picture frams, a suncatcher, a “memory book”, a garden “sculpture” or a bird bath
Thanks
February 25th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
a locket, a picture frame, or possibly a photo album……
February 25th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
plant pot, angel figurine, photo frame
February 25th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
Something peaceful and cruelty free like the planting of a tree.
February 25th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Picture FRame
February 25th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
A photo frame
February 25th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
A small stone waterfall engraved. Would be beautifully peacefull.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I can envision a silver pendant shaped in the “eternity” symbol and engraved to personalize. Thank you.
February 25th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
A locket or the inside of a ring with birthstones in it. Thanks for the contest.
February 25th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Gourmet all the way
February 25th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I would probably pick a bird bath to be engraved, although the wind chimes are a lovely idea as well.
February 25th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Some-one made a scrapbook for us to fill. It was wonderful. They had a special scrapbook made with her name and birthdate and date of her death on it. We had to fill the pages with pictures but the book was beautiful.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Wood writing pens are really nice with the new laser engraving.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
some type of stone water feature – has soothing sounds.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Our Friends and neighbors on separate times this last few months gave us gift cards to a nursery to buy what We wanted when Spring comes that way something will come up in memory or be a tree or bush I loved this idea
February 25th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
The engraved bookmark is sharp.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I would suggest a wooden and glass flag holder with an engraved brass plaque. This is a wonderful momento to a fallen soldier or veteran.
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway
February 26th, 2009 at 2:25 am
a reading or desk lamp might be a nice thing to engrave
February 26th, 2009 at 4:03 am
I think an engraved picture frame or vase would be a good sympathy gift.
February 26th, 2009 at 4:33 am
personaly i like wind chimes as a gift
February 26th, 2009 at 4:54 am
wall art perhaps or a collage of favorite pictures
February 26th, 2009 at 5:30 am
2009 started out very shaky for me. I’ve lost three relatives within three weeks of each other so I know a little something about sympathy gifts or what I would like as a sympathy gift. I would like a really nice picture frame with a picture of my deceased loved one along with an engraving that has the persons name, dob, and date they died. I’m actually doing this for my Mom right now b/c one of the people we lost was her baby brother. I found a really nice picture of him that I want framed and am having his information engraved on the frame.
I also like the idea of doing the same with a cross pendant that you can wear on a necklace or chain.
Thank you for the contest.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I really loved an engraved pen my mom gave me once.
February 26th, 2009 at 5:48 am
An engraved vase might be a nice rememberance.
February 26th, 2009 at 6:09 am
A small fountain could have a plaque placed on it. Fountains are always good for relieving stress and being able to rest and think (and remember the person that passed away.)
February 26th, 2009 at 6:54 am
When a co-worker’s mother died, we gave her a ceramic flower. If it had been on a base (either engravable itself or with a small metal plaque) we would have engraved a message on it. She apparently treasured it, since it had a prominent place in her office, and she was not one for knick-knacks usually.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:03 am
vases and candleholders
February 26th, 2009 at 7:50 am
i like pens
February 26th, 2009 at 7:57 am
great contest
February 26th, 2009 at 7:58 am
gourmet basket would be great
February 26th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I think a nice stepping stone would be good.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:30 am
This is a timely giveaway for me as we lost my nephew recently in an accident. I wanted to get my sister something special to remember him by. I came across this piece at another fine blogger’s giveaway and thought it would be perfect. The item can be found here on ETSY: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21200691
I am having it engraved with my nephew’s first and middle name and birthdate. Just beautiful and I know my sister will cherish it. Thanks for a great giveaway!
February 26th, 2009 at 9:02 am
a garden plaque, like a stepping stone.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:14 am
a shell(conch),brick,or stone that can be placed in the garden or along a walkway or entrance
February 26th, 2009 at 10:20 am
A angel wind chime or a stepping stone with an angel on it
February 26th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I like the engraved vase!! Thanks for the chance!!
mogrill@comcast.net
February 26th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I propose a “Remembrance Jar”. It would have a plaque for engraving the persons name and possibly have an opening for a photo. I would have it filled with small pieces of paper on which the family and friends of the departed could write a special thought or “remembrance” of the person. I think the family could find comfort in these personal notes about their loved one long after they were gone.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I think a small metal tag that can be attached to various items would be good. You could attach it something you bought or made, or put it inside a picture frame with a picture.
A marker for a plant would be nice for the garden or a potted plant.
February 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
I’d say a bracelet or a pendant
February 26th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Photos of the loved one in other situations
February 26th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
A bookplate insert for the cover of a Bible.
February 26th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
My husband died when we were pretty young (early 30′s) and I always liked to remember him with living things – usually plants and flowers. So I’m thinking a pretty silver cachepot that could be used to hold a potted plant or even a flower arrangement.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Something for the yard, stepping stone, wind chime I think would be nice.
February 26th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I say a wallet
February 26th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
A desktop fountain with a little plaque on that can be engraved. Would be a very peaceful relaxing gift.
February 26th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
photo frames, lockets
February 26th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
I think a lovely wood frame with a small brass engravable plaque, at the top, bottom or both. Just think of all the wonderful memories and comfort the picture inserted into the frame will bring to the bereaved.
February 26th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
A bell, a picture frame, a bracelet!
February 26th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
engraved vase is best choice
February 26th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
A memory book.
February 26th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
a simple silver braclet engraved with “I am with you always”.
February 26th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
More styles of wind chimes. I just love them!
February 26th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
A chrome plated golf ball.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
It would really depend on the person. My Dad loved dogs, so I would have gotten in memorey of him something with a dog on it. It is also personal.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Interesting enough, the Amazing Grace wind chime would be my choice (even though I know it’s shown here). Grace was my mother’s maiden name (she has since passed away) so the song “Amazing Grace” has always had special meaning to my family. We even gave my daughter the middle name Grace. I traveled 2 years ago to Russia and was afraid so my brother bought me a locket that played Amazing Grace because he said I could have my mother with me that way to help me with my fear.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
a personalized garden bench
February 26th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
a locket, a nice remembrance item
February 26th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I would suggest an engraved book end of some kind or an engraved candle holder/lantern.
February 27th, 2009 at 1:22 am
I think Jewelry would be nice things to engrave, like a locket, or watch
February 27th, 2009 at 4:20 am
These are beautiful, thoughtful things. Difficult to choose among them.
February 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am
I think an engraved photo album would be perfect, because it could be filled with photographs of the loved one.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:05 am
I think a garden stepping stone is a nice thought.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Garden Sculpture.
February 27th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
A wooden bible box
February 27th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
A photo frame with the loved ones picture. I think a garden sculpture or bench would also be very nice.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I think an engraved memory box or photo box would be good.
February 27th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
I like the garden cherub idea.
February 27th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I think a pot would be a great idea. You could give someone a plant or flowers with the engraved pot. Thanks!
February 27th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
memory box or keychain
imjessica(at)mail(dot)com
February 28th, 2009 at 1:08 am
a locket would be nice of course
February 28th, 2009 at 6:55 am
Garden sculptures
February 28th, 2009 at 7:45 am
When someone has died, I find the family appreciates copies of pictures you may have of the person – it shows the unique relationship you had with the person, an image the family might not have, and that the person meant enough to you that you would have pictures of them.
February 28th, 2009 at 10:36 am
how about a bird feeder, or a humming bird feeder, or a garden stone, or maybe a large planter with beautiful flowers in it. thanks for the giveaway.
February 28th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Small slab of quartz that could place on a desk or hearth.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
I would say a picture frame or a snowglobe would be something nice to have as a rememberence.
February 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Bible cover or stepping stone!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
February 28th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
garden angels, picture frame, or a favorite item of the deceased
February 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
An engraved picture frame with the departeds name and photo in it would be beautiful!
February 28th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
A frame or photo album
February 28th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
a nice photo frame with a photo of my love one
March 1st, 2009 at 8:08 am
A smaller version of a ‘peace pole’ with the name, dob and dod and something personal – a favorite saying,favorite song lyrics…..
thanks for the contest
March 1st, 2009 at 10:25 am
You could engrave a stone on one of those mini fountains that can go on a coffee table or kitchen counter. A fountain is symbolic and soothing, as well as beautiful. I think an engraved fountain would make a good sympathy gift.
Cassie
March 1st, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Lots of things can be engraved to make a wonderful sympathy gift. It all depends on the person you are giving it to. I would definitley suggest a picture frame because that would be something that can be out all the time with a loved ones photo and it would just make the memories more wonderful.
March 1st, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I think that planting a tree and placing a plaque underneath is a wonderful way to honor someone.
March 1st, 2009 at 8:22 pm
A garden bench or marker
March 1st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
a locket with a picture.
March 1st, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I think a Memory Ring would be nice. Something in silver or gold, good quality with simple styling but it needs styling that differentiates it from a wedding band. The engraving could be the loved one’s name and a short phrase in remembrance.
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 am
honestly, nothing could be better than the wind chimes
March 2nd, 2009 at 6:23 am
I think a gazing ball with the loved ones name etched on it for the garden would be a nice idea.
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 am
JeansandTs@hotmail.com
I think the “Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul Gift Basket” would be a perfect sympathy gift for the Multi-dog owner who has just lost one of the pack. There is something soothing for both the Humans and dogs left behind.
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:11 am
mousepads with the persons picture on it, engraved.
March 2nd, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I have always liked a personalized bird feeder. Because it constantly brings in hapiness
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Sea glass would be a good engraved memento as would a rug or stackingtower of candy
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 am
A flower pot or stepping stone or maybe a birdfeeder. Thanks for the giveaway!
March 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 am
My Mom was a voracious reader and she passed her love of books to her kids. I really like the bookmark concept mentioned here. I think, also, a paperback book cover, although I am not sure how it would be engraved.
March 3rd, 2009 at 10:21 am
A frame that would mean something to those who are left. Appropriate engraving would add to it.
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Picture frames, or a watch.
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 pm
A locket is actually a good idea, but being a voracious reader, the bookmark would be pretty cool.
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 pm
I think I would like to have a simple locket with a picture of my loved one to wear on occasion.
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
One of those large garden stones, the kind where a word or a scripture is written.
March 3rd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
A suncatcher or vase maybe?
March 4th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
I think a candle holder would be nice and very meaningful.
March 4th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I think a book mark would be an excellent choice
March 4th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
A memory box to hold the memory book and memorial cards.
March 4th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
It may sound strange but a recipe card box. When my “Big Mama” (Grandmother) passed away the only thing I asked for were her recipes. She was the cook and wouldn’t let you leave her house without eating something. Our family gathered around her kitchen every holiday and special occasion. I got all of her recipes and the sweetest surprise her recipe box. I have it sitting on top of my stove and I think of her every meal.
March 5th, 2009 at 4:44 am
a bird house or feeder
March 5th, 2009 at 6:24 am
depend on person if the person was a gardner-statue, a readong a very special bookmark
March 5th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
a locket would be sentimental
March 5th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
engraved remote control
March 5th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Those garden stepping stones would be great with loved ones information on the stone and could be used almost anywhere and could be made decorative to reflect the loved one’s interests or favorite things! I would like some of those myself! Thanks!
March 5th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
The two most meaningful are amemory scrapbook for the family. This is where everyone is given a page to dedicate to memories of the deceased person. also a special wall hanging is nice. It is a picture of a tree and people fill the indivual leaves, with specil words, poems, memories…
March 5th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
An engraved sundial would be nice.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:44 am
we did the ornament idea (nice quality) but spent some money to engrave our favorite xmas holiday with the person, just a title, not the whole detail
March 6th, 2009 at 7:17 am
An Engraved Stainless Steel Alarm Clock that has CD and iPod Docking Capabilities would make a beautiful Sympathy Gift. It is something the recipient can use everyday and each morning when they wake up they can remember that person and start their day with beautiful music. Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:41 am
a teddy bear wearing an inscribed pendent necklace that could be used as a bracelet.
March 6th, 2009 at 8:44 am
A Christmas ornament, frame, bracelet or necklace … all have been suggested already. I would appreciate almost all of the suggestions (the sundial was extremely creative).
March 6th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I like the idea of a garden stone or plackard for a bench
March 6th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I received a wooden church that played Amazing Grace. It could be engraved with anything you feel like saying. I loved it.
March 6th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Some sort of keychain so you could attach it to your keys and take the memory with you.
March 6th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Photo Frames please
March 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
I would say an engraved plaque along with a small tree or tea rose that can be planted and call it “The Tree of Life”.
March 6th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Something small that can be left at the graveside is nice, like a vase, planter or bench. Thanks for the giveaway.
March 7th, 2009 at 1:21 am
How about a clock, with something like Time stands still engraved on it.
March 7th, 2009 at 4:21 am
3-d shaped copper ornaments: apple/orange/pear, leaf, and shell. It could be flat piece of copper too. Hang on a tree, or in the garden. Nice copper color would really stand out.
Or engrave large Tonna or Clam shells (these would nice indoors or outdoors).
March 7th, 2009 at 6:40 am
a personalized garden bench
March 7th, 2009 at 9:00 am
a plant is a glass container is always appreciated.
March 7th, 2009 at 10:03 am
wind is the music of the wild
March 7th, 2009 at 10:26 am
My sister passed away this past year and it has been extremely hard for my niece. I would love to have one of those hard plastic picture frames that has a music box on the back that plays a really pretty song that I could put a picture of my sister in for her.
Or just a regular music box/jewelry box that plays one of my sister’s favorite songs would be nice as well. Perhaps one that would contain a place for her picture on the top or something like that.
Either of these could be engraved and would be a precious piece that could be passed down.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:01 am
paperweight
March 7th, 2009 at 11:21 am
plant a tree in their honor
March 7th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
A silver engraved bookmark tucked into a nice journal to write out your feelings would be a thoughtful sympathy gift.
March 7th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
A small photo frame with a case, to be carried in a purse or pocket.
March 7th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Perhaps a tree to plant in memory of the loved one, with a special plaque to commemorate it?
March 7th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
A rosebush
March 7th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I think it would be a thoughtful gift to give a special camellia plant (or another that would come with a special engraved plant stake that had the deceased person’s name on it in memorandum.
March 7th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
A nice vase would be good (not an urn), but a nice classy vase. Thank yo
March 7th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I think wind chimes are great
March 7th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
An engraved brass tag for a scrapbook would be nice.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:39 am
I lost my beloved fiance last July to bile duct cancer and my heart still grieves. A ring I received has given me great comfort. Every time I look at it it serves as a gentle, sweet reminder of our love. Any type of simple jewelry makes a kind and thoughtful sympathy gift.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I thinking of something along the line of a lighted, revolving miniature carousel, engraved and possibly including pictures or other tributes
March 8th, 2009 at 10:55 am
A white wooden Peace Dove.
March 8th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Engraved Memory Box.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
March 8th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
I think the Garden Memorial Sundial would be perfect.
superdavefive(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 8th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Dad carries the simple metal disk on his keychain engraved with the registered state number for Mom’s ashes.
I’d love to give Dad a gold or silver disk engraved with Mom’s name, 1932-2008, and their wedding date on it. I know he would cherish it.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
I like to read a lot–so I would like I nice metal engraved book make–becuase I yould handle it a lot.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I think things for a garden would be perfect.Stepping stones,birdbaths,benches.or even metal arbors.My friend has a memorial garden for her husband and her peloved pets and it is just beautiful.
March 8th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
A gold or silver plated picture frame.
March 8th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
i would think a nice reading lamp
March 8th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I believe an engraved bible would be a super sympathy gift.
March 8th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
I think garden stones are nice, but expensive. A lovely keychain would be less expensive, but still a sweet way to remember your loved one.
March 8th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I think that the windchimes would be a perfect gift because when the summer breeze blows, the chimes make beautiful , comforting music.
March 8th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I like the idea of a music box or a bell engraved… or even more interestingly, a Native American soul catcher.
March 8th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I think it would be nice to have a name plaque with a poem or favorite saying to be placed at the Cemetery, my son lost 3 friends to a car accident and because they were young they were placed beside each other. The families have a box placed at the stone which contains a journal for friends to write messages. It helps in their grief so a box personalized would also be nice.
Thank you…
March 8th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I like the idea of an engraved tabletop fountain. It is something that the recipient could use either at home or at work!
March 8th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
I am Catholic and would gravitate towards religious-themed items such as engraved crucifixes or Lord’s Prayer hands. Thanks for the entry!
March 8th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
A bird feeder would be a nice idea.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I have always thought it was nice when stuffed animals were engraved as some sort of sympathy gift. Maybe a stuffed teddy bear or dog engraved would make a nice sympathy gift. This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
March 8th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
A framed photo of the loved one with a nice inscription.
March 8th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
An engraved walking stone would be nice
March 9th, 2009 at 1:58 am
a locket with a pciture
March 9th, 2009 at 2:04 am
A shadow box could have a metal plate engraved with the persons name and also dates from birth to death. When constructing the shadow box make sure there is a frame inside that can hold a picture. Also shelves or individual nooks that would hold a pair of glasses, the printed memorial announcement, flowers, a special tea cup or coffee cup, a scarf, hankie, pocket watch, jewelry or even a pocket knife, or a ball cap.
Thanks!
March 9th, 2009 at 4:10 am
I would love the chance to win, thanks.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:13 am
If you have a store that will deliver a full meal to the bereaved home, that would surely be a wonderful, thoughtful gift. That person doesn’t NEED a reminder of when the person died. In her heart, she will remember him always.
If a store won’t deliver, then order the meal and pick it up yourself and bring it to her/him. Then sit with her awhile, and let her talk out her sorrow to you. She will never forget your kindness.
March 9th, 2009 at 6:54 am
I think a picture frame would be an excellent idea.Thanks!
braaisjo at gmail dot com
March 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Engraved snow globe, water globe or table fountain. Thank you. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
March 9th, 2009 at 7:35 am
so many nice ideas I think a engraved candle holder would be nice con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
March 9th, 2009 at 8:00 am
Maybe a small charm you could add to a keychain with a place for a small photo of the person.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Angel figurines are my favorite and a special Christmas Ornament would be nice!
March 9th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Stepping stone with poem and persons name. Garden thermometer and water guage engraved. Planter with tree in it.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:48 am
Any type of engraved jewelry makes a nice remembrance.
March 9th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I would suggest jewelery or a picture frame(to hold a picture of the deceased.)Both items can have engraving on them.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:04 am
A table top fountain or a simple silver plate that could be affixed to the front of an album.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:10 am
I think an engraved stepping stone for the garden or path would be a very nice sentiment.
March 9th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Great site and giveaway.
March 9th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I think a picture frame would be a wonderful gift.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I love the garden cherubs.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Reading thru this you got alot of great ideas for your answer, the frame, ornaments, personally I have always sent something other than fresh flowers, even silk flowers so maybe a container that was dated, had departed name on it etc.
March 9th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
a picture frame
March 9th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I love the idea of a garden cherub. You have some great ideas posted! What about a dogtag/keychain?
March 9th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
A garden gazing ball would be my suggestion.
madamerkf at aol dot com
March 9th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
A silver pillar candle holder engraved to say something like “In Loving Memory of ___________ who is present in our heaerts”.
March 9th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
one of those glass picture frames they sell at the mall store that has everything engrave-able, so they can put a picture of the person in it
March 9th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
A lovely pen set
March 9th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
A pot for plants.
March 9th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
If a close friend has a holiday or other greeting card sent to them by the deceased he/she can have the card mounted in a clear plastic or lucite type material that can be engraved. The card can be open so all sides/parts of the card can be on view…provided the sentiment expressed by the deceased would be appreciated by the deceased’s family. [You know, a sentiment that would show the deceased's kindness, thoughtfulness, sense of humor, or anything that could be "related to" by the deceased's family.]
March 9th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Could you engrave a flower pot and put a plant in it so that as it grows people are reminded that life will continue to grow in other ways.
March 9th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Lamps might be a good suggestion, and you could engrave something at its base?
March 9th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
A watch/necklace watch pendant!
engraved with “Someday in time we will be together again”
March 9th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
I think a key chain with a picture locket could be good for either a male or female – depending on the style of the locket. The locket could be removed and worn on a chain if the recipient wanted to. I know I would love to have one! Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
January 24th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I hope you update more info.
April 25th, 2011 at 4:26 am
http://gerardvsbear.com/5933/harmony-care-bear/