One of the hardest times of the year to have cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL for a loved one who has passed away is around the holidays. Even if you had the service months ago, the holidays, once they arrive, will bring the pain up all over again. It’s hard to feel like celebrating something special when someone special is no longer with you. But there are ways you can include your loved one in the celebrations to honor them and bring their memory with you through the holidays. Here are a few ideas.
Create Special Tree Ornaments
If you have a tree that you decorate, many of the ornaments on it have special memories. Perhaps there are some you received or even made as a child. Maybe there’s the first one you got when you were married and so on. You might have a new special ornament from your loved one’s collection or, you can have one made. Create an ornament with their picture on it, their name engraved, or something special they would like and hang it on a special place on your tree. It will act as a memorial to you every time you see it and your loved one will be a part of every celebration.
Take Flowers To The Grave Or Resting Place
If your loved one’s cremated remains are buried in the cemetery, you have a place to visit whenever you want. Even if you scattered the ashes, you can go back to that location and visit them. Take flowers or something else to that area and leave them for your loved one. You could even scatter the petals into the water if that’s where your loved one was placed. Doing special things like that for your loved one instead of buying a gift like you normally would can help you include them while you celebrate the holidays overall.
Enjoy Family Gatherings
As you celebrate the holidays, include family members who also loved your loved one. They will understand that you miss them, and they will miss that person as well. Take a little time out to toast your loved one’s life, share a few memories, or maybe even set a seat for them at the table that remains empty to honor them while you continue on as best you can.
When you have cremation services in North Miami Beach, FL for someone, that doesn’t mean that you will stop remembering and honoring them in other occasions, like when the holidays arise. It can be very hard to get through the holidays without that special person you are used to having by your side and some people find they need extra help around that time. If you want to seek support from a grief group or counselor, the professionals at Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory have grief resources we can pass along wo you. Whether your loved one passed away recently or months ago, we’re still here to help and support you through the grieving process.
