The loss of a family member or friend is an emotionally wrenching experience. We all know that. We search for words and gestures to help soothe this grieving period. Using digital photo cards to create a memorial keepsake can be an aid in healing the acute initial response to such a loss.
Start the process by selecting the loved one’s photo for the front of the photo greeting card. Deciding on which photo to use is also a way of giving yourself time and permission to look back over years of personal memories at your own pace. For the text inside the photo card, you may choose to write a brief biography, a description of the deceased’s personality traits, a favorite poem or verse or scripture or simply a heartfelt expression of how this dear person will be missed.
There is no prescribed time frame for sending out such a memorial, but anywhere within the first year following the death would be understandable. You should allow yourself all the time you need, so that the preparation process can have a palliative effect for you. The sharing of these memorial keepsake photo cards, with others who knew and loved your loved one, can be a kind and gentle comfort to all.
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Losing a close loved one is extremely heartbreaking. We recently lost my older brother to cancer and his birthday happens to fall on Christmas Eve. Reading this blog gave us the idea to dedicate our Christmas cards in his memory. Looking through past photos of him is very difficult but we want to select the best picture that captures him in his best moments. Looking through the albums also brought back wonderful memories and made me feel proud. I know the cards are going to come out perfect, thanks for the idea.
Thank you for showing me another side to grieving loss while still expressing gratitude for the life and memories of your loved one. I honestly never thought of a digital photo card memorial and I really think it can provide comfort that sometimes words alone cannot express.