Remembering The Departed At Thanksgiving



Holidays can be stressful if you have lost a family member. You want to spend time with family and enjoy the festive spirit, but you also don't want to forget about your dearly departed loved one. At Simply Cremations, we encourage people to find ways to honor their loved ones. This can help with the healing process and allow you to spend Thanksgiving without feeling guilty. Here are some tips that can help:

1. Take a Trip to the Loved One’s Resting Place


Visit the loved one's grave, and thank them for being a bright influence on your life. You can also decorate their grave with fresh flowers and some of their favorite items. Some people also pour wine on the ground as a symbolic act, like they're sharing a drink with the deceased person.

2. Prepare their Favorite Meal


Prepare your loved one’s favorite meal for Thanksgiving dinner. You can share the stories related to the dish with your guests and encourage people to share their memories as well. This is a great way to ensure your deceased loved one is honored during the meal, and you don’t feel guilty for celebrating in their absence.

3. Creating a Memory Table


You can create a memory table with the loved one’s pictures, memorial items, tributes, mementos, etc. You can also ask people to leave notes and comments on the tables to ensure everyone in the family contributes to the memorial. It's a great way to keep a person's memory alive and ensure they're a part of the celebrations in some way.

 4. Make a Donation


Thanksgiving is the perfect time to be charitable and to pay it forward. You can donate on behalf of your deceased loved one as a way to honor their memory.

If you have questions about our funeral services or want to arrange a cremation, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Simply Cremations today.

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

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