14 Moving Sympathy Gift Ideas for the Loss of Husband

Memorial jewellery is a lovely gift for someone who has lost their husband. It allows them to have a constant reminder of that person with them at all times.

It’s also a beautiful item that serves as a keepsake and everlasting memory of all they meant to the bereaved.

Personalising the jewellery, in this case a necklace, just makes it extra special. Having the name of the deceased husband with you, near your heart, it’s a moving gesture and gift.

A warm and comforting throw or blanket is a lovely way to offer your condolences and support after a partner lose their husband.

A blanket gives you the chance to snuggle up under it when feeling down. It’s reassuring and soothing to those feeling lost or overwhelmed.

This throw by Chanasya provides comfort to those grieving or unwell. It measures 65×50″ and has a variety of colors available. A wife or partner mourning the loss of their husband would love the soft fabric to wrap themselves in when they need some consoling.

A memory box likes this one gives the bereaved the chance to keep, display and remember all those discuss memories. From trinkets and keepsakes to their most treasured photos, a memory box is ideal for never forgetting your deceased husband.

This box can be personalized by adding an engraving to really make it special.

A very moving gift that would be treasured and used for years to come by whoever you give it to.

Plaques in the memory of the deceased are a common gift. But that’s for a reason.

A plaque dedicated to loved ones no longer with us remind us of them. They help us to keep that memory alive, and to never forget.

This plaque allows for personalization with the deceased name and a chosen sentiment. It’s a touching tribute to a husband who had so sadly passed away.

A wind chime gives a gentle reminder of someone you’ve lost with it’s peaceful, soft song. They can be placed in a suitable location that is special to the bereaved where they will be able to listen to their music and remember their lost husband.

The Carson Home Accents Wind Chime has a lovely, gentle but full tone to go along with its effortless and tasteful design.

Each tube has an engraving of “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear”. A moving sentiment to remember a passed husband and bring comfort to those mourning.

When we lose someone special remembering them is so important. We don’t want to forget everting they did for us and the huge part of our lives they were.

So having something you can go to, can sit with and remember the deceased is invaluable. That’s what makes this memorial bench such a fitting gift.

Comes with the inscription “May you find comfort in the arms of an angel” on top.

Many of the books that look at loss and grief can be extremely useful to those going through a bereavement. A fresh perspective on how to cope with a significant loss like your husband is going to be really helpful.

Or even just reading about others going through a similar situation and that what you’re feeling isn’t unusual can be calming. It’s easy to feel like you’re spinning out of control and are the only one affected by grief this way.

‘How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Dies’ by Dr. Therese Rando takes you through how to recover from losing someone important to you and looks at the grieving process in detail. It’s a great choice for anyone grieving the loss of their husband but also any loss at all.

Grief can do terrible things to us. Both physically and mentally.

When we’re faced with the hardship and pain of trying to get through a loss it can be so draining. Combined with maybe needing to look after children, do chores and housework etc. it can be too much for many of us.

So a really thoughtful gift to someone who has lost their husband would be to give them a break from all that. A way for them to have a rest.

A day or few hours at a spa is the perfect gift in this situation. Spafinder do gifts cards for massages, facials and more that can help relieve some of the stress of dealing with grief. Give a spa gift card to anyone who

When coping with loss and the grief it brings even the normal, everyday parts of life become hard. Something as basic as preparing food can seem like a mammoth task.

So receiving a gift of food that’s ready prepared for you can be so helpful.

A sympathy gift basket or food box that comes with a range of different, ready to eat treats will be warmly appreciated as a gift after a loss.

This gift basket is hand assembled in the USA and features sweets, crackers, dips and more.

Much like the spa gift card for a wife who’s lost her husband, a husband who’s lost his wife will also appreciate a gift that helps him to deal with the practicalities of such a loss.

So a gift of help can be massively appreciated. A gift card for professional cleaning will reduce the burden of keeping things tidy whilst trying to process the tragic loss.