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What is A Proper Sympathy Gift? It's difficult to know how to provide comfort and show your support when a friend or a loved one is grieving the loss of a child. A personalized gift is always a fitting choice. The best gift is the one that has been chosen and given from your heart, one that can bring comfort and memories during the lonely times when they want to reminisce. Flowers are always a good choice, but if you want something more personal the following list may help. A Plant- A Peace Lily, African Violets or a Teardrop Ivy are good choices (lasts longer than flowers) Family Jewelry personalized with the child's birthstone or the entire family's birthstones. Food Gift Basket with a personalized note from you (many online sources have an area for you to fill out a short note to the family. Plant a tree and include a memorial plaque at the trunk. Memory Box to include precious keepsakes. Shadowbox to display keepsakes. Journal for memories Music CD Artwork - Angels and butterflies are comforting for many parents. Garden Memorial Plaques, Benches or Stepping Stones A Book on Grief (preferably one that has to do with their circumstance) Book of Poems A Poem Written by You Have Silicone Wristbands/Bracelets made in honor of the child (or to raise awareness of a certain cause related to the child) and give out to family and friends. Memorial Candles (One to use whenever they feel like it and one to burn on Worldwide Candle Lighting -the second Sunday in December @ 7pm worldwide). Table top Fountain Butterfly or Angel Suncatcher Photo Album/Scrapbook of the time the child was here. Have a Cherished Photograph of the child Framed Bible Stay in touch with the family by personally making contact with them. This may be the cheapest gift, but it is quite possibly the best gift anyone can give. Make a donation to a charity in memory of the child and send a note or card to the family indicating you did so. You can make a donation to GPG Foundation in memory of the child by using the button below. Or you can send in-kind donations, a check or money order payable to:       God's Precious Gifts Foundation       PO Box 1971       Edmond, OK. 73083-1971

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