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			Grieving:
  The
			 loss of a Loved One
 
  
			
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				  From photo collages at a
			 memorial service to planting a tree, there are many ways we can say, "I
			 remember and loved this person." As you consider how you might want to remember
			 a loved one, here are some ideas to start with. 
  Consider:
   
			 	 
			  
				- Lighting a candle in memory 
				 
  
				- Creating a memory book of photos of your loved one 
				 
  
				- Donating a gift of money or time to those less fortunate 
				 
  
				- Wearing a photo pin of your loved one 
				 
  
				- Starting a memorial scholarship fund in his name 
				 
  
				- Writing a poem or story about him 
				 
  
				- Visiting a place you both liked to visit 
				 
  
				- Hanging a special ornament on the tree in her memory 
				 
  
				- Playing her favorite music 
				 
  
				- Making a quilt from his favorite clothes 
				 
  
				- Sharing memories of her with friends and family 
				 
  
				- Providing memorial flowers for her at your church or synagogue
				  
				  
  
				- Creating a memory box of items that were special 
				 
  
				- Honoring his favorite tradition 
				 
  
				- Creating a new tradition in your memory 
				 
  
				- Hanging a stocking filled with loving memories of him 
				 
  
				- Gathering your family and friends together in celebration of
				  him  
  
				- Reading aloud your favorite story 
  
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