Keep Their Memories Alive!
by I found the internet to be a useful tool in dealing with my grief after losing my Aunt to kidney disease and wanted to help others. A helpful list of ideas to celebrate their LIFE.
Photo taken by Lori Lynn (me!)
Losing a loved one is never easy. After losing my Aunt several years ago I wanted some way to keep her spirit alive. Not only for her but for us, the ones left behind. I know I will meet her again but I wanted to share her life and story with others.
Searching online I found a huge assortment of web sites to aid my grief. They have blogs and groups where people can exchange their stories or find counseling. Websites where friends and families can visit, handmade quilts and bags made out of your loved ones clothing. A friend of mine at work told me about special jewelry they make to hold ashes. She keeps her parents close to her heart in a small charm worn on a necklace. Some sites offer online photo books you can create and they will print them for you, these are available in an assortment of price ranges. Of course they have traditional scrapbooking and stamping to keep their memories forever and pass them down to the next generation.
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When my Aunt passed she left behind a small granddaughter. Wanting her to know what a wonderful person her Grandmother was I chose to set up a web site. It is wonderful anyone can visit and light a memorial candle or leave a message. It has a timeline and room for photos and videos. They have several to choose from just be sure to read all of the requirements. The one I chose was a one time payment ($55). My Aunts website has grown from just a memorial for her to a kind of family tree. Anyone can upload photos and we have pictures of all of our family members. New babies are added as they arrive and others are remembered as they pass. You can upload your own music and pre-made templates are available to make choosing a background easy.
I used my Aunt’s site to grieve. I wrote several notes and letters to post depending upon what stage of grief I was in at the time. Her life on earth was too short but I know that her legacy will live on.
In Memory of Susie Lynn Bowdoin 1957-2005
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