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Ways to Remember on Special Days

How to help a child remember a person who has died

Here are some suggestions a bereaved child or young person can use to help them remember the person who has died on special dates, such as birthdays and anniversaries.

    • Draw a picture of a good memory;
    • Have a look in their memory box;
    • If it’s a nice day, fly a kite in memory of the person;
    • Listen to their favourite music;
    • Have their favourite meal for tea or visit their favourite restaurant;
    • Write a letter, make a card or put a message in a bottle for their special person, decorate the bottle and put it somewhere safe or in their memory box;
    • Look at a photo album with a friend or relative;
    • Buy flowers in their favourite colour and take them to a special place;
    • Put a photo in a frame in a special place in their room;
    • Journal their thoughts and feelings;
    • Allow some quiet time, for example, take a walk.
How to help a child remember a person who has died