Memories are an important part of how we establish identity in ourselves and connection with others. Consequently, there is something special about being able to explore shared experiences with one another – particularly in seasons of grief. Finding a way through grief is not about forgetting those who have passed away, but about allowing ourselves to remember the essence of who they were so that their presence might remain with us. Remembering someone we loved might be painful at first, but there can be joy in remembering, and our treasured memories are perhaps the best place to start.
Immersing Ourselves in Memories
Memories give us multidimensional access to moments in our lives. I say this because the memories that we draw upon tend to be sensory – prompted, for example, by a scent, sighting or by taste. There is something less daunting about allowing ourselves to grieve through our memories, particularly when we can share these moments with other loved ones or within a community.
For example, just recently, a member of the team had the opportunity to visit RHS Rosemoor as they hosted a ‘Vintage Weekend’. There were military reenactments, old-school music and dancing, and her favourite part, a whole host of vintage vehicles. Given that her grandparents owned a blue, vintage MG sportscar in the early years of their relationship, she found herself doing some reminiscing of her own, and she wasn’t the only one!
As she wandered around the arboretum, there was a buzz on the lips of many, exclaims of ‘Do you remember when?’, or ‘I used to love those 70’s print curtains’. She described it as ‘a special weekend to witness, and a wonderful example of how when individuals are given the space to reminisce – they will do so freely’! This illustrates the value of allowing yourself to remember and reminds us why it is important to honour the memories that we have.
Exploring Memories In Day To Day Life
Immersing yourself in your memories of a loved one might look like baking their favourite cake, wearing a perfume that you know they liked, visiting somewhere you might have gone together, or perhaps just allowing yourself the space to remember. You don’t even necessarily have to be intentional about sharing your memories, it can just be as and when the moment takes you! Memories are precious for many reasons, but they can also be a healthy way to navigate your way through grief as they enable us to find a sense of self that we might lose in challenging seasons. Memories are a tangible reminder of the love that was shared between individuals, which is why they can be so impactful when experiencing loss.
Helping You To Remember
At The Sign Maker and Uk Memorials, we pride ourselves on putting our customers first. That is why we take the opportunity to openly talk about grief as we do. We know that those ordering memorials from us will be looking for a way to remember loved ones that they have lost, so we strive to explore some of those different avenues alongside you.
In addition to encouraging you to get in touch with your memories, we’d love you to take advantage of some of our bespoke memorials too – crafted in a way that allows you to design a memorial that honours those memories that we cherish. From photo memorials to memorials featuring written or visual tributes, we hope that we will have the perfect fit for you. However you’d like to remember your loved one, you can rest assured that your memories will be cherished by us and celebrated by our memorials.
Wherever this finds you, we hope that you can find joy in reminiscing on your memories. Perhaps you’d like to share them with us, or perhaps you’d like to feature them on a memorial. We honour the memories of your loved ones alongside you, and we hope that brings you some comfort today.
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