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5 Special Ways to Mark the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death

February 25, 2019

Is the anniversary of your loved one’s death coming up soon? If so, you might be concerned about how you’re going to feel when it arrives. Will you cry from sun up until sun down? Will you struggle to drive by  Elsa, TX funeral homes ? Will you have a hard time concentrating on anything other than how much you miss your loved one?     It’s OK to feel a little bit sad as the anniversary of your loved one’s death approaches. But rather than trying to avoid the day, you should embrace it and find a special way to mark the occasion. There are so many ways to commemorate your loved one on the anniversary of their passing. Here are 5 special ways you can do it.     Visit their gravesite.   The easiest way to mark the anniversary of your loved one’s death while also feeling slightly closer to them is by taking a trip to their gravesite. Pick up some flowers on the way and adorn their gravesite with them. Then, spend 30 minutes or so sitting in silence and reflecting on how important your loved one was and still is to you. Surprisingly, this can bring you a lot of comfort on a difficult day.     Write them a letter.   Do you wish there was a way to tell your loved one about all the things that have gone on since they died? There is! You can sit down and write them a letter to bring them up to speed. Even though you won’t be able to physically hand them the letter, you will be able to say whatever you want to them. Writing a letter to someone who has passed away can be a cathartic experience.     Tell someone a great story about them.   At your loved one’s  funeral services in Elsa, TX , there were probably a lot of stories about them flying around. But since then, a lot of those stories have likely faded into the background. Bring at least one of them back and use it to illustrate what made your loved one so special. You’ll get a kick out of reliving an old memory for the first time in a while.     Listen to their favorite song.   Did your loved one have a favorite song that they played all the time when they were alive? Use it as the soundtrack to the anniversary of their death. Music has a funny way of making people feel things that they wouldn’t feel otherwise. You might find yourself cracking up hysterically, crying your eyes out, or landing somewhere in between those two emotions as your loved one’s song plays.     Look back at old photos of them.   On the anniversary of your loved one’s death, you want to feel as close to them as you possibly can. Photos can help you to feel a connection to them. You’ll be able to look back over some of their proudest moments and relive the memories. You’ll have a great time, especially if you look back at the photos with some of your other loved ones.     Don’t let the anniversary of your loved one’s death go unnoticed. Whether they chose to be buried or went with a  cremation in Elsa, TX , you can celebrate them on their special day. And McCaleb Funeral Home might be able to help. Give us a call at (956) 968-7533 or swing by 900 W 4th St., Weslaco, TX 78596 to hear about the services we can provide for you.  

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