7 Sympathy Gifts for Winter that Warm Hearts

As winter arrives, many of us with cooler climates will spend more time inside. While it can be lovely to enjoy a cozy fire or a holiday meal, it can be a difficult and isolating time for those who have lost someone.

If you know someone suffering a loss this winter or still grieving after losing someone at another time, a thoughtful sympathy gift can offer them the warmth of your care and concern.

By giving a tangible symbol of your support, your neighbor, coworker, friend, or family member will know you are thinking of them. Our many personalized options will help you find a gift that honors the one they’ve lost, with the option to add a name, quote, poem, or important dates.

We hope that you'll find an option from these seven sympathy gifts that will serve as a symbol of your empathy and compassion and a reminder that despite the dark days of winter, there are brighter days ahead.

1. Custom Memorial Candle

The Custom Memorial Candle comes in a copper-colored holder and is available in eight or 12-ounce sizes. The soy candle is infused with a juniper and cypress scent. The gift can be personalized with a label honoring the recipient’s loved one. The candle has no additives or dyes, and the wick is made of all-natural, ring-spun cotton for a reliable, clean burn every time.

2. Gentle Glow Shadow Box

For a glowing alternative to candles and hurricane lamps, consider the Gentle Glow Shadow Box as a gift for those who have suffered a loss. The shadow box includes options for personalization to make your gift a unique tribute to the lost loved one. The light is created with LED lighting and does not include batteries.

3. Comforting Embrace Sherpa Blanket

Give a gift that feels like a warm hug to those who have lost someone. This cozy sherpa blanket is the perfect size for cuddling on the couch to watch a holiday movie or snuggling solo with a sip of hot chocolate. Machine washable for easy care, it’s a practical keepsake and a constant reminder of the relationship with the loved one. Add a name and dates to make it a unique reminder of the loved one’s life.

4. Personalized Memories Hurricane Lamp

This Personalized Memories Hurricane Lamp has many options to make your gift unique. Choose between two sayings (Forever On Our Minds or Your Life Gave Us) and then add two lines of your own in either a block or script font. You can add a name and important dates in honor of the memory of the person who has passed. Although made to hold a candle, you can also create a beautiful centerpiece with shells, trinkets, ornaments, or glass beads to create a loving tribute.

5. Personalized Memorial Candle

For many, lighting a candle is a ritual that can bring memory and healing, especially in dark winter months. Our Forever Loved Custom Engraved Candle helps pay tribute to those who are no longer with us but forever in our hearts. Infused with essential oils, the candle releases a gentle citrus scent that can bring comfort to those who are grieving. This candle casts a soft glow to rekindle cherished memories. With the gift of this candle, you can show your support by honoring the luminous spirit of the one who has passed.