Ways to Honor a Deceased Mom on Mothers Day
There are many ways to honor your deceased mom on Mother's Day. The way you choose to honor her is a personal choice that only you can make. You know the best way to honor her and what she would appreciate the most.
Thinking of your mom is one of the best ways to honor her on Mother's Day.
Everyone wants to be remembered when they are gone. Though you do not need a holiday to think of your mom, this holiday is a great day to honor her memory. Think of all of the things that you would thank her for this day. How would you show her you appreciate her? Imagine how you would celebrate this day with her. Involve yourself in an inner conversation with her, as if you were talking with her in person.
Visiting her grave site is a great way to honor her memory.
It may be therapeutic to contemplate her life while you are visiting. You may choose to plant flowers, if it is allowed. You may leave trinkets or celebratory items to show you remembered her this Mother's Day. Many people visit the grave of a loved one when they are feeling sad and missing this person. Sometimes it can be comforting to see in person that everything is in place and taken care of.
Talking to others about your mom is a great way to honor her, especially on Mother's Day.
On this holiday, everyone is talking about their moms and eager to exchange stories. Some friends may be tentative about this subject with you. Talking to them about your mom can help them see that you want and need to talk about her. Mother's Day can be made more bearable by honoring her memory with anecdotes. Sharing you stories with others can help keep her memory alive and keep her fresh in your mind and your heart.
Mother's day is a holiday about honoring moms. While friends and acquaintances are spending time with their moms and worrying about gifts and dinners, those who have lost their moms are left wondering how to spend their time. A deceased mom does not have to mean the holiday must be ignored or spent in misery. Deceased moms can be honored in many constructive, uplifting ways.
