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24 Sep 14
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A friend at work has just lost his mother to cancer, and as I'm his closest mate there it's up to me to sort something. I've been very lucky though in not having many people close to me die, and I am not entirely sure what the best things to do/get are. I'm already organising a collection for The Brain Tumour Charity - some of you may remember we did a charity walk for this cause last summer, but in terms of physical things to give him. We can do flowers/wreaths etc obviously, but I was thinking something more personal. I don't think he knows how much he is appreciated by his colleagues, so was thinking some sort of book where people can write in. Is that...a thing? I'm probably asking the blindingly obvious but I really have no idea about this kind of stuff. Thanks in advance.
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photo frame, silver one ?
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A memorial bench in her local park or favourite walking spot.
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They cost about a grand, though, so not sure if it's appropriate for you or not.
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Sparky, I'm very sorry to hear about your friend's mother's death.
I know what a great bloke he is from what you've told me about him. Please pass on my condolences. I really can't suggest anything to give him as I've only ever sent or taken flowers to someone before on such an occasion but your idea of a commemorative book signed by everyone sounds like a good idea. |
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A book seems a good idea to me.
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Sorry to read that sad news sparky, how about a nicely framed photograph of when her family were together at a gathering as donny said earlier. It's awful when people you are close to pass away.
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A book is a good idea and it would be nice for your pal to look at now and then over the years.
But a memorial plaque on a bench could be seen and read for many years by lots of friends/family and others. Did the lady have a favourite spot or walk as per Pokerdane's idea? |
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A park bench is a very good idea, there are a few tribute benches in the local parks near me.
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I like the picture frame idea. I have one of my dad at my allotment.
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Thanks so much all.
The photo frame would be great, but I don't really have any photos, other than he's posted online. The bench would too, but they\re not from round here, so I might struggle for where to start. I think the book is good. That way people can write something nice. He's a lovely bloke, who never makes a fuss about anything, hardly anyone knew his mother was ill. So if they can write something in it, and then I can give him a cheque for that charity, I think that would probably be about right. All advice appreciated, thank you. |
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That sounds very appropriate, Sparky.
That way, if he doesn't want to read the book till later he can just put it away and look at the comments later, or he might find it very supportive and want to look at it all the time or just at times when he wants to. Everyone handles death/grief differently and a book signed by his friends really fits the bill in that it can be so versatile in the way he uses it. |
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Good try Lunchhungry,but don't weigh them in.
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four candles
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