While there is no ‘right way’ to grieve the loss of a loved one, there are several strategies to help cope with the healing process. One healthy way to express your grief is to create a photo memorial. Many people find that pictures help keep their memories fresh and their loved one in their heart. When creating a photo memorial you have many options but here are a few unique ideas:

An imemory book is an album created online and passed among family members and friends. Multiple people are able to add to the book and share their specific memories and photos of the individual that has passed. The then album permanently lives online and can also be printed as a hard copy. This option can be good because the physical hard copy can be handed down through generations and the online copy will always be accessible should something happen to the hard copy. It is also unique in that it helps more than one person through the healing process as anyone can share their story and add to the album.

Another creative way to pay tribute through pictures is to create a quilt with photographs of a loved one. There are multiple companies that easily incorporate select pictures and even favorite pieces of clothing into a quilt, pillow, or blanket so that you can have the memorial piece completed quickly.

One of the more popular ways to remember a loved one through photographs is with a shadow box. The three-dimensional picture frame allows you to post pictures alongside items that remind you of the person who has passed. The memorial piece is also referred to as a “Remember Me” box as it is personalized with the name and birth-death dates of the family member or friend being honored.

Ultimately, finding a safe and healthy way to express strong emotions after a death is a major part of the grieving process. Using photography to remember a loved one who has passed away is a helpful strategy to help cope with the pain of the loss.  We’d love to hear about some of the ways you’ve used pictures to help you cope with your grief. Please let us know in the comments section noted as “Leave a reply”.