Practice | Develop Your Family Ritual
- Tanya Webster
- Feb 22
- 1 min read
According to the Wendt Center:
"Rituals serve as our way of maintaining a connection with or cherishing the memory of, our loved one after they are gone. Rituals aren’t limited to the immediate time after the death and can offer opportunities for remembering and healing in the months and years to come. Rituals do not have to be formal occurrences; they can be small, casual, and frequent. Many cultures have routines/rituals to mark a year or the passage of time. We encourage you to consider the rituals present in your culture or religion. [...]
Connecting with others in our grief can reduce the isolation often felt. Consider how you can invite others to engage in ritual with you. And if you would rather engage in rituals alone, that is fine as well. There is no right way to grieve. If you need a few suggestions, here are some to consider:
Share photos along with memories and invite others to do the same
Cook their favorite meal with others (in person or virtually)
Create a playlist of their favorite songs and share it
Have a virtual watch party of their favorite movie
Hike their favorite trail (with others or alone)
Plant their favorite flowers and invite others to do the same
Incorporate their favorite color into what you wear."
Other ideas for Remembrance rituals for individuals and small groups:
