The holiday season is the time that we provide our loved ones with gifts to show that we appreciate everything they do. If you know a special person working in the funeral industry, you likely already know how profound their work can be for grieving families. Therefore, you should treat them to gifts that really say “thank you for everything.”
Here are 10 gift ideas for that funeral professional in your life.
Gift Idea 1: Handbook for the Recently Deceased Journal
Anyone who knows Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice knows the iconic Handbook for the Recently Deceased which is used by the two main characters. This journal is replica of the book, and with its lined pages being as basic as can be that means that the journal can be used in any way that is needed.
Gift Idea 2: Coloring Book
Adult coloring books are a great way to unwind, since the activity of coloring is pretty mindless. Any kind of coloring book works, especially a mandala coloring book since they are particularly relaxing. But if you want to stick with the theme, this mortician coloring book is a great option for the funeral director in your life with a sense of humor.
Gift Idea 3: Book Written By Funeral Professional
For that reader in your life, Confessions of a Funeral Director: How Death Saved My Life is an interesting read. The author, Caleb Wilde, shared the ever-so-common fear of death and therefore wanted to avoid taking part in the family business of funeral directing. Eventually though, he ended up back on the path and the book explores how.
Gift Idea 4: Tea/Coffee Gift Basket
Funeral professionals can have some pretty wild hours, especially when they’re on the clock. These unpredictable hours make caffeine a must. Depending on the preference of who you’re shopping for, a gift basket of various tea or coffee flavors could be a life saver.
Gift Idea 5: High Quality Pen Set
Due to the amount of paperwork in the industry, a funeral director can go through pens pretty frequently. So why not buy them a pen set that is high quality enough that you know it could last them for a while? Bonus points if they are customized luxury pens.
Gift Idea 6: Gift Card From a Local Spa
In today’s society where the work grind is so normalized, it can be easy to neglect to take care of yourself. Remind that funeral director in your life that self-care is important by buying them a gift card to relax at the spa.
Gift Idea 7: Portable Phone Charger
Since our phones are such important devices in our lives, it’s important to have it charged up so you can be reached at any moment. And sometimes when you’re on call as a funeral professional, you won’t always have the place to plug in your phone. That’s where a portable phone charger can come in handy.
Gift Idea 8: NFDA Membership
The National Funeral Director’s Assocation has a lot of benefits for its members, including access to more training and certification, industry updates, recognition programs, and more. If that funeral director in your life isn’t already a member, consider getting them a membership.
Gift Idea 9: Heartfelt Thank You Note
While it may seem like a basic gift, a simple and heartfelt thank you note could mean as much to a loved one as an expensive gift does.
Gift Idea 10: Noise Cancelling Headphones
As previously mentioned, there can be a lot of paperwork that the funeral professional in your life will fill out. A nice pair of noise cancelling headphones can help them focus in their work, but also help them unwind in their downtime.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, you know your loved one the best, but we hope these suggestions give you some ideas on how to show the funeral professional in your life “thank you for everything.”
