Handbook of Ideas for Remembering our Child | tcf.org.uk 4 Capturing memories Who was our child? They had their life, short or long; their experiences, their achievements, their personality. To reflect on these, we could: • Create a tribute scrapbook. We might begin by collecting information and memorabilia about our child, then think how we could outline their life within the book. We can be as creative as we wish. We can use poems or drawings, ticket stubs, awards belonging to our child, or photos. • Write a blog or a book, or tell our child’s story through photos. • Mark out on a map or a globe places our child enjoyed visiting and display this in our home. This can be a touching reminder of how our child experienced adventures and felt fulfilled, and also a conversation starter for friends. • Play recordings of their voice or record ourselves talking about them. How we preserve our child’s memory does not just have to be about visuals. • Focus on their favourite smells, such as perfumes. • Do a similar thing with their favourite tastes by eating their favourite dish or enjoying their favourite drink. • Organise an activity on their birthday or anniversary. hese can be such difficult occasions and organising something can give us a focus. It does not have to be a big event - just something to help other people remember our loved one, and exchange memories. • Decorate the Christmas tree in their memory if we have one. We may purchase ornaments each year, or maybe have a small additional tree for them. Useful Links wordpress.com - Guidance and help to create a free website or blog.
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