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11 Ways to Honor Your Mom on Mother’s Day After She Is Gone

The day may vary, but each year the second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. The annual holiday celebrates and honors all mothers. When your mom passes away, the yearly tradition reminds you of your loss. Finding ways to honor the wonderful woman who cared and prayed for you on every Mother’s Day is possible.

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If you are searching for ways to honor your mom on Mother’s Day after she is gone, check out the following list for inspiration.

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  1. Plant A Tree: If you have yard space, plant a tree in your mom’s memory. Trees are beneficial to the environment. Consider planting fruit trees. After a few years, the tree will provide a yearly harvest.
  2. Plant Your Mom’s Favorite Flower: Do you remember your mom’s favorite flower? Plant flowers near your home to honor her memory. If you do not remember her favorite flower, plant a rose, peony, or other flowers that flourish yearly.
  3. Send Bouquets: Send your mom’s favorite flowers to another motherly figure in your life.  If you cannot think of another person, send flowers to a local nursing home. Ask the delivery to go to someone who may not otherwise get any mail or gifts.
  4. Cook or Bake: Did your mom have a favorite family meal or dessert that she loved serving on a special occasion? Even in her absence, Mother’s Day is still a special occasion.
  5. Host a Lunch or Dinner: Gather your siblings or friends together to celebrate all the moms in your life.
  6. Make a Toast: If you host a dinner, make a toast to all the moms who are no longer at the table. Simple gestures are a comfort.
  7. Light a Candle: Lighting a candle is an easy way to remember your mom on Mother’s Day. What was your mom’s favorite scent? Burn a candle to honor and remember her.
  8. Donate: Did your mom have a favorite charity? If you do not know, donate money in her name to a local food bank, pet rescue, church, or other reputable organization.
  9. Make a Scrapbook: Do you have photos of your mom stored in boxes or on your computer? Create a scrapbook to honor her memory.
  10. Decorate the Gravesite: Take fresh flowers, an outdoor ornament, or other sentimental items to decorate the gravesite.
  11. Say a Prayer or Affirmation: Thank your mom for everything she did in the past.

Celebrating Mother’s Day without your mom is difficult. But with planning, you can still celebrate the annual holiday.

Happy Mother’s Day!

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day After She is Gone

Mother’s Day is about honoring mothers. But the celebration also recognizes the maternal instinct that comes with motherhood and how the role of being a mom influences society. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1914. Since then, millions recognize their moms every year. Unfortunately for many, a time comes when mom is no longer here to enjoy the celebration.

How to Remember Your Mom on Mother’s Day

Death of your mom may want you to forget about Mother’s Day. Yet, recognizing the wonderful woman who took care of you, prayed for you, and watched over you should be honored. Are you looking for a few ideas on how to remember your mom on Mother’s Day? Check out the list below.

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  • Plant a Tree: If you have the yard space, plant a tree in her memory. Trees provide numerous benefits for the environment. When you plant a fruit tree, you will eventually have a tasty treat down the road.
  • Plant Flowers: Did your mom have a favorite flower? Plant one near your house to remember her. Or put one on her gravesite. If you do not remember her favorite flower, plant a rose, peony, or other types of flowers that will return each year. When you continue to plant flowers in her memory, you will have a colorful garden bed to remember her.
  • Send Flowers: Send your mom’s favorite flowers to another mom. Consider sending flowers to an aunt, sister, or another mother in your life in memory of your mom. If you cannot think of another person, send flowers to a local nursing home. Ask the delivery to go to someone who may not otherwise get any mail or gifts.
  • Make Her Favorite Recipe: Did she have a favorite meal or dessert that she just loved to make on a special occasion? Dig out the old family recipe for a special Mother’s Day treat to honor your mom. Actually, for added fun, do the cooking as a family activity.
  • Light a Candle: Pick up a candle in your mom’s favorite scent and simply light it on Mother’s Day. The small act is an excellent way to remember her.
  • Donate: Donating to her favorite charity, food bank, dog shelter, or church is an excellent way to honor your mom on Mother’s Day.

A Mother’s Day celebration without your mom is difficult. But, you can still remember her loving spirit with little activities.

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