Do you know someone who is going through a difficult time? Such as trying to cope with the loss of a close friend or family member? If so, then you should show you care with a sympathy gift. Here are some ideas for gifts you could consider giving.

One of the most popular sympathy gifts are flowers. Some types of flowers typically given for sympathy are lilies, violets and daisies. Plants are also commonly given for sympathy gifts. Some examples of plants typically given are ferns, chrysanthemums and diffenbachias. Other common sympathy gifts include remembrance photo frames, personalized keepsakes (i.e.:plaque), wind chimes, sympathy tear drop necklace, personalized dog-tag necklace (i.e. with name of the individual who may of passed away), heart-shaped locket pendants, inspirational figurines and memorial wreaths. Food baskets are also given sometimes for sympathy gifts; they could include fresh fruit, cookies, truffles, brownies and cheesecake.

If you're looking for a more unique sympathy gift, you could consider getting a star named after the person who may have passed away. Once registered with the star registry service, the person you buy the star for will receive an official letter confirming the newly named star, as well as directions on how to locate it with a telescope. This gift could be a touching tribute.

Also, you may want to consider giving a book for a sympathy gift. There are a large variety of books written with inspirational words and advice to help cope with death and other sad situations in life.

For companionship purposes, you could think about giving a pet as a gift, such as a cat or a dog to the person. This would be a great idea if they are feeling lonely, due to the loss of a pet or close loved one.

Hopefully you have found these suggestions to be helpful, and you have a better idea of what you could possibly give for a sympathy gift.