From handwritten cards to flowers on the kitchen table, the month of February often brings reminders of love and thoughtful gifts shared between spouses, friends, and family. But love isn’t only about romance or grand gestures. It’s also about remembrance, gratitude and the lasting love we carry with us long after a loved one has passed.
This month, as conversations about love fill the air, one way many families choose to honor that love is through memorial giving. A gift made in memory of someone is a simple yet meaningful way to say, “You are still remembered.” It’s love that leaves a ripple effect, helping other patients and families feel the love and comfort that comes from the gift of compassionate care at the end of life.
One family’s memorial gift included this touching note about their loved one and their care: “She had a favorite song that our music therapist played beautifully. Thank you for this memory. We will always carry it with us.”
Another simple yet powerful way to honor the love we carry with us is through writing love letters. A letter written to someone who has passed can be a meaningful way to express feelings of love, grief, gratitude and a way to keep memories and stories close to our hearts. Whether it is shared with family or kept private, writing a love letter can be deeply healing.
As you navigate this season, we invite you to celebrate the love that shaped your life, the love you still carry and the love that continues through generosity and remembrance.