Are you afraid now that the funeral is over and everyone is back in their usual roles that your loved ones will be forgotten little by little? Or are you wondering what you can do to make it clear that the deceased is still part of your family and will be forever?

There are many things you can do that will honor the deceased while keeping their memory alive. In many cases, the way you remember the person will be a source of wisdom and humor that can last for years and be an inspiration in life.

Here are ten ways to start showing love despite your breakup.

1. When the time is right (and only you will know when) tell your favorite story about your loved one. It can be a funny story or a story that shows his personality. Choose the right place and people to share the best with, and be mindful of bringing it in as a natural, natural extension of the conversation.

2. Periodically, use a favorite recipe that your loved one likes to eat or cook. You can also offer his favorite dessert with a reminder of what the conversation was like when you served it.

3. Plant a memory garden, tree, shrub, or flower that blooms every year and is referred to as a “Sarah’s garden,” “Mary’s tree,” or a “Joe’s plant.” Choose items that have been favorites of your loved one. If possible, place them in a space where they can be seen when you look. from your window and you can comment on their growth or appearance during the year.

4. Use your loved one’s first name every single day. You can do this by choosing to talk to him/her every day, either silently or out loud, or you can tell others that you hope they feel free to use the name and talk about their loved one when referring to them is normal in a given conversation.

5. On holidays, birthdays, summer cookouts, and anniversaries, find a way to symbolically acknowledge the loved one’s presence. use a specific utensil when cooking; showing a special item belonging to the deceased; light a candle at home and/or in church; show something he made or drew; Make a toast mentioning the person by name or hang an ornament or something specific that marks the loved one.

6. Do something to advance the charitable interest your loved one has in a particular cause or organization. It can be things like preserving part of the environment, caring for a child in an orphanage, helping the homeless, or volunteering at a soup kitchen. You may also want to consider establishing a high school or college scholarship.

7. Play your loved one’s favorite song or a song from their favorite artist or TV show. It can also be helpful to find music that was popular earlier in your life and that can bring up old memories of you and your loved ones.

8. On your anniversary or any other special day, ask your best friend to take a trip to a favorite place that you used to go with your loved one. While discussing the past and the memories this visit evokes. When you are on your way to reinvesting in life, you may want to take this journey yourself, choosing to talk to your deceased loved one about the good times you had there.

9. Make a collage of photos of your loved one that can be framed and placed in your home and/or office. If you have a particular artistic talent (or you could hire someone), draw cartoons or characters that show the person’s interests, personality, or skills and insert them into your collage. Attach a sample of the deceased’s work, if appropriate.

10. Get a plaque made with your loved one’s name engraved on it with a favorite saying (yours or a loved one). Inquire at your local college or university, if they’re associated with it, and if they’ll accept a donation of a seat on campus with your loved one’s name written on it. Or buy a bench and place it in your garden area or in the cemetery garden.

In short, the way you remember your loved one is only limited by your creativity. So consider what you learned from the person you love, how they helped others, and how you feel they would like to be remembered. Ask others you trust for their input. Then decide how you will cherish the memory of your loved one through the tangible reminders you create.