At Acknowledgements, we understand how difficult it is to know what to say or do when a friend or loved one is grieving or experiencing difficult life transitions. The traditional gift of sympathy flowers has always been the easiest way to express condolences and we agree that flowers are a beautiful expression of sympathy, but a grieving loved one needs more. There are many ways to help a loved one heal; a piece of symbolic jewelry, a memorial garden, a guided remembrance journal - each helpful in supporting the healing process, as well as sending the recipient a message of love and support.

A unique and meaningful sympathy gift is not easy to find; everyone is different and the circumstances of their grief are unique to their life.  We suggest that you begin your visit at our Sympathy Gifts section where you will find a variety of meaningful packages, each designed around a specific theme and need.  You will find our popular baby loss gift here, as well as our best selling Box of Comfort, appropriate for most anyone who is grieving and includes our favorite book on grief, The Mourning Handbook.

Please take time to look at our Memorial Garden Gifts.  Creating a memory garden as a living tribute to a loved one is healing and an ideal way to keep their memory alive whether they are family, friends or even pets.  Once it becomes established, it becomes a cherished place to reflect and remember.  You'll find our favorite memorial garden starter kit and a our new whimsical butterfly garden which is especially suited for a family.  Even just placing a personalized stepping stone in a garden creates a sacred place that is a constant reminder of memories shared.  We have not forgotten our animal lovers! Check out our pet tribute garden, a wonderful way to honor a cherished animal companion.  CON'T  BELOW

       Grieving is the process of learning to live your life without someone you care about.  It is a lifelong journey.

Finding a gift for someone going through a rough time, whether its loss of a loved one, an illness or family crisis is just as difficult. Our selection of gifts in the Difficult Times section offers our popular caring and comfort gift for anyone going through a rough time, along with our newest get well gift containing just the right amount of TLC.  We have a variety of get well gifts that will assure the recipient that you are thinking of them and sending well wishes.

We are excited to share some improvements that have been made to our website.  Our simplified layout will make it easier for you to navigate and choose the sympathy gift that best suits your needs. Several new gifts have been added to the Acknowledgements gift line, we have designed a new gift box as well as added the new category, Simple Sentiments.  We know that everyone's cutting back and an affordable gift is more important that ever right now.  This motivated us to design a line of gifts that wouldn't break the bank, but would still offer a message of sympathy, provide lasting comfort and offer support for healing.  Yes, our gift box has changed, and we love it!  Still gorgeous, still reusable and still elegantly representing the integrity of our gift line. As always, Acknowledgements is here to offer ideas and support while you shop our selection of sympathy gifts as well as gifts for difficult times.

As we begin our tenth year in business, Acknowledgements remains dedicated to delivering your heartfelt condolences with unique and meaningful sympathy gifts.  From our unique gift boxes tied with elegant ribbon to your handwritten condolence message in our sympathy card, we take care of every detail.