Honoring Loved Ones During the High Holidays

As a time of celebration with family, the loss of someone dear can feel especially painful during the High Holidays. However, this time of year also presents an opportunity to honor and reflect on those we miss. Read on to discover ways to remember our loved ones and feel close to them during the High Holidays.



Visit Their Resting Place

One of the best ways to feel connected to our loved ones is to spend time with them in person. Many families visit the cemetery either the day before Rosh Hashashanah or Yom Kippur. Small acts like bringing flowers, taking a moment of silence, or talking to them can help make us feel close to those who have passed on. Taking time to connect with our memories of our loved ones also brings us into the traditions of memory and reflection at the center of the High Holidays. 

Share Memories

Connecting with family through shared memories is one of the best ways to honor your loved ones’ legacy. Telling stories and getting out photo albums are some of the best ways to recall happy times together and draw your family close. This kind of communal storytelling honors lives well-lived and preserves their memory for future generations. 

Continue Their Favorite Traditions

In addition to telling stories, continuing to celebrate family holiday traditions can help preserve your loved ones’ legacies. Cooking their favorite recipes, setting the table with their favorite dishes, singing their favorite songs, or continuing donations to causes they love are all great ways to honor their memories. 

Reach Out for New Ideas

If you’re looking for ways to memorialize your loved one, we would be happy to help at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary. Our floral store can help you deliver fresh flowers to your loved ones’ final resting place, with a photo to confirm delivery. If you would like to carry out a personalized family ceremony, we would be happy to help facilitate it at the park or an offsite location to honor the life and memory of your family.