Suggestions for gift for bittersweet occasion, please?

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My dad is terminally ill and it's my parents wedding anniversary soon; it will be their last one before we lose my dad. I can't actually believe I'm even writing this but here we are.

We (siblings) always mark their anniversary with a gift from us all. We're at a loss as to what to do for this one, though. A meal or a weekend away isn't possible anymore; my dad isn't well enough to do very much. So it likely needs to be a physical "thing". We're struggling to think of something as it's all just so bloody painful and awful.

Would be grateful for any suggestions - thank you.

Are you my friend?? My kids did this for me and I love it ❤️ silly and sweet

If your dad is well enough, how about a hand casting kit, with your parents hands enntwined? They can be made into bronze sculptures I think.

How about a hand casting kit, either for just your mum and dad, or for the family?

Something like this:

www.amazon.co.uk/Casting-Alginate-Container-Champagne-Instructions/dp/B08V8YWT38

I think the framed photo is nice, you don't want to go too far down the 'creating something because you are dying' obvious gift, that's quite painful.

@Phase2 if I messaged you earlier today for advice on holiday insurance, then yes, we are real life friends! But otherwise, your children are just as lovely as my friend's children 💕

Aw no not travel insurance today - two sets of lovely kids at least then x

Re create some childhood photos as adults

How about a plant for the garden?

Having lost my father recently to cancer, I would suggest caution around photos - the last photo of us all together is unbearable, Dad was so ill & looked so different. Just thinking about it is upsetting, I couldn't have it on display.

I think the recreating-childhood-photo thing would make him smile, definitely going to try that!

@StripeyDeckchair I was thinking this - originally we were going to take photos, but Dad has changed a lot and I think we'd be the same and find it very painful to look at further down the line. A plant or a tree is a lovely idea, a couple of people have suggested that and I've been thinking about it.

@StripeyDeckchair sorry I meant to clarify that we've chosen a photo that's old enough to be pre-cancer and "untainted" but recent enough that he's the dad we know and love.

I'm so sorry for your loss.