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Friends relative, who they were very close to, sadly took their life very unexpectedly recently. It’s my friends birthday soon and I’d love to get them a gift that also commemorates their lost relative - does anyone have any ideas on what I could get? Sorry this is such a mundane question to some but my friend is devastated and I just feel so helpful and would love to get them something to help remember their relative x

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How about a rose bush (or a shrub) in a patio tub? My only other thought is a photo frame .

A memory box would be nice. I bought this one for a friend when his father died, he told me he spent a really lovely evening going through old photos and trinkets to put in the box.
www.amazon.co.uk/Purity-Wooden-Memory-Keepsake-photoframe/dp/B07JMP57W4/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=memory+boxes+bereavement&sprefix=memory+b&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1619902788&sr=8-13

“Desert Island Disks” night.

Spend an evening with your friend asking them what items remind them of their relative and why eg album, book, some sort of drink, misc items such a golf ball or flask etc. Listen to the stories associated with each item and then order it online to be delivered to your friends address. You can order in front of your friend so they can expect it. I think the opportunity to talk about their relative and share stories will be the most valuable gift you can give.

When my dm died two different friends gave me a rose bush and l never fail to think of her as l pass them. I love them.

As trite as it sounds the best thing you do is be there for her to talk to when she needs it .
As a gift to give , as PP said a bush / bulbs would be nice but only if they like gardening .
you could have a star named after them but that may be costly .
Do you have any photos of the deceased ? could you get it framed