Christmas memorial gifts

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, so you can find a gift that feels right for the person you are remembering.

We also looked for a mix of kinds and budgets. You will find baubles for the tree, candles for a soft glow, and keepsakes such as stars, hearts, crosses and photo frames. Each gift can be personalised with a name, a photo or a short message, so it can say what matters to you.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Personalised memorial gifts range, or try Christmas Gifts and Personalised baubles.

Yes. Glass reindeer baubles, a floral LED candle bauble and a photo acrylic decoration can all hang on the Christmas tree. Each one is personalised with a name, a message or your photo, so the memory is in your own words.

Personalised Glass Reindeer Bauble (£9.49)

A pretty piece for the home, and a quiet way to keep someone close at Christmas. This glass bauble holds a glass reindeer inside. Engraved on it is a message of three lines, in fixed upper case letters, so you choose the words. Each one is handmade, so you may see slight imperfections such as small water marks. At 8 x 8 x 8 cm, it suits families and friends who want a simple, personal memorial.

Best for: Families wanting a simple memorial.

Personalised Name Reindeer Glass Bauble (£9.49)

A great gift idea for them, when a name is all you need. This glass bauble holds a glass reindeer inside, and the name is engraved on it. The name appears exactly as you type it, so capitals and small letters stay as you enter them. It is handmade, so slight imperfections such as small water marks can appear. At 8 x 8 x 8 cm, it is a small keepsake for a friend who is grieving or missing someone at Christmas.

Best for: Friends remembering someone special.

Personalised Floral Memorial LED Candle Bauble (£10.99)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, and a gentle light for the tree. This floral memorial bauble holds a flickering LED candle, so it glows on the tree. A name appears in title case, and a second line of message appears in fixed capitals. A battery is included, and it is ready to hang at 8 x 9 x 8 cm. It is a gentle way to remember a parent or grandparent at Christmas.

Best for: Anyone remembering a parent or grandparent.

Personalised Photo Upload Acrylic Decoration (£9.49)

Easy to wrap and lovely to open, this photo decoration has your picture on acrylic. You upload your photo, then add two lines of text. Text prints as entered, so avoid all capitals, and check the spelling before you order, because it is made just for them. A ribbon is included, in a colour that may vary, and it comes in a black gift box. Remove the clear protective film before use.

Best for: Photo keepsakes for the tree.

A personalised LED candle, a mirrored tea light holder and a black lantern all give a soft glow at Christmas. Each one can carry your own words, so the remembrance feels personal and gentle.

Personalised Christmas Memorial LED Candle (£15.99)

A keepsake they'll hold on to. This frosted glass candle has a wax LED with a lifelike amber flame effect, so it gives a soft glow with no real flame. Add three personalised lines, with the first line printed in capitals. The Christmas wording is already set, so you only choose the words that matter most to you. It takes 2 AA batteries and is 7.5 x 12 x 7.5 cm.

Best for: Remembering a loved one at Christmas.

Personalised In Loving Memory Tea Light Holder (£13.99)

A charming pick for them. This mirrored glass tea light holder measures 10 x 10 x 6.1 cm, and the words In Loving Memory are already printed on it. You add two personalised lines, such as a name and a date, printed exactly as you type them. The tea light is not included, so add your own. It is a simple, quiet way to keep their memory close at Christmas.

Best for: Quiet remembrance at Christmas.

Personalised Robins Appear Memorial Lantern (£15.99)

Hand-picked for them. This black lantern has a flickering flame effect that is battery-powered, and it comes with a hoop so you can hang it up. You can add four lines of personalisation, with the first line appearing as you enter it and the other three in capitals. It is 10.3 x 27 x 10.3 cm, made of matt plastic, and for indoor use only. Batteries are not supplied, so you will need 3 AAA batteries.

Best for: Indoor remembrance for family.

Personalised keepsakes that honour a loved one at Christmas can be gentle, lasting pieces with room for a name or a few words. These picks are wooden and ceramic ornaments and a photo frame. Each one has space for your message, so the memory is written in your words.

Personalised Christmas Memorial Star Ornament (£9.49)

A keepsake they'll hold on to. This wooden star comes with its ribbon, so it is ready to hang on a tree. You can add five lines of your own words. Lines one and two print exactly as you type them, while lines three to five appear in capitals. The line 'The brightest star in the sky' is already printed, so you only choose the words that are personal to them.

Best for: Families decorating a memorial tree.

Personalised Beyond The Stars Wooden Star (£9.49)

Something a little different for a family who want a few simple words. This wooden star carries the fixed line 'Love you to the moon, miss you beyond the stars', and you add three lines of your own text. It measures 15 x 15 x 0.4 cm, with the ribbon included, so it is ready to hang. The rustic finish may show slight imperfections, which gives it a rustic look.

Best for: Families remembering a loved one.

Personalised Heavenly Peace Heart Decoration (£8.49)

Great to pop in a stocking or hang on the tree. This small ceramic heart carries the fixed words 'SLEEP IN Heavenly PEACE', with a name and a year added beneath them. It measures 7.7 x 7 x 0.3 cm and comes with a ribbon, though the ribbon colour may vary. Because the name and year are printed as you enter them, please avoid all capitals. It suits a quiet moment at Christmas when you want to say their name.

Best for: Stocking fillers for remembrance.

Personalised Robin Memorial Cross Ornament (£11.99)

Our pick for remembering someone at Christmas, this wooden memorial cross has the fixed words 'Robins Appear When Loved Ones Are Near', which cannot be changed. You add five lines of your own, and all the text prints in fixed uppercase. It measures 13.5 x 18.2 x 3 cm and is made just for them, so check the spelling before you buy. The fixed line gives the cross its gentle meaning, and your lines make it personal.

Best for: Anyone who loves robins.

Personalised Robin Hinged Wooden Frame (£18.99)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use, this hinged wooden frame has a watercolour robin design. It holds a 6x4 photo on one side, so you can put a picture of them where the family can see it. Add five lines of your own, which print in fixed uppercase. The frame measures 24.4 x 17 x 1.2 cm and is made to order with your words, so check them before you buy. It suits a shelf at Christmas.

Best for: Photos on display at Christmas.

Every gift at a glance: who it suits best and how it is made and sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Personalised Glass Reindeer Bauble (£9.49)	Families wanting a simple memorial	Made to order
Personalised Name Reindeer Glass Bauble (£9.49)	Friends remembering someone special	Made to order
Personalised Floral Memorial LED Candle Bauble (£10.99)	Anyone remembering a parent or grandparent	Made to order in 7 to 10 days
Personalised Photo Upload Acrylic Decoration (£9.49)	Photo keepsakes for the tree	Made to order
Personalised Christmas Memorial LED Candle (£15.99)	Remembering a loved one at Christmas	Made to order
Personalised In Loving Memory Tea Light Holder (£13.99)	Quiet remembrance at Christmas	Made to order
Personalised Robins Appear Memorial Lantern (£15.99)	Indoor remembrance for family	Made to order
Personalised Christmas Memorial Star Ornament (£9.49)	Families decorating a memorial tree	Made to order
Personalised Beyond The Stars Wooden Star (£9.49)	Families remembering a loved one	Made to order
Personalised Heavenly Peace Heart Decoration (£8.49)	Stocking fillers for remembrance	Made to order
Personalised Robin Memorial Cross Ornament (£11.99)	Anyone who loves robins	Made to order
Personalised Robin Hinged Wooden Frame (£18.99)	Photos on display at Christmas	Made to order

1. Type your words on the gift's page: a name, a date or a short message. Each box shows its character limit as you type, and a tag above the boxes shows your exact words before you add the gift to your basket.
2. A UK maker personalises it to order, printing or engraving exactly what you typed. Please check spelling, capitals and dates: we print the words as they are.
3. It's sent by tracked delivery, to you or straight to them.

We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so the boxes accept letters, numbers and simple punctuation. If a personalised gift arrives damaged, faulty or not as you typed it, we remake it or refund it in full (returns).

Most personalised gifts take 1 to 5 working days to make (a few take 7 to 10; each product page shows its own time), then 1 to 2 working days by Royal Mail Tracked 24, so order early for Christmas. Every product page shows when to expect your gift before you pay.

Personalised gifts travel as their own tracked parcel, for £7.95, and over £60 of gifts we pay the first £6 of delivery. To send a gift straight to them, give their address at checkout and add a free e-card with your message. Our delivery page has every making time and price in one place.

Personalised memorial baubles, LED candles, wooden stars and photo frames give a gentle way to remember a loved one at Christmas, whether for yourself or a grieving friend or relative. Pick your favourite above, type their name or your message, and we'll make it and send it straight to them, with a free e-card if you like. More ideas: Personalised bauble ideas · Personalised Christmas gifts for grandparents.