Whether you recently lost a loved one or they passed away a few years ago, whenever their birthday rolls around it can be a particularly difficult day. Writing them a card with happy heavenly birthday wishes can be a great way to help make you feel closer them or serve as a way to celebrate their life.
Happy birthday. Behold how good and how pleasant it is to live another year in righteousness. A prayer for you on your birthday: May God bless you and grant you long life, prosperity and happiness for all your days! As God made the heavens, he chose this blessed day for your birth.
After your parent passes away, you can memorialize your time with them through creative efforts such as songs, books, art, dinners, etc. You may also honor them with a funeral or memorial service, a creative urn, jewelry made from ashes, and times together with family and friends.
What does the Bible say about a person's birthday?
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day the Lord acted; we will rejoice and celebrate in it!” The Good News: God created mankind and the Earth, so we owe him our utmost gratitude! Rejoice for another year of birth and give up a prayer of thanks.
A death anniversary marks the day a loved one passed away. Much like a birthday, it's used to recognize someone special but often focuses on their entire life and the legacy they left behind. A death anniversary is a way for surviving family and friends to remember their lost loved ones.
How do you say happy birthday to someone you miss?
“I'm so sorry I missed your birthday! You know how special you are to me, and it pains me that I missed your day. I hope you had a wonderful time full of birthday fun. Happy belated birthday!”
How do you honor your dead grandma on her birthday?
Host a family party
Ask your family to bring one of their favorite photos or memories written down. If you're religious, You can share memories and offer prayers. A rock garden or altar would also be a nice way to honor grandma at the party, too.
When you do something in honor of someone who passed away?
The simple choice is to use 'In Memory Of' only when someone has passed away and you want the commemoration to remind everyone who hears about it of their legacy. Use “In Honor Of' whenever you want to focus on the fact that you give them credit and honor for this action, whether they're alive or dead.
In a tribute, write about the person's best qualities and successes in life. Share how they changed your life or made you a better version of yourself. Summon admiration for their life's work and what it meant to them.
There is nothing like an eternal birthday. I don't mean a birthday party that lasts forever, but a birth day that begins a life without end —the day you put your faith in Jesus.
As we celebrate your birthday, I give thanks to God for placing you in my life. May your day be filled with joy, reflection, and hope for the year ahead, and may He continue to bless you and watch over you all the days of your life.
