Best Gifts for a Beloved Teacher After Loss

Whether you are looking for a gift for your child’s teacher or a teacher of your own, past or present, a tasteful sympathy gift is a meaningful way to acknowledge their role in your life and your compassion for them.

When a teacher suffers a loss, a gift can be a tangible expression of the many ways they have helped you or your children, while at the same time, letting them know you are thinking of them at a difficult time. We’ve curated this list of five appropriate and affordable items with gifts from $16.99 to $65.

Teachers work tirelessly to help us learn. A simple sympathy gift is both a thank you and an expression of support in return.

1. A Memorial Tree

When you give a beloved teacher a tree, you are showing your care and concern not only for them, but also for the planet. In partnership with American Forests, Afterall purchases an additional tree for each one you select. A single Memorial Tree comes with an e-certificate that acknowledges your gift and the loved one being honored. You can also purchase a grove of five trees or a legacy wood of ten.

 2: ‘Just a Little Something’ Care Package

For a gift that’s thoughtful while appropriately personal, consider a gift box with tasty treats like the “Just a Little Something” care package. This care package has coffee, tea, and cookies and other items that encourage a moment of respite in the midst of grief. This box is just one of several we’ve curated with our partner, Beyond Words, a leader in premium self-care products.

3: Forever Loved Candle

The Forever Loved Custom Candle is a small but thoughtful token of your care and concern for a treasured teacher. It can be personalized with the name of their lost loved one. They’ll appreciate the refreshing citrus blend of orange and lemon peel scent, with finishing notes of grapefruit, mandarine, tangerine, lime, and peach.

4: Eternal Love Heart Keepsake

For a small item that can be a reminder of the teacher’s loved one, the Eternal Love Heart Keepsake is available in three colors and has an angel wing motif along with space for their loved one’s name. The hearts can be carried in a pocket or displayed in a home to keep the memories nearby.

5. Tranquil Reflections Vase

The Tranquil Reflections Vase can be filled with flowers or displayed on its own and personalized with a name and important dates as well as a loving sentiment of your choice (20 characters maximum in length). The teacher in your life can keep it near on a desk at school or at home.