Useful resources

Many of the items referred to in this booklet can be purchased through the Winston’s Wish website or from our resources catalogue (call 01242 515157 for a copy).

Memory boxes
We have developed three unique designs and two blank canvas memory boxes which will appeal to children, young people and adults alike.

Little Box Of Big Thoughts
A box with a variety of cards; some are simply blank, others have helpful prompts like “I love you because ...” This is a simple way to create meaningful memories of important relationships.

Other resources

Memory book template
A memory book template which can be completed and placed in a child’s memory book can be downloaded from the Remember Me When I’m Gone website. (www.remembermewhenimgone.org).

Memory books
Priceless Treasures (www.pricelesstreasuresonline.com) produces a range of memory books for parents and grandparents to complete as a record of things and people who give meaning to their life.

Films and Tributes                                                                                                                                                                                                            Remember Me When I'm Gone (www.remembermewhenimgone.co.uk) offers the chance to work with TV professionals to create a unique gift that will become a lasting comfort. Their films and tributes celebrate lives and can help families remember a special person.

Online tools
One Certainty (https://www.onecertainty.com/en) is an online tool that helps people prepare for the end of life. As well as helping you think through important decisions about practicalities, the service and wishes, it is a secure online haven in which to save messages of love and memories that will be treasured by friends and families for years to come.