Grieving Into the New Year: Holding Onto Memory, Welcoming Gentle Hope

As the clock counts down to midnight and fireworks fill the sky, many welcome the New Year with cheers, resolutions, and celebration. But if you’re grieving, this time of year can feel like a painful turning of the page—a new chapter without someone you love.

At Today Tomorrow & Always (TTA), we hold space for those walking into the New Year with heavy hearts. We know the ache of missing someone doesn’t vanish with the calendar change. Instead, grief often becomes more tender, more present, when the world expects joy.

 

It’s Okay If the New Year Feels Hard

The pressure to start fresh can feel overwhelming when you’re still carrying grief. You may feel torn between holding onto the past and moving forward, between remembering and rebuilding. Know this: you are not behind, and you are not alone.

Grieving in the New Year doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means you loved deeply—and that love still lives on in memory.

 

Gentle Ways to Carry Their Memory Into the New Year

1. Choose a Word or Intention That Includes Them

Instead of resolutions, try choosing a word or intention for the year that honours your connection. Words like “peace,” “connection,” or “presence” can guide your healing journey.

2. Create a Keepsake of Hope

Our handcrafted memorial jewellery and DNA keepsakes hold a physical piece of your loved one’s story—ashes, hair, fabric, flowers, even unused IVF embryos. Starting the year with a piece that grounds you in love can bring deep comfort.

3. Reflect on the Moments You Shared

Take time to revisit letters, photos, or recordings. Honour their memory by writing down stories or messages you want to remember, or ones you wish you could share.

4. Light a New Year Candle

As you welcome the New Year, light a candle for them. Speak their name. Share your hopes. Let it be a moment of remembrance and love.

5. Reach Out or Give Back

Sometimes connection helps ease the weight of loss. Consider joining a grief support space, volunteering, or even sharing your story with us at TTA. You never know who your journey might help.

 

Memory Pieces That Walk With You Into the Future

TTA’s mission is to help you hold your memories close—not to leave them behind, but to carry them forward. Our custom keepsakes are crafted with deep respect, from the most meaningful inclusions: the ashes of a parent, a baby lost too soon, the hair of a beloved pet, or flowers from a memorial.

Clients often say their keepsake became their anchor or quiet strength. A reminder they are never truly without the one they love.

Our turnaround time is typically 4–6 weeks from when we receive your inclusions, and we ship all items via express with signature for peace of mind. Each piece is made with care, compassion, and your unique story.

 

Walking Gently Into the Year Ahead

The New Year doesn’t have to be full of noise and bold goals. It can be slow. Tender. Intentional. Let your grief and love guide you. Let your memories live with you.

Whenever you’re ready, we’re here to help you create something beautiful to carry forward.

Today Tomorrow & Always – Making memories you can hold.

Begin your year with a keepsake that honours your journey. You are not alone.