You have lost someone you love deeply. We have too. While every grief journey is individual, we share a common experience and a passion to honor the memory of the person we loved. Memory JAR, a non-profit organization, was founded to help those who find themselves where we did in 2003. We were paralyzed by grief and in need of help and guidance in planning a memorial service for our son, who died in a tragic automobile accident. We also felt the need to honor him – more than just once a year on his birthday or on special occasions. The concept of Memory JAR grew from our desire to honor and recognize his contribution to our lives each and every day.

You have found a unique, free resource that is solely devoted to helping you memorialize your loved one. This site has been designed to support you in your journey. It contains pages of creative ideas for planning memorial and funeral services. We also offer gift items that can be purchased on-line. Corporate partners and private donations enable us to provide most of Memory JAR’s resources at no charge. The sale of customized gifts also off-sets operating expenses.

This site is an on-line community. We encourage you to Share Your Thoughts. We will post them on a regular basis, so that others who are grieving or planning funeral or memorial services can learn from your experience.

Every journey in life begins with a single step. Our personal journey, following our son’s death, led to the creation of Memory JAR. Our mission is to support others who have experienced loss. By visiting here often, you are taking important steps toward healing.

Thank you for joining our Memory JAR community.