Memorial & sympathy gift idea
A gentle way to keep someone close
When someone is gone, it helps to hold on to the moments that were theirs. A memorial star map shows the sky over a day that mattered in their life, drawn exactly as it was. It is a calm, beautiful thing to give a grieving family.
Which day should you choose?
- The day they were born: a celebration of their whole life.
- Their wedding day, for a surviving partner.
- The day they passed, if the family finds comfort in it. Ask gently first.
- A shared memory, such as a holiday or a last evening together.
Words that work
Always With Us
Forever among the stars.
In Loving Memory
Margaret Ellis · 1956–2025
Design tips
- The In Memory template uses a quiet black theme with no frame.
- Ivory or paper textures suit a softer, more hopeful tone.
- Pets count too: map the day a beloved dog or cat came home.
How to get it
Design and preview free in the editor. When you’re happy, click Download and pay by card, Apple Pay or PayPal. You get a 300 DPI PNG, an exact-size PDF and an SVG straight away.
Questions
What is a thoughtful sympathy gift that isn’t flowers?
A memorial star map showing the sky on a day that mattered in the person’s life, with their name and dates. It lasts, and it is personal to them.
Can I make a star map for a pet that has died?
Yes. Choose the day they came home or their birthday, and add their name.
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Try it now. It’s free to design.
Enter a date, time and place and watch the real sky appear.