Memory stones for guests to write on

Place flat stones and waterproof pens near the entrance or memory table. Invite guests to write a word, initials, or a short line.

Children may draw. That makes the ritual open to every age.

Keep together or take home

Some families gather the stones in a bowl or jar at home. Others let each guest take one stone as a personal keepsake.

Choose what fits your wishes and mention it briefly in the invitation or on the day.

A place in the garden

Later you can set the stones in the garden around a plant or marker. The gesture stays visible without needing long explanations each year.