- Trees can be planted at churches, schools or town halls
- Memorial bricks can be purchased at local stadiums or venues
- Town parks can have benches dedicated, or fields dedicated, etc.
- Zoos often have benches dedicated to children
- Classmates can order and wear wristbands, nametags, etc. in memory of their friend
- Car washes or street dances can be held, and the money donated to the family
- Charitable donations can be made in the child’s name
- Masses can be offered in a child’s memory
- Cards and notes can be made and sent to the family
- Clothing drives can be held in their honor
- Donate blood
- Donate to a shelter or food cupboard in their name
- A page can be dedicated in the school yearbook
- Awards can be given in honor of the child
- A candlelight remembrance ceremony can be held
- A fund can be established to assist with expenses
- Ribbons can be placed around trees throughout a neighborhood or town
- Streets can be renamed after a child
- Jersey numbers can be retired in memory of the child
- Sport seasons can be dedicated to the child
- Books can be purchased and donated to school or town libraries in memory of the child
- Donation can be made to the child’s siblings (college funds, etc.)
- Scholarships can be created in the child’s name
- Computer labs or equipment could be donated in their honor
- Athletic tournaments can be created or renamed in memory of the child
- Train for/participate in an athletic, musical or artistic competition; dedicate your performance to the child.
- Lifesaving equipment can be donated to fire departments, hospitals or schools in memory of the child