My wonderful sister in law Juls, came up with a great idea to get the kids involved. We knew it would be overwhelming to have them involved in the service but thought it was important to have them do something. Grammy would have wanted that and it was important to the kids.
ML's aunt used to take them on "treasure hunts". She would wander the beach picking on treasure. It was one of her fondest memories of her aunt. This summer got a chance to go one one last treasure hunt with each of her grandchildren.
So, the kids put together one last treasure hunt for Grammy. We got a white canvas bag and had each of them draw a picture/ write a message on the bag. Then each one of them placed a treasure inside. Daughter painted a picture, and wrote a note on the back. Nephew had a rock form the beach where he went walking with Grammy. Son put in his 3 best pieces of sea glass. Older Niece wrote a letter and include a picture with a doll that Grammy had given her and littlest niece had a shell.
The treasure was buried with Grammy's ashes.
Afterwards the kids all sang a lullaby that Grammy sang to them--Pigeon House.
Grammy would have been proud!
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