Nan Memorial Gifts

Grave Ornaments and Keepsakes for Nan

Families tend to look for a gift to display alongside Nan's graveside, and then get a keepsake that can be kept at home to remember her fondly. 

• Grave Ornaments for Nan: 15cm graveside plaque ornaments come in Nan, Nanny, Granny and Grandma versions and can sit beside a headstone or indoors. Grandma and Granny stone plaques are printed with her photo, and the Grandma lavender heart stone is hand-painted resin. There’s also a 20cm slate heart engraved with her name, hanging from a jute rope.
• Glass Hearts and Hanging Hearts: Large engraved glass hearts for Nan, Gran and Grandma come in silk-lined gift boxes. A small porcelain hanging heart for Gran, on a silver ribbon, is inexpensive enough for every grandchild to have their own.
• Lamps, Lanterns and Candles: A 22cm USB LED lamp for Nan or Gran arrives in a presentation box with an on and off switch. Photo night lights, rose and wildflower photo lanterns, and frosted candles printed with her photo and grey or rose-gold flowers complete the lighting.
• Frames for Nanny, Gran and Grandma: Oak-finish frames for Nan and Nanny carry the line “You taught me everything apart from how to live without you”. Dandelion frames and double 6x4 frames are here too, along with a frame engraved “Grandma & Grandad, In Loving Memory” and a Nanna and Grandad version.
• Butterfly Keepsakes: Linen cushions, tea light holders, photo albums and keepsake boxes share one butterfly design, made for Gran, Grandma and Nanny.
• Memory Boxes and Books: Vintage dandelion boxes, white feather boxes and large 30 x 20 x 13cm engraved boxes hold her jewellery and letters. Wooden guest books double as scrapbooks, and butterfly albums for 50 photos come in black, pink or white.
• Great-Grandma: Dandelion frames, Christmas ceramic hearts and a keepsake plaque are made for a great-grandmother too.

Which Nan Memorial Gift Suits Your Family?

This question depends on whether your Nan had a favourite type of flower, or design, and whether you’re looking for an indoor or indoor remembrance gift.

Tip: Check which name each design uses before you order. Most plaques and frames come in separate Nan, Nanny, Gran, Granny and Grandma versions.

Words for Nan’s Memorial

Wording on a Nan memorial often comes from the grandchildren, so it tends to be short and personal. Graveside ornaments and glass hearts take your own lines, while several frames keep their engraved verse and add only her name.

• “Nan, you taught us everything except how to live without you.”
• “Forever our Nan, loved by every one of her grandchildren.”
• “Granny, we hold your hand in our hearts.”
• “Loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.”
• “In memory of a wonderful Nana, [Name], [years].”

Remembering Grandad too? Explore our Grandad Memorial Gifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have gifts for Nanny, Granny and Grandma, not just Nan?

Yes. Most designs come in several versions, including Nan, Nanny, Nana, Nanna, Gran, Granny and Grandma, and some are made for a Great Grandma. Search for the name your family used to see every version.

Can a Nan's grave ornament stay on her grave all year?

Our graveside plaque ornaments and stone photo plaques are made for indoor or outdoor use, and the lavender heart stone is weather-resistant resin, which’ll be better for UK buyers. The listing for each ornament states whether it is suitable for outside.

What can grandchildren give together?

A large engraved glass heart with the grandchildren’s names on the personalised lines works well as a shared tribute. Pair it with a porcelain hanging heart for each grandchild to keep.

Can I send a Nan memorial gift to my mum or dad?

Yes. If your parent has just lost their own mother, add their address at checkout and we’ll post it straight to them, with no prices or invoice in the box.