Fitting tribute to a life?

[ratty]

A friend of mine's mother passed away yesterday after a long illness. Myself and some colleagues want to get a collection together but are shying away from flowers.

Any ideas for tributes to the departed that may be fitting?

[Ted Max]

It very much depends on the departed and her family. But ideas could include...

Commission a piece of music/ art.

Plant something in a favourite spot/ garden.

Make a donation in her name to a cause she would have supported.

[Tony.London Suburbs]

Maybe a bench with a small plaque on it to recognise a favourite place where she frequently liked to visit.

[sophiesofa]

I think Ted's suggestion for a donation is a good idea.

[daizie]

My 37 yr old friend was buried last Monday I gave her daughter some money

[SteveT]

A slow growing tree.