How do you express your condolences when a loved one passes away? Everyone has different ways to cope with loss, but when the unthinkable happens, a thoughtful gift can bring comfort. To help you find the right words and give a unique sympathy gift, we put together this guide to the best sympathy gifts, made by people who know.

The Providence Cookie Company THANK YOU GOURMET COOKIE GIFT($25): Thanks is the ultimate expression of appreciation - a heartfelt thank you to someone you care about. Our gourmet cookies say it all. Available in five flavors, these elegant, individually wrapped treats appeal to the senses and are as delicious as they are nutritious. A perfect gift for coworkers, clients, or friends and family.

The Bright Hour:Reading a beautiful memoir about a person who is facing imminent death is not light reading, especially when you know that the author does not live to see the publication of her book. However, reading a stunning book with their insightful, witty, and compassionate views of what it takes to be a friend, a daughter, a mother, a wife, how to keep living even when in great pain, and how to just care, knowing that your days are truly numbered is beyond eye-opening.

Panera Bread Gift Card($$25): The Panera Bread Card is the perfect gift for any occasion. Panera's fresh, artisan breads are baked from scratch every day in every bakery-cafe. The convenient design of our eGift Cards allows you to send them quickly and easily via email.

Woodstock Chimes AGMS The Original Guaranteed Musically Tuned Amazing Grace Chime, Medium, Silver($42): The Woodstock Chimes AGMS The Original Guaranteed Musically Tuned Amazing Grace Chime is a precision tuned mouth blown wind chime with a versatile choice of songs, including Amazing Grace (the most requested song choice), America the Beautiful, Brahms' Lullaby, and Claire de Lune. Handcrafted from meticulously selected, high quality materials.

The Honest Company Truly Calming Lavender Bubble Bath Tear Free Kids Bubble Bath: ($11): This bubbles up really fast in your bath, so a little goes a long way! I notice after my bath, my skin feels smooth. The scent is VERY mild.The Honest Company's Truly Calming Lavender Bubble Bath Tear-Free Kids Bubble Bath is an extra gentle way to clean and soothe your child's skin.

Whole Foods Market Gift Card: Surprise someone special with the gift of natural and organic food, delivered via email. Whole Foods Market Gift Cards are a convenient way to pay for your groceries online, securely and quickly, whenever you want. Your gift card will be available to use right away so that your friend or family member can start shopping right away.

HOME GROWN Bonsai Tree Kit($35):Great quality materials. Cute little bamboo pots with drip trays, seed envelopes, id tags, and instructions. I bought it as a gift and the recipient absolutely loved it; it's such a sweet little set. I took it out of the box it came in and set them up on a little acacia drip tray, so it looked even more appealing. I don't know how the seeds will work yet, she only planted them a few days ago in the soil provided. It will be some time before I'll know if they're viable or not, but so far so good.

Wind Chime($24): Easily hang from any indoor or outdoor surface and enjoy the sound of the summer breeze as it flows through multiple agate slices. As a natural stone product, color patterns will vary. Each chime comes with ring for easy hanging on tree branches, outdoor structures or indoors.

LifeAround2Angels Bath($27): Here's a great Way to start or add to Your bath supply. These Bombs are made by hand in the USA and come packed in a cute storage Bucket. Make your Own Baths and Bubble Baths, mix with your favorite Soap, shower gel or anything you like. Great for Gifts or Personal pampering.