Create a living memorial. Plant a tree or a flower garden in the name of the person who has passed. Identify and prepare the person or people who will be tending to the watering and care of the memorial. As each year passes, the deceased will be remembered in light of the growth of the plant.
Design an online memorial. Using the Internet, you can create a memorial of the deceased with photographs, poems and personal messages submitted by visitors. The benefits are numerous, as the Internet reaches a wider audience and is more public. Examples include a memorial Facebook page or blog.
Purchase a plaque. The plaque can be personalized in honor of the person. It can be placed outside in front of a living memorial or inside the school in a highly visible area. There are multiple websites for purchasing and designing plaques, such as thememorialplaque.com.
Personalize an item. Unique memorials pay tribute to the deceased one's interests. Donated library books, sports equipment or a bird feeder are examples. One school decorated a kindergarten teacher's rocking chair with pictures and messages from the students. Because memorials are for the living to help in the grieving process, it is best to have students contribute to the memorial in an active way.
Honor the message. For a historical and influential person, you can design a memorial with a quote or important message. For example, for Martin Luther King, a plaque might include a passage from his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.