Ideas for funeral memorials that are not flowers.

[CNECloneFan]

Thread title is self explanatory but I have a friend who's mother passed away,my wife and I want to get something for them but feel that flowers are a bit over done and also that after the funeral they become a burden for the family. Any ideas on alternatives? Or are flowers just a solid go to?
Thanks

Make a donation in her name to some cause she believed in. SPCA, for example.