Even after her death, I still felt called to send my sister Reiki. It brought comfort, connection, and healing.
I have a Reiki Box that I use to send healing to multiple people and situations at a time. I offer this as a free service for those who can’t afford to pay for a full, personal session. Whenever I send Reiki to the box, I mentally add the names of friends and family members who I have standing permission to send Reiki and feel moved to add.
I often added my sister’s name to my Reiki Box healing sessions. After she died last month, I was surprised to find that I still felt moved to add her name. Each time I sat down to my Reiki Box since her transition, I continued to send her energy. Since this urge had not left me, I decided that it was time to send Reiki just to her, set a clear intention for a full session, and make it personal.
I have created a remembrance box that includes some of her personal items (including a couple of crystals I had gifted her), a lock of her hair, and a pendent with some of her ashes in it. I prepared my space and placed the remembrance box on my Reiki table. Then I grounded myself, said an affirmative prayer, and activated the flow of Reiki with my usual symbols and intentions.
I imagined my sister’s spirit receiving the energy and a sense of light, comfort, and love. I let my hands hover over the box, moving slowly and gently. I asked for healing, peace, and any unresolved energy to be released in divine timing.
If you'd like to try something similar, here's a simple way to send Reiki to Someone who has passed:
Gather items that remind you of your loved one if you wish. These might include photos, small belongings, or objects that carry sentimental energy like jewelry, letters, or in my case, crystals and a lock of hair.
Create a sacred space. Light a candle, play calming music, and center yourself through prayer or breathwork.
Use Reiki Symbols to make an energetic connection. Make the connection in the same way you would for a distance healing session.
Set your intention. Speak from your heart. You might say something like, “I send this Reiki to [name], in honor of their spirit, for peace, love, and continued healing across time and space.”
Activate Reiki. Use the techniques from your training. Trust that Reiki will go where it’s needed.
Hold the space. Let yourself feel. Tears may come. Memories might surface. This is part of the healing.
Close with gratitude. Thank your loved one, your guides, and Reiki itself for the connection.
Doing this helped me move through some of the grief I feel over the loss of my sister’s physical presence. It gave me a sense of closeness and peace. I felt like I was still able to care for her in a meaningful way. I also noticed that my own heart began to heal in a deeper way after offering the session.
If you’re exploring how Reiki can support you in new or personal ways, especially after loss, I encourage you to be open. Reiki is not limited by time, space, or even the veil between life and death. It is a gentle and effective tool for love and connection.
If you're unsure how to begin or need support discovering new ways to use Reiki, I invite you to try a Reiki mentoring session with me. Together, we can explore what’s possible and help you grow in confidence as a Reiki practitioner. There is no one right way, only the way that feels right for you.