The Best Retirement Gifts for 2023

After spending most of their life working, the new freedom of retirement comes with joy, excitement and sometimes uncertainty. This is their time to go on the trip they always wanted to or move somewhere they always dreamed of!

However, it may be hard to leave their old work life behind. We found the best gifts for a new retiree that will show support from their past coworkers as they transition into their new retired life.

Wind Chime

Ahh, the sweet, sweet sound of retirement. Wait, no, that’s a retirement wind chime blowing in the breeze. Ring in their retirement with a personalized wind chime. Featuring a retirement quote and their name and retirement year, this wind chime had an adjustable striker that creates soft, soothing tones perfect for enjoying the warm retirement weather.

Bird Feeder

We can’t find a retired gardener who doesn’t want a custom bird feeder! Help the retiree lure in new birds with this personalized retirement bird feeder. The retirement bird feeder is engraved with the quote, “Retirement isn’t the end of the road, it’s the beginning of the open highway.” This bird feeder is a great reminder that the world is at their fingertips now.

Signature Board

If they didn’t just have coworkers, they made friends at the workplace, then a personalized retirement signature board is the ideal gift. Made of quality vegan leather and wood, this retirement wall sign is engraved with, “A truly great coworker is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget” and is personalized with their name and a short message from you. Pass this retirement wall sign around for everyone in the office to sign for the retiree to remise on the memories after they are gone.

Lantern

For good reason, our personalized retirement lantern is our most popular retirement gift. The retiree lantern is crafted with quality wood and stainless-steel copper or black top finish which makes the lantern an elegant gift. Plus, it features an engraved quote, “May you be proud of the work you’ve done, the person you are and the different you’ve made.” An LED candle is included for hours of glowing light.

Wooden Heart

For the retiree who you know still won’t be able to get away from their desk or who will find other ways to keep working, this retirement wooden heart makes a unique décor piece for a desk. This wooden retired heart is personalized with a short message and their names, plus the quote, “Never underestimate the different you’ve made and the lives you’ve touched.”

Whiskey Decanter

Finally, a conventional retirement that he will love to use. This 25 oz retirement whiskey and bourbon decanter is laser engraved with “Officially Retired” and the retiree’s name. Pair with a bottle of their favorite bottle of whiskey to create the ideal retirement gift for a whiskey connoisseur.

Picture Frame

You can never go wrong with a picture frame and photo of the whole office. This cheeky “These People Will Miss You” picture frame is made of quality vegan leather and is perfect for displaying on a desk or mantel. The retired picture frame is a one-of-a-kind keepsake for the retiree, especially if they spent many years at their current workplace.

Journal

While taking on their retirement journeys the retiree would love to write down all of their memories and experiences. A personalized retirement journal is an uncommon gift they will love to write in. With an engraved retirement quote, this journal is also customized with a short message from their coworkers, so they can still feel their presence after they leave. 

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