Christmas Gifts for Family Far Away: Thoughtful Ideas to Send This Year


When family lives far away, Christmas can feel bittersweet. You cannot be in the room when they open your gift, so the gift itself has to carry everything you want to say.

The best long-distance gifts are personal, beautiful and easy to send.

A portrait of their pet, delivered to their door

A framed portrait of their dog or cat is a gift that feels close, even from far away. It shows you remember the details of their everyday life, and it arrives ready to hang.

At Haven and Whiskers, you simply upload one photo, approve a preview and enter their address at checkout. We deliver the finished portrait directly to them.

Send a portrait to someone you miss

More ideas for family far away

A video message from the whole family, to watch on Christmas morning.

A photo book of the moments they missed this year.

A meal delivered from their favourite restaurant.

A plan to visit, written in a card with a date.

Closer than it feels

Distance makes personal gifts matter even more. A portrait of their pet tells them you are thinking of them and of the life they live. Order early, as international delivery takes a little longer before Christmas.

Order a custom pet portrait