Retirement Gifts

After decades of alarm clocks, commutes and meetings that could have been an email, retirement deserves a proper send-off. These funny retirement gifts are for the colleague, parent or friend who is finally clocking off for good. They're scented candles with cheeky messages about what retirement really means, from pension pay to spending the kids' inheritance.

Retirement gifts for colleagues

Office leaving collections often end up as a voucher and a card. A funny candle on top makes the presentation more memorable and gives the room a laugh. "Retirement pay is shit" is ideal for the colleague who has been counting down the days for years.

Retirement gifts for mum and dad

"Please don't spend my inheritance" is the one for parents planning cruises, campervans and long lunches. It's affectionate teasing, and it usually ends up on display in the living room.

What makes a good retirement gift?

The best retirement presents look ahead rather than back. Think about what they'll do with their free time: golf, gardening, travel, grandchildren or finally reading all those books. A candle pairs well with something linked to that hobby, such as a garden voucher, a travel journal or a round of golf, so the gift celebrates the next chapter.

Do it with a card

A retirement card is where the team can write their memories, and it's often kept long after the gifts are used. We design our own funny retirement cards, including golf, camping, fishing and camper van themes.

Some messages contain swearing, so read the wording before picking one for a relative who might not see the funny side.

Make it a complete present with retirement cards, funny retirement cards, leaving cards for colleagues, all posted from the UK.