Dia de los Muertos Decorations

Celebrate and remember your loved ones on Dia de los Muertos with a selection of authentic artisan decor and treats from Mexico! Find items to decorate your ofrenda and host your own Day of the Dead party.

The Ofrenda

This temporary altar is the central component of Dia de los Muertos and a way for family to celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed on. Ofrendas are decorated with traditional sugar skulls, candles and flowers, along with photos, food and personal items showcasing the interests of the relative or friend.

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Photographs

The Dia de los Muertos ofrenda is personalized with photos that depict the person being remembered but can also include photos of their friends and family, pets, even their favorite teams or celebrities! Find stylish, eclectic frames for your celebration that look so good you might consider displaying them all year.

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Calaveras And Sugar Skulls

Spanish for "skulls", calaveras are one of the main decorative elements of a Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and celebration. From festively painted ceramic or clay skulls from Mexico to homemade sugar skulls honoring the dead, these are scattered liberally on the altar and throughout the home.

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Marigolds

Referred to as "flor de muerto", it's believed that the scent of the bright orange marigold helps attract souls to the altar and that the bright color itself is a celebration of life. One of the most iconic symbols of the holiday, real and faux marigolds are a must for your Dia de los Muertos ofrenda and decorating.

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Papel Picado

Colorful cut paper sheets and banners are an iconic piece of Mexican decor. Made from cutting elaborate designs into stacked sheets of tissue paper, papel picado can be displayed alone or strung together to make banners. Used in a variety of celebrations in Mexico, papel picado is especially popular on Dia de los Muertos.

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Monarch Butterflies

The winter migration of monarch butterflies to the forests of Mexico happens to coincide with Dia de los Muertos. These butterflies have come to represent the souls of ancestors returning to visit and are a popular decor theme. Their bold patterns and colors look fantastic with bright marigolds and candy-colored skulls.

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Baked Goods & Treats

You can't have a celebration without food, and Dia de los Muertos is big on home-baked comforts. Besides the popular sweetbread known as pan de muerto, you can serve traditional Mexican cookies such as orejas, wedding cookies and conchas — and be sure to put out your loved one's favorite candy and baked goods.

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