When you lose someone special, words often fall short. That’s why more people are turning to handmade memorial gifts — personal, meaningful keepsakes that help keep a loved one’s memory alive. Whether it’s for a parent, partner, friend or even a cherished pet, these items offer quiet comfort in tough times.
Here at Shellmon, we design and create a wide range of memorial keepsakes, each one handmade with thought and care. Whether it includes ashes, names, photos, dates or just a simple heartfelt message, every item is made to honour someone’s memory properly.
Popular Handmade Bereavement Gifts
Our most requested handmade memorial gifts include:
- Resin Heart Plaques – often made with feathers, ashes or personal messages.
- Engraved Memorial Keyrings – small enough to carry, strong enough to hold memories.
- Custom Ashes Bracelets – discreetly worn, lovingly made.
- Memorial Keepsake Teddies – especially comforting for children or those who need a cuddle.
Why Handmade Means More
Mass-produced grief gifts just don’t carry the same weight. A handmade keepsake feels more human — more honest. It tells the person receiving it that real care went into making something just for them. Most of our items can be fully personalised to suit your story. We’ve made items with hidden ashes, special birthstones, even tiny messages in bottles embedded in resin.
Many people also choose to gift these items to friends or relatives going through loss. If you’re not sure what to say, a keepsake speaks for you. And it lasts forever.
Supporting Grief with Action
If you’re looking for wider support beyond a gift, we recommend visiting Cruse Bereavement Support — a UK charity offering free help to those dealing with loss. Pairing a handmade keepsake with proper support can make all the difference.
Shop Memorial Keepsakes Online
You can view our full collection of memorial and bereavement gifts here. Everything is handmade in Dorset and shipped across the UK. If you have something specific in mind — from handwriting engraving to mixed-media resin creations — just drop us a message. We’ll do our best to make it happen.
Because some memories deserve more than just a photo. They deserve to be held.