Bereavement Bear, personalized
- Description
- How it works
We know it is hard to lose a loved one. Keep their memory alive with a bereavement bear made entirely from their clothing. These bears are by far the closest to our hearts to make- we hope each bear we make bring comfort and happy memories for every member of the family. Includes custom personalization on each foot.
With careful attention to detail and quality workmanship, you can trust your loved ones clothes with the team here at The Patchwork Bear. Every stitch is sewn with love & respect, and we hope each bear we make for you brings comfort and happy memories for your entire family.
Your finished bereavement bear measures a perfectly huggable 17 inches tall and features embroidered eyes and nose for added charm and safety.
HOW IT WORKS
- Place your order today!
- We email shipping instructions and a printable order form
- Send us: 1-2 adult (or 4-8 child) size clothes with the order form
- Please allow 6-8 weeks to create your bear (+shipping time)
WHY CHOOSE US
- We are the ORIGINAL memory bear company, started in 2003 with the goal of saving your memories by up-cyling favorite clothes. You can trust our experience, talent and heart when it comes to saving your memories.
- Your clothes are received and signed for by a real person, not left outside by shipping carriers with the threat of weather damage or theft
- We have a professional sewing studio with a small, talented team of designers and makers who share the joy of creating keepsakes for you
- We encourage your design input and requests and love to hear stories about the memories made in the clothes you send.
- We are one of Oprah's Favorite Things and Creative Child Magazine's Product of the Year
**If you would like to give a Memory Bear as a gift, please order our Memory Bear Gift Kit. (It's the same as this memory bear, just packaged for gift giving!)
Step 1: Order your keepsake product
Step 2: We email shipping instructions and an order form
After your order is processed, we EMAIL shipping instructions & a printable order form.
(Gift Kits will ship in 2-3 days and include an order form, shipping instructions & mailing bag)
Step 3: Send your clothes to the patchwork bear
All packages sent to us are signed for upon receipt and kept in a safe, indoor location. We know your clothes are irreplaceable and we take great care throughout the process
Step 4: receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!
Please allow 4-6 weeks for memory bears & animals; 8-12 weeks for quilts & bags. May take longer during holidays (Oct-Dec).
CONTACT US if you have a specific deadline or any questions. We can't wait to help you save your memories!
93 Reviews
Customer Reviews
My father just passed away 6 weeks ago at age 97. He loved his sports and supported all the Miami teams. The Patchwork Bear company put together a beautiful bear for his granddaughter using all the materials I sent them from his clothing and was even able to include a saying to his granddaughter that “Grandpa loves you to the moon and back”. This bear is to be cherished forever!
Well done Patchwork Bear! And thanks for the quick turnaround!
Jen and Team…these bears have been a great part of my healing and grieving journey. I’ve had 5 bears made. The experience of choosing clothes, sending them away, and getting them back as a way to hug my husband and share with family has been incredible. Thank you!
So wonderfully and thoughtfully made. Just perfect. Grandkids loved it.
I absolutely love my memory bear. And being able to have my mom's signature added just makes it even more special. Thank you ❤️
I got 4 bears in memory of my mother. One for my dad, brother, niece and myself. The bears are cuddly and soft and full of memories. Thank you!
Wow! I ordered three bears to be made from Grandma's two outfits. I am overjoyed at the details and workmanship of these bears. They are amazing!! Everytime I look at them, I think of her. Thank you Patchwork Bear for providing your special talents in making so many people happy with the memories so close to our hearts.
My memory bear for my dad was everything I expected and I am in love with it! Thank you!!!
The bear was beautifully designed and brought back so many memories of my dad who passed away recently.
why us?
Why choose The Patchwork Bear to make your custom keepsake?
The Patchwork Bear has been trusted to turn your favorite clothes into keepsakes since 2005 and understand your clothing is irreplaceable- full of stains and memories. We take the utmost care of your clothes in every step of the process from receiving the clothes, to design, to creation and delivery.
We know it is difficult to send your clothes away to be cut up, but you can trust that our talented design team will transform them into a keepsake you will love. We get to know you through the clothes you send and our goal is to create custom products from clothing that will bring back happy memories.
award winning
One of Oprahs's Favorite Things
If OPRAH trusts us, you can too! In 2017, we were thrilled to have our Memory Bear chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things.
Our products have received numerous awards and recognition, notably the Creative Child Product of the Year and Oprah's Favorite Things List.
