OUR MEMORIAL WALL
This page is a space where you can meet some of the beautiful souls behind the pieces we craft.
We invite you to click on the images below and take a moment to read these personal stories, shared with love.
The HoH Memorial Wall
Alun's Dad
Thank you so much for making my ring in memory of my lovely dad who sadly passed away in April with dementia and Alzheimer’s, I now have dad close by, thank you
-Alun Charnock
Sula
Sula, My Bengal Cat. Sula came into my life 20 years and 9 months ago. She was the most adorable, energetic, vocal cat I’d ever come across. When the time came for her to leave this earth, I was beside myself. Ever since receiving my necklace I’ve felt peace and calm knowing she is always with me. The most beautiful piece of jewellery I’ve ever seen. Just like her, I will treasure and wear forever x
-Rebecca Teasdale
Ollie
Our Springer Spaniel Ollie unfortunately had stomach cancer, after his untimely passing I had his ashes put in a blue dog bone that I wear all the time. Our gorgeous prince is missed and loved lots every single day.
-Katie Perkins
Sally's Dad
My beautiful ashes necklace was made so my darling dad, who passed 5 years, could be with me every day.
-Sally Parker
Albie Arthur Marriott
My ring was made in the memory of my beautiful youngest brother Albie Arthur Marriott , we lost him last Christmas 12 days after his 26th birthday which would of been on 10/12/2023 and he passed on my poor middle brothers birthday 22nd December, I miss him so much I already bought a ring just after he passed away, but want another one as I have twin daughters who have said if anything happens to me who will get uncle Albies ring I said well as I have his ashes still I’ll get another made, he is missed by everyone but I feel most heartbroken and found it very very hard to cope still to this day with his passing, he was away a lot at sea as he was in merchant navy we are/was so proud of him bc and always will be he was the kindest person I knew, now he’s the kindest soul waiting to see me again one day for a big Albie bear hug 💙
-Alicia Marriott
Denise
My beautiful Mum Denise, The most amazing mum and nan anyone could wish for who we lost suddenly in October 2024. Hand on heart created the perfect keepsake containing her ashes. Which I will hold close to me forever. I miss you beyond words mum xxx
- Katie
Thea
When we adopted Thea she was a year old she was an ex stray but she lived the most spoilt life while she lived with us. She was always shouting about something usually where’s her treat or food and if she wanted a cuddle or attention she made sure you knew about it, she had the loudest purr. It was such a sad day when she passed away suddenly the house is definitely a lot quieter. Hand on heart jewellery made such a lovely keepsakes from her paw prints and it’s a lovely way to keep our ball of crazy fluff close to us.
-Andrea Antoniou
Gerry
My dad Gerry. He passed away unexpectedly in September 2021. He was an eccentric chap, who enjoyed spending time down at his allotment tending to his chickens, and spending time with his Grandchildren. I miss the old fart!
-Katie
Ed
I had a ring made with the ashes of Ed the Floof, my fabulous fluffy cat. He was sweet, friendly, fluffy and just the most affable little soul in the world. We rescue the special (kidney, heart, age-related, semi-feral, etc) cats that no one else wants from the rescue homes. I think we currently have our 19th rescue cat!! A large part of the reason we could do it was because Ed helped us so much - he socialised them, sat with them when they were poorly and always found a way to be as snuggly as possible with all of them (sometimes he was over-friendly and got told off!) He was our friend for 10 years - and that is the best way to describe him. If you were sad he’d appear and let you cry on his fur and lick and snuggle you until you were ok. He was curious about everything and had absolutely no interest in self-preservation - he would spend a lot of time too close to candles and fires! He got progressively deafer and used to knock things off every surface going; he had a particular interest in attacking glasses. When we were ill he would spend all his time with us - honestly he spent as much of his time with us whenever he could. I think we only spent a few nights apart because a holiday wasn’t a holiday without Ed. He was called all sorts - Edna, the Ed-nurse (because he was so good when we were ill), Eddle, Fluffy potato and sometimes Princess Fluffypants or Queen Edmerelda!! He was the first on your lap when you sat down and then that was it until he moved. I used to start my nighttime routine with him staggering up me while I was lying in bed. He’d settle on my chest and demand head snuggles - he loved being brushed on his face and chin and could take any amount of it. Then when it was time to sleep, he’d move next to me and I’d go to sleep with my hand on him. In the morning he’d be there again on my chest staring at me! He was joy and peace bundled up into a fluffy fabulous creature. People often commented on how beautiful he was (which he definitely was - the eyes and the fur were amazing) but it was all about the character for us and that’s what we’re missing so much. When we got him he was about 8 and when we said goodbye he was 18. He was rescued from the street by Celia Hammond rescue charity. He was lucky to have survived and I think other rescues might not have gone to the lengths they did to save his life. But they did and it was at a time where we were ready to adopt a new cat. From the moment he arrived he was perfect for us and vice versa. He had FIV so we were very careful with every illness or infection - he just couldn’t fight them off. He later developed arthritis, diabetes, a permanent life-threatening ear infection which meant his ear canals were removed and he became fully deaf. But eventually the FIV did too much damage and his body had done what it could. He was always happy to see us - he would chirrup when he saw us - and we were always happy to see him. We’re both teachers and this is our first summer break without him in a decade - it’s going to be hard. He outlived all expectations, thrived in the love and security of our home, and became my fluffy best friend. We were always together. Saying goodbye to him continues to be incredibly difficult. This beautiful ring (the blue colour is the same as is his eyes) means he will be with me every day. I can’t tell you what it means to me. Here’s to Ed the Floof.
-Katie
Sarah's Mum
My beautiful ring was made in honour of my beautiful Mum. Her favourite colour was red, and she will forever be in my heart. I feel so much comfort from wearing my ring, and I know she is always with me.
- Sarah Hancock
Connie
Connie, our beautiful Daughter. Connie was born in January 2025 and when she was 2 weeks old, we discovered she had a life-limiting mitochondrial disease. She died when she was 4 weeks old. Connie's fight was so brave and graceful she never looked sick, until the very end. Her strength inspires us to keep going and look after her older Sister, Phoebe. I wear my necklace with her hand and foot print, every single day. I wear it with pride, and it helps me feel close to her. Thank you to everyone at 'Hand on Heart Jewellery' for making such a special item to keep forever 🤍.
- Kerry Taylor
David
I had a special ring in memory of my Dad, David. My Dad was the ultimate family man. Everything he did, he did for us. He was there whenever we needed picking up, cheering on, and fixing things. He was just there for us. He was our biggest supporter. A few years ago, he was diagnosed with dementia, and slowly he started to lose himself. He wasn’t able to do the things he loved anymore, and it broke him and left us heartbroken. But he fought, he laughed, he spent time with us all, holidays, days out, family meals, he was still there for us. In January, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and he died just 9 weeks later. It’s left such a massive hole in our family. I wanted something made that I could carry with me, I wanted to keep him close, I wanted him to still be a part of our everyday life, and so that I could take him places with us. The ring you created for me is beautiful beyond my expectations, and it’s something I can pass on to my daughter as she grows up. I can’t thank you enough, because of you, my dad is still with me every day, and I absolutely love it.












