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.

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The HoH Memorial Wall

A man in a blue shirt with white hair next to a woman in a black shirt with dark hair smiling. There is a red curtain in the background and disco lights

Dad

I lost my amazing dad, my world, my best friend in January, only five months after he became ill. It broke my heart in ways I never thought possible, the pain was unreal. I needed a way to always have him with me, to be able to hold him when I needed comfort, just as I always had when he was here. That’s when I turned to Hand on Heart. Having a necklace that’s always with me brings a little bit of comfort, knowing that my dad is still in my heart and I can hold him again. Thank you for giving me a beautiful piece of my life back.

-Anonymous 

Black and white dog holding a teddy in its mouth. Red carpet and pink and green flowers in the background.

Paddy

Paddy, we adopted him from Manchester Dogs Home when he was eight weeks old. He left us for Rainbow Bridge when he was 14. He saw me through the loss of my dad and my cousin and best friend, I still miss him even though we now have two new fur babies.

- Nicola Murphy

older man wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt next to an older woman with grey hair wearing a red top. There is wine bottles in a bar in the background.

Alan Edward Mayo

We were lucky enough to be able to celebrate Mum and Dad's Golden Wedding anniversary in 2023. Losing our beloved Dad this year has got to be the hardest event we have ever encountered as a family. Our Mum has struggled the most, losing her soulmate, her reason to wake and her partner in life. Being able to have Dad's handwriting brought to life on a beautiful piece of jewellery, telling our Darling Mum how much he loved her, with his unique handwriting, has been a real source of comfort for Mum, giving her the closeness to Dad she had been missing. Thank you.

-Deborah Mayo-Saunders
Man with grey hair, wearing sunglasses and smiling, navy polo shirt with white collar.

Alan Edward Mayo

Husband Dad Grandfather

- Deborah Mayo-Saunders

Lady with blonde straight hair and fringe smiling at the camera. She is wearing red lipstick and has dark eyeshadow on.

Amanda Whitley

I had my beautiful ring made in memory of my best friend Amanda Whitley who we lost in April. I will treasure it forever. Thank you for helping me feel like I will always have a little part of her with me now.

- Sharon Wodzinski

Two ladies sat in a car. Older lady to the left is wearing a beige jacket and glasses. The lady to the right has brown hair and is wearing a black jacket.

Loren's Nan

Made in memory of my Nan, the most special woman I have ever met. She will never be forgotten.

- Loren Fane 

Black cat with yellow eyes looking at the camera. Orange background, with orange leaves at the bottom of the photo.

Meeko

Made in memory of our fur baby, Meeko — my little shadow who was taken from us so unexpectedly. Now he will always be with me.

Man wearing grey hoodie and birthday badge. He has dark trousers on. He has brown hair and a brown beard, he is sat on grass.

Benjamin

My necklace is in memory of my son, Benjamin, who I sadly lost to suicide on 14/7/20 at the age of 25. Benjamin grew into a wonderful young man — kind, loving, and with a great sense of humour. He was always smiling and never showed his struggles. He is missed every single day.

- Trudi Stringer 

Dog sat on grassy field, backing onto the sea. White and brown spaniel.

Ella

My dog, Ella — taken far too soon.

- Karen Hayhurst

Small poodle, wearing teal bow tie and waistcoat. Stood on a red carpet to the aisle of a church.

Eric

My soul dog, Eric, who is always in my thoughts.

- Alice Martin 

Lady sat on grey backed wooden chair, she is wrapped in a red blanket, smiling and wearing glasses.

Mia's Nana

I had my jewellery made in honour of my beautiful nana, Maureen (1937–2022). My nana was my second mum. She protected me, fought for me, and showed me what true unconditional love is. With four children and five grandchildren, she was always busy and put her heart and soul into us. From childcare to doing housework for us out of pure kindness, she was a force to be reckoned with and somewhat of a local legend. Loved by many, she lived a good and happy life. She lost her battle with vascular dementia in June 2022 at 84 years old, and her passing has left a void that nothing will ever fill. This necklace helps me feel like she is always with me and close to my heart. Thank you, Hand on Heart, for the stunning necklace. It truly is a tribute to my nana. I love you, Nana—to the moon, stars, and back again. Good night and God bless. 1937–2022.

- Mia Capaldi

Man wearing blue polo shirt to the left, he has white hair and white eyebrows. Girl to the right has long brown hair, she is wearing a navy t-shirt and has glasses on.

Grandad

My Grandad, the most important person in my life.

- Anonymous