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.

A dog with dark brown hair lying on a blue cushion with a light background

Pippy

My dog Pippy – he was with us from 1 and a half years old until he was 13 and a half. He went from being a scared little doggy to the most loved and cherished part of our family. He was always there waiting for us as we walked through the door, ready to greet us, and even when he got old and deaf, he learned to feel the vibrations when we came in and would be ready for us.For the last year and a half of his life, he couldn't be left alone, so one of us was always with him, which makes it so much harder now he’s gone. This jewellery will hopefully make me feel he is still with me, as we all miss him so much.My favourite thing was the cuddles he gave us whenever we needed them—or when he did—he would place his head under our chin to snuggle in.

-Coleen Harrington
A small black and brown haired dog sat on a brown sofa cushion, there is a line pattered light grey wallpaper in the background

Noble

Noble, my dog, had been with me for 10 years through everything. I felt so lost when he passed away at home after a very short battle with lymphoma.

-Natasha Killock

an older man with light grey hair wearing a blue and white striped shirt with a 80th birthday badge, there is a mirror in the background with an 80th birthday banner decoration, there is also text over the image saying "Legend 💙💙"

Grandad Ray

My Grandad Ray, he was a big male figure in my life and he died of cancer in 2016 surrounded by family. He was our everything.

-Sarah

A light coloured dog sat on a yellow cushion with a dark background

Bonnie

I had my necklace made in memory of my soul dog, Bonnie. Now she will always be with me.

- Tiffany

Image shows black cat looking away from the camera, with blue harness on. Cat has green eyes and is sat on wooden decking with green grass and a tree in the background.

Teddy

I have a heart necklace currently being made which contains my cat’s ash and fur. When he passed, he had just turned 6 years old. I had him since he was 6 weeks old. He was super friendly to everyone who came into the house – he was the first one to greet you. Teddy used to head bump you whenever he wasn’t getting any attention, hated being picked up but loved all the fuss. He received a blood transfusion from his brother over Easter weekend. He also had a bone marrow extraction, which led to the diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia, which is rare. Because of Teddy, I am raising awareness of feline blood donors in memory of him.

- Kathrin Funnell

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My lost baby ❤️ I lost a baby just before 12 weeks. This loss really impacted me, as I had recently given birth to twins, so to me this baby was my final baby. The ring I had made with the baby’s ashes is one of my most prized possessions.

Grandad

Grandad

I had a necklace made in memory of my grandad. He was my best friend and made a huge impact on my life when he left this world. He was the greatest joker around and always made all of his grandchildren laugh. He was lucky enough to become a great-grandad too when my son was born – they had a beautiful bond, and not a day goes by that we don’t think about him. Hand on Heart have made such a huge loss a lot more bearable with my lovely piece.

A black dog lying on woodland

Max

I got a heart bracelet with my dog Max’s ashes in it. Max was my first dog, and I had always wanted to have a Labrador as a child, but had to wait until I was grown up to get him. For 12 years we shared so many adventures together, and he showed me true love. Saying goodbye to him was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I knew I wanted to get something special to keep him with me. Having my bracelet means he can still be with me on my adventures with my other dogs and remain a part of my life.

- Kim

Dog looking at camera. Dog is dark brown and light brown in colour, with shite chin. Dog is sat in the car on the black leather seat. In the background you can see the outside of a house.

Albie

My jewellery was made from my beautiful dog Albie’s ashes. He was my gorgeous six-year-old boy who had seen me through a separation, house move, divorce and numerous life obstacles – without a doubt my best friend. Then I tragically lost him after he became extremely poorly following a routine biopsy. I found Hand on Heart Jewellery quite quickly and just knew I had to have something. My son now points to my necklace and ring when I say “Albie”.

- Kate Shearing 

Auburn coloured spaniel, looking at camera. The dog has a white chest, with dark brown eyes and brown nose. The dog is sitting on black wooden decking.

Carla's Dog

I had my necklace made in memory of my dog, he was my best friend and was always by my side.

- Carla Russell

Picture of baby's foot held by hand. Hand has silver bracelet on wrist. The background is light in colour, a baby blanket.

Sulaymaan

My necklace was made with the hand and footprint of my son Sulaymaan, who was born 10 weeks early and fought an 8-week battle against his genetic disease like a little lion. However, he got tired and had to leave for Heaven. My sisters gifted me the necklace a couple of months after his death, and I wear it every single moment.

- Farah

Photograph of black heart ashes necklace in Hand on Heart jewellery box. The jewellery box has a black and white image of a man smiling in a short sleeved checked shirt.

Dad

My boyfriend bought me a beautiful necklace in memory of my father, who passed away from cancer when I was a teenager. He got this for me for my birthday as a surprise – the best gift I could’ve ever received. I’m so grateful to Donna, who made my Hand on Heart Jewellery with so much care x

- Michaela Young