10 Quotes for memory bear keepsakes

What are memory keepsakes?

Memory bears are teddy bears made from loved one's clothes, or items of clothing of sentimental value. The clothing can also be turned into keepsake cushions, hearts or other items.

These keepsakes are made in remembrance of a loved one and can provide comfort during times of grief. By turning old clothes into a keepsake like this, you can have a soft, huggable and beautiful remembrance of a loved one.

Memory keepsakes make ideal Sympathy Gifts, Memorial Gifts and Bereavement Gifts for children and adults that have lost parents or grandparents.

Memory keepsake quotes and sayings

Memory keepsakes can be personalised with a memorial quote or saying, embroidered onto a little heart. These memory quotes can bring further comfort, by reminding you that your loved one is still close.

You can see more examples of how these quotes look embroidered on our memory bears, cushions and hearts in the memory keepsake collection.

Top 10 most popular keepsake quotes

Here is a list of popular quotes that people have added to their keepsakes. It's also very common to add "Mum", "Dad", "Nan", "Grandad" or a loved one's name after the saying.

1. These are clothes These are clothes I used to wear hold me close & I'll be there An alterative for keepsakes made from just one item is to change the "These are clothes" to "This is a shirt / dress / top".

2. Today, tomorrow Today, tomorrow my whole life through I will always love, miss and remember you

3. Once a shirt Once a shirt now a bear hug me tight know I'm there

4. Your life was a blessing Your life was a blessing your memory a treasure you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure

5. Nothing can ever take away Nothing can ever take away a love the heart holds dear

6. Always on my mind Always on my mind forever in my heart

7. Goodbyes are not forever Goodbyes are not forever goodbyes are not the end they simply mean I'll miss you until we meet again

8. If there ever comes a time  If there ever comes a time when we cannot be together keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there for ever

9. Made from my clothes Made from my clothes hold me close and feel me near

10. Time slips by Time slips by and life goes on but in my heart you're never gone

Our memory bears can also have extra details added to the bears paws. A popular option is to add the name of the loved one's clothing dates of the birth and death.

What memory quote do you find most comforting? Or would you add a custom saying or poem?