When my uncle passed away a few years ago and my aunt was going through his belongings, she decided to have his favorite shirts turned into pillows for members of the family. It was a small but meaningful way to keep him with his family everyday.
Memory Pillows Are The Sweetest Way To Honor Loved Ones That Are No Longer With Us
Memory pillows have become a popular way to utilize the belongings of someone close to us that has passed away.
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It turns the process of going through clothing, one that is often hard and emotional, into an opportunity to re-purpose your loved one's clothing in a meaningful way.
You can use any type of shirt, from dress shirts to a t-shirt with their favorite band on the front.
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Many people choose to include an embroidered patch that says "This is a shirt I used to wear, whenever you hold it, Know that I am there."
DaintyDivaBows sells a variety of memory pillows on Etsy.
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They will even include the handwriting of a loved one on a pillow of your choice. It's both absolutely adorable and heartbreaking at the same time.
Rosy Cheeks Bowtique will make teddy bears out of your loved one's shirts.
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There are so many options to choose from depending on your style and relationship with your loved one.
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