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Bereavement Bear

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RECYCLED: Save the memories your clothes hold

REMADE: Made entirely from sentimental clothes

REMEMBERED: Perfect for celebrating milestones, honoring loved ones, or simply to clear closet clutter

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Tina Y.

The bears turned out beautiful, so much better than expected. Thank you so much for helping me keep a piece of my husband to hold❤️

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Colleen L.

My bereavement bear was made from my mother’s favorite holiday dress. Every time I look at it I picture how beautiful she always looked in this dress. Thank for you amazing work.

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Ericka R.

I’m so thankful for my bear! It’s beautiful! When I had ord\

ered the bear back in the middle of Aug. it said 6 - 8 weeks, so I thought it wouldn’t arrive until Nov. when I finally received my bear it happened to arrive on what would have been my wedding anniversary to my husband! I’m so happy it arrived at the perfect time. Thank you thank you!

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Sheila U.

I absolutely loved the way the bear turned out. I have shared it with everyone. Had two people interested in getting one.

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Sarah W.

I was amazed at the thoughtful placement as well as quality of the bears!

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We know it's hard to lose a loved one. Now you can have them back in your arms with a bereavement bear made from their clothes.

Perfect for when you want a dignified way to remember your loved one:

With careful attention to detail and quality workmanship, you can trust your loved ones clothes with the team here at The Patchwork Bear. Every stitch is sewn with love & respect, and we hope each bear we make for you brings comfort and happy memories for your entire family.

Your finished bereavement bear measures a perfectly huggable 17 inches tall and features embroidered eyes and nose for added charm and safety.

This bear DOES NOT include personalization. Please CLICK [**HERE**](/content/collections/add-ons-1/products/add-on-personalization "Personalization for your keepsake"/index.html) [Personalized Bereavement Bear](/content/collections/patchwork-bears/products/keepsake-memory-clothes-bear-1 "Personalized Bereavement Bear"/index.html) if you would like the feet personalized (or you can ADD-ON custom personalization on the bear's chest and/or feet).

HOW IT WORKS

  1. Place your order today!
  2. We email shipping instructions and a printable order form
  3. Send us: 1-5 adult (or 4-8 child) size clothes with the order form
  4. In about 6-8 weeks, you'll receive a memory bear made entirely from the clothes you sent.

WHY CHOOSE US

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**If you would like to give a Memory Bear as a gift, please order ourMemory Bear Gift Kit.(It's the same as this memory bear, just packaged for gift giving!)

WE MAKE IT EASY to have a keepsake made out of your most sentimental clothes.

  1. Order your keepsake product

  2. Choose clothes that hold special memories

  3. Send your clothes to The Patchwork Bear

  4. You'll receive your keepsake in just a few weeks. Instant heirloom!

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10/11/2026

Colleen L.

Randolph, US

A True Treasure

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10/08/2026

Ericka R.

Bricktown, US

Absolutely love my bear

I’m so thankful for my bear! It’s beautiful! When I had ord\

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10/01/2026

Sheila U.

Roswell, US

Bereavement Bear

I absolutely loved the way the bear turned out. I have shared it with everyone. Had two people interested in getting one.

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09/27/2026

Kathie M.

Clermont, US

Stitched With Love, Made From Memories

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Patchwork Bear.

They created this beautiful bereavement bear for me from five of my son Mark’s favorite shirts, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The quality is impeccable. Every stitch, every detail, and the way they thoughtfully incorporated pieces of his clothing is just beautiful.

But this is so much more than a beautifully made bear.

These are shirts my son wore. They hold memories of him, of his personality, of ordinary days that I would give anything to have back. Now those pieces have been lovingly turned into something I can actually hold close when missing him feels unbearable.

Losing a child leaves you reaching for anything that helps you feel connected to them. I can’t wrap my arms around Mark anymore, but I can wrap my arms around this bear made from the clothes that once wrapped around him. There is something incredibly comforting about that.

The details on his little feet—Mark’s name, his birth year, and 2026—made it even more personal and emotional for me.

This bear will have a permanent place in my chair with me, especially on the hard days. It is not just a keepsake. It is something tangible that carries pieces of my son and helps bring a little comfort to my broken heart.

Thank you, The Patchwork Bear, for handling something so precious with such care and for creating something I will treasure for the rest of my life. ❤️

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09/25/2026

Cindy

Fredericksburg, US

Bereavement Bear

This product exceeded my expectations. The setup was simple, and the quality is exceptional.

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09/24/2026

Priscilla N.

San Antonio, US

Precious and beautiful keepsake

I purchased a bereavement bear for my 2 year old daughter, Peyton. My husband passed away in June and I wanted to have something she can hold onto when she misses or thinks of daddy. It was beautifully put together and is now part of our nighttime routine. We give daddy bear a hug and a kiss and let him know how much we love him.

I want to thank the team for this. Also, acknowledge the exceptional communication. I so appreciated receiving an email that my husbands shirts arrived safe and sound and for the option to have what was left sent back. Sincerely, thank you.

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09/13/2026

Jeana C.

Evansville, US

Love Our Bears in Memory of Our Mom

I purchased 2 bears-one for my sister and one for me. My sister teared up when she realized her bear was made from my Mom's everyday blouses. My bear is made from my Mom's going out to dinner blouses-fancy. We both love our bears and the memories they bring back of our Mom.

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08/22/2026

Paula F.

Sewell, US

Good very nice

I live everything except the eyes I bought blue eyes on line.

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why us?

Why choose The Patchwork Bear to make your custom keepsake?

The Patchwork Bear has been trusted to turn your favorite clothes into keepsakes since 2005 and understand your clothing is irreplaceable- full of stains and memories. We take the utmost care of your clothes in every step of the process from receiving the clothes, to design, to creation and delivery.

We know it is difficult to send your clothes away to be cut up, but you can trust that our talented design team will transform them into a keepsake you will love. We get to know you through the clothes you send and our goal is to create custom products from clothing that will bring back happy memories.

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The Original Memory Bear

10/24/2026

Holly C.

St Louis, US

Beautiful Bears

My husband passed away in May. He had several shirts he wore all the time that I wanted to something with but didn't know what. I came across this site and thought it was a wonderful idea. Sent the shirts off in August and got them yesterday. I couldn't be more delighted in how they turned out. I will be keeping two and giving the other two to his mother and sister. I highly recommend this company to anyone.

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A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/24/2026

Karen H.

Hanover, US

Love my bear

This bear looks so beautiful made with my mother's everyday casual shirt. I absolutely love it. Everytime I see it I get excited and feel so good. Thank you for taking care of the only piece of clothing I have from my mother and turning into a beautiful gift that we will keep in the family.

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A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/19/2026

Julie H.

McKinney, US

The most precious keepsake

These sweet bears were made from from my husband’s shirts for our precious grands. A little piece of their Pops to hold close. ❤️🧸

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Bitty Bear

10/18/2026

JR

Lake Hopatcong, US

Took my breath away

When I took my new arrival, the Bitty Bear, out of the box I could not believe what I was holding, a tee-shirt that belonged to my best friend and beloved brother David, that was now an adorable, just the right size, bitty bear and you think that you know what its going to look like. Then it arrives and its just so much more than I expected and I was overwhelmed with tears. Corny maybe to some but I lost David 20 years ago this past July and I knew there were places that did this kind of thing. I found The Patchwork Bear as the original makers of this kind of product. I am more than thrilled with and so very, very thankful for the wonderful and compassionate people that put not only the time but the love, I felt it when I saw and held my new buddy! Thank you so much!

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Two-Shirt Memory Bear

10/17/2026

michelle w.

Allentown, US

A perfect memento

When I opened the box and saw my bear I was amazed on the quality and how well my mother’s garments had been put together to create this cute memento. I have placed it in a room where it will remain a subtle reminder of fond memories. Thank you for putting so much care in making it.

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The Original Memory Bear

10/16/2026

Melody A.

Big Lake, US

Memory Bears

The two bears we received from my dads clothes were absolutely stunning, they brought me to tears and far exceeded any expectations I had!

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Two-Shirt Memory Bear

10/16/2026

Lisa K.

Springfield, US

Best memory bear

Both bears came out great! The communication was fantastic.

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A Simple Memory Bear made with one shirt

10/15/2026

Donna D.

New York, US

My love Bear

I just absolutely love my bears

How you managed to put right pats of the shirt to

Include all the memories on what shirt is AMAZING

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