Memory bears and animals are made from a loved one’s clothing or fabric and each bear will hold cherished memories forever.  Some businesses also offer weighted bears, or alternatives which can include cushions and blankets.

To see which businesses are based in Dorset, please see below.

WEARS TO BEARS – MEMORY KEEPSAKES

Location: West Moors
Facebook: Wears to Bears

FLUFF & STUFF KEEPSAKES

Location: Weymouth
Website: Fluff & Stuff Keepsakes

THE SEWING ROOM

Location: Weymouth
Facebook: The Sewing Room

STITCHWORK MEMORIES

Location: Ringwood
Website: Stitchwork Memories

THE STITCH WITCH

Location: Blandford Forum
Facebook: The Stitch Witch

KEEPSAKES BY DANI

Location: Bournemouth
Facebook: Keepsakes by Dani

TRACIE BEARS

Location: Bournemouth
Facebook: Tracie Bears UK

FREDDY’S FRIENDS

Location: Poole
Website: Freddy’s Friends

CRAFTY COO HANDMADE

Location: Bournemouth
Facebook: Crafty Coo Handmade

All memory bear and keepsake makers mentioned have been recommended by local parents however if you know of any more related businesses in Dorset then please do Contact Us.

Image credit: Wears to Bears - Memory Keepsakes

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Watch out Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch families, mermaid tails are coming your way this spring!

The Great Tail Trail is an exciting community art adventure in aid of Julia’s House children’s hospice and delivered in partnership with Wild in Art.  There will be over 40 giant mermaid tail sculptures making a splash in the BCP area.  You’ll find mermaid tail sculptures along the coast and in the towns and parks, shining a light on the landmarks and culture that are at the heart of our beautiful area.

Mermaid tails have been specially chosen as the sculpture for the trail as they represent the Mermaid Suite at the Julia’s House Hospice in Corfe Mullen, where families can spend time when their child is at the end of their life.  And once the trail is finished, the sculptures will be auctioned to raise vital funds to support the life changing care provided by Julia’s House across Dorset.

Find all the mermaid tail sculptures in this FREE family trail from Saturday 5th April to Sunday 1st June 2025.

For more information, please visit Julia’s House.