Gifts of Hope

At Collective for Hope, we believe in the quiet power of a thoughtful gift or gentle gesture. We offer meaningful items to support the grieving process and highlight Maker Partners who create grief-affirming products with care and intention.

Gifts for Grieving Hearts

Collective for Hope offers two meaningful ways to support those navigating loss: custom-weighted bears lovingly assembled by our volunteers to honor babies gone too soon, and a curated selection of grief-supportive gifts from our trusted Maker Partners. Each offering provides a tangible source of comfort, remembrance and connection for grieving individuals and families.

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Weighted Bears

It’s not unusual for a parent to experience a deep, physical ache in their arms after the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Through our Weighted Bears, families can honor their baby’s memory with a special keepsake bear. Meticulously crafted by compassionate volunteers and weighted to match the baby’s birth or gestational weight, these bears offer a tangible source of comfort and connection. They serve as a tender symbol of love and a gentle companion on the path to healing.

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Maker Partners

Discover a curated collection of heartfelt, handmade gifts designed to honor loved ones and support people navigating grief. Each of our Maker Partners offers meaningful, lovingly-crafted keepsakes that bring comfort, remembrance and connection in times of loss.

  • Butterflies & Halos

    Founded in 2022 by a grieving mother, widow, and sister, Butterflies + Halos offers cards designed for your friend who actually needs to be nurtured, not fixed.

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  • Casshoo Reiki

    Casshoo Reiki was inspired by the loss of its founder’s dogs (Cassidy & Shooter) and family members in the same year. Casshoo offers custom grief crystal sets and reiki services.

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  • Little Saps Gift Trees

    Little Saps believes that there is something innately inspirational and healing in the gift of a tree.

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  • Made with Grayce

    Specializing in genuine silver and copper direct impression fingerprints, cremation jewelry, dried flower jewelry and more. Handmade in Omaha, their pieces celebrate the connection between you and your special person.

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  • Precious Memories Designs

    Offering preserved floral designs, Precious Memories Designs was founded in May of 2020 after the loss of a family member. They understand just how important keepsakes can be. 

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  • Sacred Spirit Relics

    Sacred Spirit Relics was born after the unexpected loss of a loved one. This one-woman business aspires to help comfort people by consciously crafting cremation jewelry and small urns that can be cherished for all time.

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  • SoulKu

    SoulKu is a mom-founded, mom-run, jewelry brand from Asheville, NC that offers genuine gemstone jewelry to support all of life’s seasons and occasions—whether in times of grief or celebration. 

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  • Spaghetti Toes

    Spaghetti Toes is a family business run by Martin and Michelle Bruckner with help from their daughter, Harper. They specialize in custom illustrated portraits to help those who have lost loved ones create a beautiful piece of remembrance. 

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  • The Recipe Preserve

    The Recipe Preserve creates unique and beautiful handwriting gifts from a simple photo of an old recipe card. A person’s handwriting includes so much of their spirit, heart and, of course, their love of cooking.

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  • Woodstock Rustic

    Woodstock Rustic creates personalized watercolor art and handmade bell chimes as an artistic way to commemorate the loss of a loved one. They also create meaningful gifts for every occasion.

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Experiences of Hope

Dyl Bear has helped our empty arms feel less empty since Dylan died. I only got to hold Dylan for 2 days of her 43 days of life … Our Dyl Bear has been so healing to us as a family.

Weighted Bear Recipient