Personalised Memorial Keepsake Box with Lock, Wooden Memory Box, Luxury Sympathy & Bereavement Gift

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a personalised memory box with lock?

A personalised memory box with lock is a keepsake box made to store treasured items securely, personalised with a name, dates or a message. Our illustrated memorial box comes with a decorative bronze lock clasp and its own padlock and key, so everything inside stays safe and private.

What makes this memorial box different from other memory boxes?

This luxury memorial box is hand painted in premium Annie Sloan chalk paint, sealed with a protective varnish and finished with original artwork designed exclusively by Make Memento. Details such as the aged sepia lid edge, ornate antique bronze corners and an included padlock and key make it a true heirloom piece rather than an everyday storage box.

What is the memorial box made from?

Each memorial box is handcrafted from solid pine wood. It’s hand painted inside and out in Annie Sloan soft cream chalk paint and finished with bronze corner pieces, clasp and hinges.

What is the illustrated artwork on the lid of the memorial box?

The lid features original printed artwork designed exclusively by Make Memento, pairing a trailing cherry blossom branch with a misty watercolour mountain lake and a soft pink sun. Your loved one’s name, dates and line of tribute are set at the heart of the design, so the artwork becomes a personal tribute to them. It’s then sealed with a protective varnish to preserve it for generations.

What size is the memorial memory box?

The memorial memory box measures 27cm (w) x 20cm (d) x 14cm (h) externally and 25cm (w) x 18cm (d) x 11cm (h) internally. It’s a generous size for letters, photographs, jewellery and other treasured keepsakes.

What can I keep in a memorial memory box?

A memorial memory box can hold sympathy cards, the order of service, pressed flowers from the funeral, photographs and handwritten letters. It’s also ideal for jewellery, wedding rings, a watch, reading glasses, war medals, a lock of hair or folded clothing such as a tie, scarf or handkerchief.

What can fit inside this memorial memory box?

With internal dimensions of 25 x 18 x 11cm, this memorial memory box comfortably holds A5 cards and letters, 6x4 and 7x5 photographs, sympathy cards and the order of service laid flat. There’s also plenty of depth for jewellery, a watch, glasses, war medals, a small perfume bottle and folded clothing such as a tie, scarf or handkerchief. A4 documents will need folding to fit.

Does the memory box come with a padlock and key?

Yes, every memorial box comes with a padlock and key included as standard. It fits the decorative bronze lock clasp, keeping your keepsakes safe and private.

What can I personalise on the lid of the memorial box?

You can personalise the lid with your loved one’s name, their years or full dates, and a line of tribute. Popular choices include “A life beautifully lived and deeply loved”, “Forever in our hearts” and “Always loved, never forgotten”.

Can I add a message inside the lid?

Yes, you can add an optional message to the inside lid of your memory box. Many people choose a dedication such as “Dearest Mum”, a favourite saying, a poem, a song lyric or a short letter to their loved one.

What should I write on a memorial memory box?

A memorial memory box usually includes the person’s name, their years and a short tribute that reflects who they were. For the inside lid, you might choose a phrase they always used, a verse read at the funeral, a line from a hymn or prayer, or a few words of your own.

Is there a character limit for personalisation?

There is no character limit on the lid or inside lid message.

Can I see my design before it’s made?

Yes, a design proof is available on request. Just leave a note with your order requesting a design proof, and we’ll send it within one business day of your purchase for your approval.

Can you create a custom memorial box design?

Yes, our bespoke design service can create custom artwork, bespoke layouts and personalised illustrations for your memorial box. Contact us at enquiries@makememento.com with your ideas for a quote.

Is this memorial box available in other designs?

Yes, other designs are available on request. If you’d like different artwork on the lid, contact us at enquiries@makememento.com and we’ll talk through your ideas.

Is this memorial box available in other colours?

Yes, other colours are available on request. This design is hand painted in Annie Sloan soft cream chalk paint as standard, but if you’d like a different colour to suit your loved one or your home, contact us at enquiries@makememento.com.

Do you have other size memory boxes?

This illustrated memorial box is made in one size, 27 x 20 x 14cm. If you need something smaller or larger, our personalised memorial memory boxes collection offers sizes from Small to XXLarge, so you can choose the right fit for your loved one’s keepsakes.

Can I have a photo on my memorial box?

This illustrated design features original artwork rather than a photo. If you’d like a photo of your loved one on the lid, our photo memory boxes are available in our memorial memory boxes collection.

Is a memorial memory box a good sympathy gift?

A personalised memorial memory box is a thoughtful sympathy gift because it gives someone who is grieving a beautiful place to keep their most precious memories. Unlike flowers, it lasts, and it’s something they can keep on display and return to for years to come.

Who is this memorial box suitable for?

This memorial box is suitable for remembering a mum, dad, grandparent, partner, sibling, family member or friend. It can be bought for yourself after a loss or given as a bereavement gift to someone who is grieving.

Where are your memory boxes made?

Every memory box is handcrafted to order in our West Yorkshire workshop. Each box is made individually and carefully packaged before it’s sent to you.

Is the painted finish durable?

Yes, each box is sealed with a protective varnish over the Annie Sloan chalk paint, protecting both the paintwork and the lid artwork. We also add antique bronze corner pieces to protect the edges and corners, giving your memory box extra durability so it stays beautiful for generations.

Do you deliver memorial boxes across the UK?

Yes, we deliver our memorial boxes anywhere in the UK. We don’t currently deliver outside the UK.