As part of our ongoing service to families, Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service assists individuals and families with our Heartley Bear program. These are not your ordinary stuffed animal. Each bear is cut and sewn from clothing worn by loved ones who have died. Prior to sewing, a wooden heart bearing the name of the loved one is placed inside of the bear.
Families are invited to attend one of several Heartley Bear Days held at Mattson each year. Volunteers are present to help with the cutting, stuffing, and sewing of each bear. . . all at no cost. The only item that families supply is the clothing they'd like to bring for the bear to be made from.
Heartley Bears make wonderful keepsakes or special gifts for family members. They are a meaningful and unique way to remember loved ones and hold them near.
If you or someone you know would like to participate in a Heartley Bear Day, please contact Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service at
651-464-3556.
