Our Story

The idea for Parting Gifts came after the loss of my beloved sister Melissa. At her funeral, a friend gave me a beautifully embroidered handkerchief and simply said, “Some tears are meant to keep.” 

I was deeply touched by her gesture. I’ve carried her handkerchief with me since that day. Its presence in my pocket brings me comfort and reminds me in some way, my sister is always near. 

Witnessing so many people struggle under the weight of grief and loss during the COVID 19 pandemic reminded how much my friend's small gift had made me feel consoled and understood.

I started Parting Gifts as a way to help you bring the same comfort and peace to your loved one. 

Founded in Melissa's memory, our company is her parting gift to me and mine to her. 

When you start a business in your 50's it's usually because you want to do something meaningful.  

So often when someone dies, colleagues, friends and family, genuinely kind and thoughtful people say nothing for fear of saying "the wrong thing." 

I'm on a mission to dispel the stigma surrounding grief and to help build connect with meaningful gifts that express empathy and love, without compromising our commitment to do good at every step.