OUR CHERISHED KEEPSAKES
Holding on to a sentimental item can help us feel closer to a loved one who has died. In fact, research has found humans have been keeping mementos of loved ones for at least 2,000 years, and even the most ordinary items can act as a reminder of a lasting bond. We take a look at the stories of three women and the special keepsakes that connect them to the ones they’ve lost.
‘Seemingly mundane objects became items of comfort’
Shilpa Bilimoria-Cherry, 39, lives in London with her husband David, two daughters and stepson.
It’s the little things that trigger memories of my sister Hina. Brushing my teeth, I hear her telling me not to leave the tap running. ‘It’s bad for the
