Reviews and Testimonies

I could not be more pleased with the urn that Katie made for my dog. and with her excellent service. When my dog passed away I looked at dozens of websites and hundreds of urns. None of them seemed to be a good fit for what I was looking for, until I came across this. When I placed my order online and filled out the information form, Katie started immediately on my order. She was fast, diligent, professional, a good communicator, sensitive, creative, and had great follow up. When I received my order I could not have been more pleased!!! It was even better than I had anticipated. Losing a pet is a horrible thing and I am SO happy that I have the perfect final resting place to put my dog to rest. The urn is great quality and very unique! I would highly recommend this product and getting it from Katie. - Lilian Cain

After the death of my beloved dog Shayla, I started the search for finding a special urn that would be fitting as her final resting place. One of the first sites I found that offered a one-of-a-kind urn was Blocks From The Heart. After only a few hours of placing my order, and providing pictures and quotes of my choosing, Katie began her creation process. This included asking for my opinion during each step. The fact that she wanted to include me in the process further proved that I had made a smart decision to have her create Shayla's urn. Katie continued to keep me up to date on the urn's status while also offering suggestions to the finished product. To my amazement, I received Shayla's urn just a week after ordering it. Each urn is unique and custom built to the customers specifications. Katie's exquisite craftsmanship and love that she has for her creations were clearly evident when the urn was in my hands. In addition, her professionalism from beginning to end is a rare quality. I love Shayla's beautiful urn and have it on permanent display in my home for all to see. I will gladly recommend Katie and Blocks From The Heart to family and friends as a place to go for a beautiful creation, made by someone who truly loves what she does. -Jeff Mudget

Pet Urn created by Blocks From The Heart

Katie was an absolute pleasure to work with!! My dog got hit by a car that didn't stop- and I lost my baby, so I got onto Etsy looking for something custom to my liking with pictures of my baby and came across her page. From beginning to end, Katie and I were in contact with one another... she would send me pictures to make sure I was 100% on everything she was designing!! I ended up loving her and her work so much I ordered another one for my dad for Father's Day in the same week for my childhood dog. I actually got my dogs urn before I even got her ashes back, she was super fast on getting it done and sent out to me!! Highly HIGHLY recommend her work!! Thank you Katie!! You will be apart of my house forever! I love Mia's urn and I can't wait for my dad to see his!!
-Valerie Nappi

I'm so incredibly happy I stumbled upon Blocks From The Heart. It had been 6 years since I lost my first beloved dog of my adult life, Jake. The thought of picking out an 'urn' for him was so cold and FINAL. But when I found Katie's shop and looked at what she did and started corresponding with her, I automatically knew this was what I needed for them! She really brings your pet back to life again by creating such a magnificent memorial! She also made a small urn for my cat I had lost too and shipped together to save me on postage! It made bringing the end of their life to a close, a truly spectacular event! Katie was so gracious in being patient with me... I was kind of indecisive and wanted only the best for my Jake and Maggie! She was very kind and caring when helping and guiding me in my decisions. She is one compassionate gal and her products are over the top. THE best way to commemorate your beloved pets' life <3 -Julie Becker

My husband and I suddenly lost our "only child"-- our sweet kitty baby of 18 years. We wanted a very personalized keepsake/memory box in which to store her urn, bowls, toy, collar and other memorabilia. We searched high and low for something remotely personalized to no avail until we found Katie. I was blown away when I saw Katie's urns-- it is impossible for a product to be more personalized than the lovely pieces she creates. I was so thrilled to find someone who put so much love and effort into personalizing the final resting place of loved ones. Katie very patiently and compassionately worked with me to create a beautiful custom memory/keepsake chest for my sweet Pepper. The finished product was everything I had hoped and dreamed for it to be. It is very well made, polished and beautiful. I love to take it down from the shelf to look at the photo's, read the epitaph inside the lid and "letter" on top of the lid, and go through the mementos stored inside. Though I will miss my Pepper terribly and mourn her lossI feel as though I am honoring her and keeping her memory alive. Thank you, Katie
-Tracy Fanous

When I lost my heart dog Karma, I searched for days for the perfect urn, but nothing I found online seemed fitting for the best dog that ever lived. I stumbled across Katie's urns and just KNEW that i had found what I was looking for. Katie worked with us patiently while we decided all the details, and crafted Karma's urn with so much care. It could not have been more perfect, and Katie made sure it arrived safe and sound in Spain. I can't thank her enough for making sure my best girl's final resting place was just perfect.
- Dana Montero

Keepsake Boxes created by Blocks From The Heart

Where do I start. It seems that every step of the way through the grief process, Katie has been there with us. From the beautiful family tree, which was my first purchase, to the stunning job on 5 keepsake boxes she created for my children for their first Christmas without their daddy to the tissue box holder and desk set. Then onto a happy occasion she created the most beautiful baby treasure box to commemorate the birth of my great nephew to give to my niece. Not only is the workmanship second to none, but the personal interaction that Katie affords to you, genuinely makes you feel like you are the only other person in her world. I can not recommend her times highly enough. And yes, I have another order in the pipeline as we speak!! A family calendar!! I can't wait!!
- Catherine Willis

My Louie passed away at 15 1/2 years June of 2014. I was searching for weeks until I ran across "Blocks From The Heart." Since I am really not a trusting soul, I called Katie and left a message. She called back and we went over the details...Let me tell you, I absolutely LOVE Louie's final resting box...Everyone loves it that sees it!!! I was able to put his ashes and a few things of his in his box. This is a very special Wooden Urn that will be buried with me when I go. Katie also makes other things... I will be getting the personalized Christmas ornaments this year!! Thank you, Katie!!
-Douglas Senf

Personalized wood blocks created by Blocks From The Heart

Amazing, wonderful what you are providing... So wonderful to pass a spot at the house, look over and see him. Smiling. Like he's still close. It's really priceless and beautiful. Thank you again...
-Tomme

I found Katie when I was searching for the perfect urn for my Cricket girl. Words cannot express how the experience of working with her has touched my heart. She was touch through the entire process offering kind words and advice on the design. The finished product is beautiful!! I have since ordered at least 7 ornaments, 3 pencil boxes and am a proud owner of one of her gorgeous lazy susan's. Each piece that she makes is original and personal and truly a work of art. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for everything!
-Dawn Kassian

Working with Katie on Kobi's urn was certainly (what I would call) a divine intervention. Her compassion from the very onset made the journey in creating the urn so much easier (especially during such a difficult time of grief and sorrow). The memory box is not only a beautiful addition to my home, but it also depicts the special photographs and memories that will forever be cherished until we meet again. Thank you Katie for making such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful dog, named Kobi!
-Julie Christman

Personalized Nana Tissue Box created by Blocks From The Heart

Katie's products are TRULY amazing and special. I have never loved anything so much. She is incredible to work with, emailed me through the whole process, pics of what it looked like ect. She was as excited as I was!! Katie is a gem and her work of art are forever keepsake treasures!
-Mario Sims

I believe that the best gift we can give are pieces of ourselves. Whether the gift is made by my hands or someone who is filled with love. Katie's creations are certainly full of love and you see it. Thanks Katie for sending a part of you to share with the ones I love.
-Debbie Brown

Personalized Ornaments created by Blocks From The Heart

I just loved the ornaments I purchased from you. Everyone that I showed them to thought they were wonderful. Even my grandsons were thrilled to get them for St. Nick. They loved the photo's of their football team and the Elder photo. Great job. Will recommend to everyone!
-Sharon Connors

This urn is for my Tucker. His passing was so hard on me and my family but this captures him perfectly. It was a pleasure to work with Katie and I hope to work with her on happier projects.
-Lauren Pierce

I received Jacobs urn this weekend and it was more beautiful than I could ever imagine! Thank you so much for giving him his final resting place. Now I will see him first thing every morning and the last thing at night. I will be referring everyone I know to you!
-Danielle Suttles

Photo Board Plaques created by Blocks From The Heart

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Katie not only did a terrific job on my daughter's shadow box, she helped me give our choir director a memory of our New York trip unlike no other! Love ya, Katie and so happy you are able to share your talents! It was worth the 2 hour drive!
-Susan Withers

Personalized wood blocks In Loving Memory created by Blocks From The Heart

I received my block today and there are no words to describe how beautiful it is. It brought me to tears. You are an amazing wonderful creative person. I thank you for your talent! I could not be more pleased and i am so grateful to you for your amazing talent. I am happy I found you!!
-Carol

Not only does Zeus' urn look amazing but you are a caring individual. I am telling everyone about you and will definitely be ordering from you in the future.
-Tiffany Meirer

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