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A PILSC EXPERIENCE

A Little Something to Hold Close

Create a personalized stuffed animal. A soft, tangible reminder that love never leaves.

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WHAT IS CLOSE COMPANIONS STUDIO?

A Meaningful Experience for Your Family

Grief is carried in so many ways. Some of us carry it quietly. Some of us carry it in our arms.

Close Companions Studio is a hands-on stuffing experience where you choose an animal, bring it to life, and tuck a message or keepsake inside, creating something lasting to hold, display, or gift in memory of the little one you love.

Whether you're honouring your baby, creating a healing activity for your family, or looking for something for siblings or loved ones, this experience was designed with your heart in mind with funds raised in support of the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre so that no one has to walk this journey alone.

Available at the PILSC Centre | Private & Group Bookings Welcome

THE EXPERIENCE

Your Experience, Step by Step

Step 01

Choose Your Animal

Browse our selection of soft animal shells and choose the one that speaks to you.

Step 02

Add Something Special

Optionally tuck a small keepsake, message, or memorial item inside before stuffing.

Step 03

Stuff & Bring to Life

Using our stuffing machine, you control how soft or full your companion becomes.

Step 04

Name & Take Home

Give your companion a name, receiving a naming card, and take them home.

Our Collection

Meet Your Future Companion

BUNNY

GERMAN SHEPHERD

ELEPHANT

CAT

HEDGEHOG

CORGI

HIGHLAND COW

LABRADOR

GIRAFFE

SLOTH

LLAMA

OWL

LION

KOALA

INVESTMENT

Simple, Transparent Pricing

PRIVATE

$111

Private Experience

• 1 Hour (Exclusive Space)
• Includes 2 Companions
• Additional Companions: $40/each

GROUP EVENT

$444

Group Experience

• 90 mins (Exclusive Space)
• Includes drinks and snacks
• Includes 10 Companions
• Additional Companions: $40/each

DROP-IN

$200

Public Drop-In Experience

• Public Hours (Shared Space)
• Includes 5 Companions
• Additional Companions: $40/each

All experiences currently take place at the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre | Mobile Options Coming Soon

READY TO BEGIN?

We’d Love to Help You Create Something Meaningful

Tell us a little about what you’re looking for and we’ll take it from there. Email us at info@pilsc.org to inquire.

Notice: Holiday Closure

Our offices and warm line will be closed from December 22, 2025 to January 4, 2025.
We will return on Monday, January 5th.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911. For immediate mental health support or if you are in emotional distress, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline.

If you are able, consider making a holiday donation. Your support helps ensure our programs, warm line, and peer support remain available to those who need them most in the year ahead.

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Holiday Season Day Retreat!

As the holidays approach, take a pause for yourself. 

Our day retreat offers a sacred space for connection, ritual-making, and personal reflection. Together, we’ll explore the importance of honoring our losses while navigating the season’s challenges.

This special event aims to raise vital funds to keep the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support services at no cost.

Event Info

Book with Erin Winters

In order to book with Erin, please contact us at info@pilsc.org

NOTE: Refrain from providing detailed personal information when emailing us. Feel free to describe your challenges in brief, and leave out personal details that you only wish to share with Erin.

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