Welcome to laurelbox

We're so glad you're here. Our shop offers thoughtfully curated gift boxes designed to nourish the heart after loss. If a friend or loved one has recently experienced loss, you can rest assured that the gift of a laurelbox will help nourish their heart during a difficult time.  

If you are personally walking through loss, it is our deep hope that the laurelbox you receive makes you feel loved and supported. We know that no gift can ever replace the ones we have lost, but we hope the prayers we pour over those touched by our company can be felt whenever a laurelbox is received.  

Our laurelboxes stand apart from typical sympathy gifts. Many of our items are handmade here at laurelbox, while others are sourced from small, independent artisans who partner with us to create pieces designed to bring comfort through every stage of grief.

About Us

We are Denise and Johanna, cousins and best friends from Cincinnati, Ohio and Tampa, Florida. When dear friends of ours lost children, siblings, and parents, we recognized a need for beautiful gifts that would speak to loss. laurelbox is our answer for that need.

A close-up of two women posing and hugging for the photo. The woman on the left is wearing a white blouse and jeans, and the woman on the right is wearing a green top and jeans.

Denise: Co-Founder

Denise and her husband Wes live in Ohio where they are raising their blended family of six. When Denise isn't putting the perfect touches on laurelbox gifts, she enjoys fitness, healthy living, and spending time with her family. Denise handles product design, business planning, and operations.

Johanna: Co-Founder

Johanna lives in Florida with her husband and four boys. When she is not creating gifts for laurelbox, she is wrangling her four boys, running, and enjoying Florida's eternal summer. Johanna handles website and product design, photography, and marketing.

Ashley: Operations Manager

Ashley has been with laurelbox since 2020. She and her husband have four children. You can always count on Ashley for a good laugh. Between her love for organization and her creative nature that is always looking for a project, Ashley is a huge asset to laurelbox!

Christa: Warehouse Manager

Christa joined the laurelbox team in September 2023. As our Warehouse Manager, Christa ensures that each order is thoughtfully engraved, personalized with precision, and beautifully packaged before it leaves our shop. From double-checking every detail to handling each piece with care, she makes sure every gift arrives just as it was intended, personal, perfect, and ready to be received.

Brooke: Lead Engraving Technician

Brooke joined us in summer 2022 and has been a great asset to the team! She is lead technical engraver, and ensures that each engraved gift in our shop is designed and personalized perfectly. Brooke is a true gift to us!

Allie: Fulfillment Specialist & Candle Pourer

Allie joined the laurelbox team in September 2023, and we are so glad to have her on board! She also leads our candle production. 

Lanna: Content Writer

Lanna Britt was a national news producer in Washington DC for nearly a decade. She now lives with her husband and three children in Richmond VA. She has two sweet babies she’ll meet again in heaven.

Debby: Volunteer

Debby (also known as Denise's mom) has been a laurelbox volunteer from the very start! She is an amazing part of the community here and we LOVE her so very much!

Melissa: Social Media Manager

Melissa joined the team in summer 2022 and has been at the helm of our social media accounts. She is the mom of a beautiful little girl, and loves sharing her thoughts on life and grief on the laurelbox platform.

Tina: Fulfillment Specialist

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Beth: Fulfillment Specialist

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Maura: Fulfillment Specialist

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Jamie: Fulfillment Specialist

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Shelby: Fulfillment Specialist

Shelby joined the laurelbox team in Spring of 2026 and absolutely loves putting the finishing touches on each box. She would describe herself as goofy, patient, and a big ice cream fan. When she’s not at laurelbox - she’s usually on the go with her four kiddos, watching a sports game, or baking sourdough! 
 

Kim: Fulfillment Specialist

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Stacy: Fulfillment Specialist

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