Mourning Cloak Shrouds
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so glad you found us
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Sita sets off to deliver our hand made shrouds to a local funeral home that provides green burials.
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Welcome to our studio on Vancouver Island where all our shrouds are made.
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​​We are dedicated to providing biodegradable burial shrouds for ecology conscious individuals seeking environmentally friendly alternatives for cremation and green burial.
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Two styles of shrouds to choose from:
Mourning Cloak & Simple Shroud
The Mourning Cloak
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​This shroud is made from unbleached cotton canvas, unbleached cotton muslin for the 16 ties, and jute strapping that forms the handles.
The Mourning Cloak is well suited for natural burial with its sturdy double stitched construction, finished french seams on the inside, canvas backing with sewn-in pocket for back support board*.
The jute straps are robust and makes six comfortable carry handles as well as making this shroud a safe and secure way to convey your loved one.
This shroud comes with 6 lowering straps.
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Tested to 270+ pounds ​
Size: up to 6’ 5”/1.98m)
Price: $425.00
plus tax and shipping
*board not included
The shroud takes its name from the Mourning Cloak butterfly, a name given to this butterfly in the Victorian era when people would wear a dark cloak of mourning over their brightly coloured clothing. The butterfly symbolizes freedom, transformation, rebirth, renewal and metamorphosis.
Sturdy jute straps support the back of the shroud to provide a reliable cradle for your loved one.
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Every shroud is packaged in its own box
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The Simple Shroud
​This shroud is made from unbleached cotton canvas, and unbleached cotton muslin for the 16 ties.​
This Simple Shroud has the same double wrap-over design as the Mourning Cloak, with finished french seams inside.
This style does not have handles for carrying.
It is suitable for use inside a coffin, or direct to ground burial when used with a carrying board or cart.
Size: up to 6’ 5”/1.98m)
Price: $299.00
plus tax and shipping
Why have a natural burial?
Since the beginning
Shrouds represent one of the oldest burial practices in human history. Many individuals today opt for this choice for themselves or their loved ones.
For more information click on these links:
The Fascinating History of Cemeteries - Ted Talk
How Abraham Lincoln Created the Funeral Industry
Green Burial Society of Canada
Canadian Intergrative Network of Death Education and Alternatives
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A green or natural burial emphasizes simplicity, and the return of the body to nature, causing minimal environmental impact.
A hundred and fifty years ago most burials were in fact, what we now call 'green'.
A natural burial does not permit any toxic and non-decomposable materials. The body is placed in the earth inside a fully biodegradable shroud or coffin without the use of embalming fluids and 'vaults', a concrete, metal or plastic structure the shrouded body or coffin is place inside that prevents the earth above from sinking. This is a common practice in many cemeteries and done entirely for the aesthetics of the cemetery.
Green burial is gaining popularity because they tend to be lower in cost and have a lower environmental impact. In fact green burial cemeteries preserve the natural ecology preventing future human encroachment. The goal of a natural burial is complete decomposition allowing the body to recycle naturally into nature.
