What is a burial shroud?

If you don't want to use a coffin for the funeral and are looking for another solution, a farewell shroud is probably what you are looking for.

Burial shroud

A shroud, burial shroud or funeral shroud, is a cloth that you can wrap around someone for a soft farewell. In contrast to a hard and closed coffin, a shroud gives a more approachable appearance. For many people, a coffin feels impersonal, the body placed between hard edges and barely visible. With a funeral shroud, a funeral has a completely different feeling.

Soft and environmentally friendly

The fabrics of our shrouds are all made of soft and environmentally friendly materials. This, besides being good for the environment, is a requirement if a cremation is chosen. During a wake, the fabric is opened at the head, the fabric surrounding the body respectfully, like a flower. It is also possible to close the shroud at any desired time.

Saying farewell

Saying goodbye to a loved one is a difficult process. We try to ease this suffering for you with 'a soft funeral'. By shrouding the body, a concrete step can be taken in saying goodbye. For many people, this is a symbolic way to start the grieving process. Step by step, you shroud a loved one. Shroud folding instructions are always included and can also be found on our website. You can make it as personal as you wish. You can paint on the shroud, or place mementos, such as notes or flowers, in the folds. This can be done in a large or small group of people.

Purchase a carrier

In order to carry and lay out the body during a ceremony, a stretcher is required. For this purpose, we offer many variations, such as the Basic carrier, a simple bier board with raised edges. Another stretcher is made of Dutch willow branches: the Willow carrier. With a carrier, the shroud complemented naturally, and all attention is focused on the proximity of the deceased.