Shroud Memento
05
Nov
Ken & Elizabeth Wright Funeral Directors, Ayr
- By Shroud Memento
“We feel that there is a positive feeling for families to express their memories of the deceased with a personal touch created with love; this was shown to us by your family when making the funeral shroud.”
05
Nov
Margaret Hombsch (holistic counsellor), Tamworth
- By Shroud Memento
“Having witnessed firsthand the healing power of rituals and ceremonies, the Funeral Shroud would add a special dimension to the dying process focusing on celebrating the life that has been lived and allowing family members to connect with one another in a heartfelt way.”
05
Nov
Pauline Smith, Toowoomba
- By Shroud Memento
“As someone who was involved in making a shroud for our father after dying I found it to be a beautiful experience. It allowed the family time to spend doing something purposeful and therapeutic. We talked, reminisced, laughed and cried. As adults, we have not had a lot of opportunity to spend time together and the experience of making the shroud was more than special and the shared task at the time of grief had a unifying effect”
05
Nov
Peter Vickery, Sydney
- By Shroud Memento
“After the death of my father, the first person of real significance to pass away in my life, feelings of uselessness and confusion dominated. Helen’s idea of facilitating a group activity celebrating the recently deceased is unifying, occupying and cathartic, just what you need at this complex time. Alternately, ordering a customized shroud particular to the recently passed life would be a great alternative to the traditional “best outfit”.”
30
Oct
Susan Terravecchia, Sydney
- By Shroud Memento
“I was immediately impressed with the concept of a personalized shroud. It fills a void that so many of us long for when we need to farewell a loved one. Apart from eulogies and sympathy cards, the whole process can seem rather impersonal. However, a shroud would provide a personal way to grieve collectively, almost therapeutically. It provides that safe and comfortable space to say the things you never said, to farewell a special person in a special way. I would definitely have one made for any family member, and would much prefer this for myself when I pass as well.”
28
Oct
Kate Hastie, Townsville
- By Shroud Memento
“I found it was something to be proud of being able to do such a thing with other members of the family looking back and reflecting on the life the person had and the impact they have left on us. It’s something I will never forget for it was so personal. It was better than using an item of clothing from their wardrobe. Making this positive decision demonstrated how special the shrouds can be.”