Shrouds Ash prints & Sustainable Shroud carriers/coffins

 

                                  Artfully made. Deeply meaningful. Gentle on the earth.

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I create handcrafted burial shrouds designed for natural and environmentally conscious burials. Each shroud is made from biodegradable, sustainable fabrics such as hemp and linen—materials that honour both the body and the planet.

Using the cyanotype process—a historic photographic technique activated by sunlight—I print evocative, story-rich images directly onto the fabric. These designs wrap the body like a final offering: a visual tribute inspired by the marks, memories, and essence of a life. Much like tattoos, the images tell stories—personal, symbolic, and beautiful.

There is a poetics to cyanotype and death: the images are made with sunlight, and like us, they may fade over time. But when placed in a safe, dark place—such as the earth—they endure, staying with the body until nature gently takes it.

In addition, I create Ash Prints—circular images formed using particles of the deceased, separated through the alchemy of nature. These delicate works hold the physical trace of a loved one, captured in the moment the image is at its most vivid. The original is preserved behind a digital reproduction to prevent further exposure, and prints can be made at any scale, offering a lasting, tangible connection.

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For the past four years, I’ve also been researching and developing fully biodegradable paper coffins using traditional handmade papermaking techniques. This work brings together endangered heritage craft, sustainability, and contemporary design to offer a kinder alternative for end-of-life care.

Shrouds are available in limited-edition collections or as bespoke commissions that reflect your loved one’s unique spirit. Keepsake prints and funeral stationery can also accompany the shroud or Ash Print, offering families a meaningful legacy.

This is farewell with care—creative, personal, and rooted in love for both people and planet.

 

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