6 reasons you'll love this Burial Shroud:
1. Easy To Use
Our Burial Shrouds have six durable cotton-webbed handles with a strong, reinforced canvas sleeve underneath to hold a wooden plank, providing full-body support. A three-step instruction sheet is also included for easy, stress-free transport.
2. Exquisite, Sustainable Fibres
Woven in our studio in a striking variation of a herringbone twill weave, this cloth is made from organic cotton naturally grown in a range of soft colours, as it was once long ago. When the yarn is available, two different coloured fabrics are woven, creating a two-toned natural shroud.
3. Fully Biodegradable
Accented with natural linen trim and ties, and sewn with cotton thread, even the smallest details of our Burial Shrouds are 100% biodegradable.
4. Zero Waste, Zero Chemicals
We embrace earth-friendly design practices in the design and construction of our burial shrouds. No material is wasted and our fabrics are free from artificial dyes.
5.Handcrafted with Care
Each burial shroud is lovingly made at our Nova Scotia-based LaHave Weaving Studio by Lesley Armstrong, a master weaver with over 50 years of experience.
Custom sizing, colours and patterns are available by emailing lesley@lahaveweavingstudio.com
6. Lavender sachet
Each of our Natural Burial Shrouds includes a complementary sachet filled with pure, dried Nova Scotia lavender buds. Encased in a fully biodegradable silk organza pouch, this aromatic sachet provides a sweet, woodsy scent.
Learn more about our burial shrouds
Take a look at our Natural Burial Shrouds booklet.
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Natural Burial Shroud FAQs
For standard orders, visit Our Natural Burial Shroud Collection, choose the burial shroud you like, select the size needed, then fill in your shipping and billing information.
For a custom size, naturally-dyed colour or pattern contact lesley@LaHaveWeavingStudio.ca
Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. We keep a few of our shrouds in stock for time-sensitive situations but please plan ahead, if possible.
Yes, shipping fees are included in the price of your order within Mainland North America. We use UPS (tentative) or Canada Post XpressPost for shipping with a signature required for delivery.
Shipping insurance is NOT included in the price of your order. If you wish to add shipping insurance email Lesley@LaHaveWeavingStudio.ca, after you place your order.
For shipping to other countries contact Lesley for pricing.
Yes! Please contact Lesley for international shipping rates at Lesley@LaHaveWeavingStudio.ca
When you order one of our natural burial shrouds you'll receive:
- the handcrafted shroud with FREE shipping within Mainland North America
- a complementary lavender sachet
- Cotton Storage Case
- An illustrated sheet on how to use your shroud
The wooden plank needed to provide support for the body is not included in your burial shroud purchase. If you need us to supply the wooden plank, we can help! Contact lesley@LaHaveWeavingStudio.ca
Some of the key principles of natural burials include no embalming, direct site burial where the shroud or sustainable coffin is put directly into the ground, land restoration and conservation, and simple memorialization.
We are proud to use only the finest quality, all-natural biodegradable fibres (wool, cotton/linen, linen, etc.), right down to the cotton sewing thread, making our shrouds a perfect choice for green burials.
Laws concerning transportation of the deceased, burial on one’s own land or the designation of green burial sites may vary from one province to province or state to state.
For Canadian-based information about this visit Green Burial Canada
If you live in Nova Scotia, visit The Green Burial Society of Nova Scotia’s Facebook page
We encourage you to check with your local authorities for laws about natural burials.