Nana-chan; A Japanese Pet Funeral
When my husband’s Shiba died I was invited to take part in her beautiful Japanese pet funeral.
A Magical Walk Through Rakowicki Cemetery
Considering I’m such an advocate for green burial and a ‘leave no trace’ mind set, I don’t half love a cemetery. I was recently lucky enough to visit the beautiful Rakowicki Cemetery in Krakow whilst it was dusted with snow. The cemetery was built in about 1800 but has expanded massively since then. It now covers…
Death and Dying in the 1900s…..in 3D!!!!
Stereographs are beautiful and offer a 3D window into the past. People recorded all sorts of things through this medium including landscapes, fictional dioramas, war, porn and of course death. However you need the kit to help bring these pictures to life. Luckily for us the brilliant people over at the New York Public Library…
Some Burning Questions
Last night I was pointed towards this thread on Mumsnet entitled ‘Why don’t people rent coffins?’. The writer wanted to know why we burn beautiful and very expensive coffins when it would be cheaper and more eco-friendly to rent one. Looking at the responses that followed I was surprised to see how many people had questions about cremation…
Welcome to The Winding Sheet
Hello folks! Welcome to The Winding Sheet. The Winding Sheet is a friendly space to talk openly and honestly about death and end of life ceremonies. Let’s start at the beginning. The cost of a funeral in the UK has sky rocketed by an incredible 80% since 2004 and dying now costs an average of…
