About Our Vessels
All of our funerary vessels are handcrafted by fiber and funerary artisan, Michael Marie Schofield. Baskets are handwoven with willow grown on our farmstead, sometimes alongside plants collected through ongoing volunteer stewardship and restoration efforts on public land. Burial shrouds are botanically dyed from plants grown on our farm and other that have been sustainably harvested from around Michigan. A portion of every purchase is donated to the watershed council (or a similar organization) doing environmental work in the location the funerary vessel and its occupant will be put to rest.
End-of-Life Vessels & Investment
We offer a full range of funerary vessels
Natural Caskets
Our natural caskets are handwoven and come with cozy natural textile liners and pillows that can be botanically dyed.
Adult: $2650
Infant: $350
Burial Trays
Burial trays are designed for use with a burial shroud. These trays can be paired with one of our plant-dyed shrouds or even a simple quilt or blanket from your own home.
Adults Starting at $1250
Burial Shrouds
Our burial shrouds are individually-crafted from natural textiles and hand-dyed with local plants.
Starting at $250
Natural Urns
Our lidded wicker urns are lined with cotton muslin to contain ashes. They are made with completely natural materials, able to be used as a lasting tribute or can biodegrade and return to the elements.
Starting at $350
Please note we also often work with customers on a sliding scale.
How to Order
For those who have experienced a loss and need an end-of-life vessel right away, we have finished baskets and shrouds available for immediate need. Please feel free to call us anytime at 734-358-1142 or email us at [email protected] to learn more. We will get back to you promptly if we miss you!
For those who are planning ahead (even if only by a few weeks!), you can select form our finished baskets and shrouds or order a custom vessel at no extra cost. We can tailor the design to you wishes or even customize the vessel to include plants or other materials that are meaningful to you. We also welcome the opportunity to weave or dye alongside individuals and their loved ones. We deeply believe that crafting funerary vessels can be a wonderful and healing part of the grieving journey. Please give us a call at 734-358-1142 or email us at [email protected].
