Monday, September 26, 2005

ashes

My father-in-law's funeral was yesterday. His ashes were buried in the church gardens. They had to be in a biodegradable container, which was a simple cardboard box. I made a cloth cover with Irish Chain blocks and embroidered my Irish father-in-law's name on the top.
I did not photograph it--I liked that it served its outward appearance for the day, and now is in the ground, returning to the earth with the ashes.
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4 comments:

Darcie said...

Lynn,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father-in-law. I hope that you and your family are able to share many memories.

Darcie

9/26/05, 9:03 PM
Sarah said...

Lynn -

So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. It was so sweet for you to make a cover for the box of ashes.

Sarah N.

9/27/05, 11:38 AM
Jen said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. How lovely and meaningful for you to make the cloth cover. Jen

9/28/05, 3:44 PM
Finn said...

Lynn, good to see you back..have missed you. A beautiful thing to do, that cover for the box. Personal and fitting.

10/6/05, 9:23 PM

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