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Karen Williamson

Ake Ake Shrouds

Location: Aotearoa, New Zealand
Products: Artisan made natural funeral shrouds and funerary accessories, hand dyed with botanical prints from locally foraged plants. A simple wrap style shroud, comes with ties and a matching keepsake bag that can also be used for natural interment of ashes.
Pricing: Shroud sets from $500 NZD
Shipping: World wide shipping. Quote available on request.
Delivery: Local delivery within 45km radius from $20-$50 NZD
Custom builds: Most shrouds are suitable for adults up to 6 ft tall. Custom sizes on request including for infant, child and small pet. Bespoke custom dye to a colour palette of choice, or to include plants significant to the person (depending on availability). Time to make from 2 - 4 weeks, plus shipping times. Consultation for custom dyes is at no cost.
Materials: All natural fibres and fabrics including sewing threads - cotton, linen, silk or wool. Some fabrics used are recycled or vintage. All dyes are plant based, sustainably harvested and non-toxic.

Email: hello@akeakeshrouds.co.nz
​Phone: 64 027 63 65 610
​Website: www.AkeakeShrouds.co.nz
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"During my years as a hospice nurse, I had many honest and heartfelt conversations with people about their funeral wishes. I heard their aspirations to be eco friendly, to have authentic simple ceremonies, or to remain at home after death and be cared for by the people whom they trusted and loved.  I observed the powerful and uplifting impact that taking part in death care had on personal bereavement and witnessed the circle of community that arose around families to give support to their journey. My intention for Ake Ake Shrouds is to create a gracious and unique option that has low impact on mother earth, inspires the choice for a natural funeral and empowers families to participate in the ritual of shrouding with autonomy and confidence."
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The Funerary Artisans Collective is a group of funeral goods artists and craftspeople who choose to exhibit their work on this site. This website is intended for consumer education only. It is not intended to endorse. All exhibitors participate as independent free agents responsible for the quality and availability of their own products; their work is not juried. All purchases are between the individual artist and the consumer. The Collective is not responsible for transactions or communications between members and consumers.

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  • Home
  • Meet the Makers
    • Jewelry >
      • David and Nicola Finch
    • Quilts >
      • Zak Foster
      • Lee Webster
    • Shrouds >
      • Jeremy Burrill
      • Dina Stander
      • Christi Whiteley
      • Karen Williamson
    • Trays and Boards >
      • Jeremy Burrill
      • Mary Lauren Fraser
      • Mo Walrath
    • Urns >
      • Jeremy Burrill
      • Mary Lauren Fraser
      • George Lang
      • Jessica Palmer
    • Wooden Caskets >
      • Jeremy Burrill
      • Noah Burton
      • Paul Firnstein
      • John Jull
      • Mark Korban
      • Chuck Lakin
      • George Lang
      • Jessica Palmer
      • Jonas Zahn
    • Woven Caskets >
      • Mary Lauren Fraser
      • Sarah Lasswell
      • Mo Walrath
      • India West
  • The Collective
    • Purpose
    • Join Us
  • Contact