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Read poetry about the sacredness of transition from life into death. To share in reflection, remembering or as part of a farewell or memorial ceremony.
View our photographic essay of the Crestone End of Life Project’s history of service to its community.
Home Funeral Choices
Residents of the Crestone area have for many years been exploring options for home funerals, and in recent years the Crestone End of Life Project has worked to develop and spread awareness of these possibilities. A wealth of knowledge pertaining to this area exists in our community.
There are a variety of options for people to deal with part or all of the process of caring for their loved one’s body after death. Please read more general info on the Informed Final Choices home funeral information page.
The Crestone End of Life Project supports area residents in any of the following choices:
A function of the Crestone End of Life Project is to assist the families and friends of the deceased in planning meaningful, personalized rituals to mark the death of their loved one, and to assist, if necessary, in bringing those rituals to fruition.
Local Artisans and Businesses
Shrouds
Maha Lakshmi Gift Shop
Offering a range of silk and natural sari fabrics, oils and incense.
719.256. 4108
info@babajiashram.org
Urns
Lynn Drake, Ceramics
Handcrafted ceramic urns in a variety of shapes and sizes with an array of glazes.
719.256.4790
lynndrakeceramics@gmail.com
Coffins and Stretchers
Blue Earth Design, Adam Kinney, Proprietor
Hand-built pine coffins and stretchers for green burial or conventional cremation.
719. 256.4889 / 719.480.2121
blueearthdesign@gmail.com
Memorial Plaques
Studio Moresca, Shahna Lax, Artisan
Unique and skillfully crafted memorial plaques and copperware.
719. 256.5442
moresca.copper@gmail.com
www.studiomoresca.com
Oils for anointing
Floracopeia
Highest quality aromatic oils
floracopeia.com