About Sanctum

When I saw how much waste and harsh chemicals go into traditional funerals, I wanted to offer something kinder to the earth—and to grieving families. Using my fashion and textile expertise, I started making Sanctum shrouds in 2024 from soft, organic fabrics coloured with plant dyes and lightly scented with my own natural botanical formula. 

These handcrafted shrouds offer a gentle, beautiful way to honour loved ones through natural burial, cremation, or home ceremonies, all while protecting the environment.

— Virginia Marcolin, Founder of Sanctum