The Bluebell Shroud

One-of-a-Kind Beauty, Grown by Nature

This burial shroud was coloured slowly using butterfly pea flowers — delicate blossoms known for producing soft blue tones through natural dyeing.

The result is a calm, airy colour reminiscent of clear sky and morning light.

For many families, choosing a natural shroud is an act of intention — a way to return gently to the earth, wrapped in materials that honour both the body and the land.

Each piece is prepared and dyed by hand, and no two will ever be exactly the same.

Plants Used in This Shroud

This shroud was dyed using a traditional botanical process with:

• Butterfly pea flower — a flowering plant long used in natural dyeing to produce soft blue tones
• Natural plant tannins to help the fibre receive and hold the colour

Butterfly pea flowers are known for their gentle chemistry and subtle colour shifts, creating tones that feel soft, calm, and quietly expressive.

The Botanical Dyeing Process

The fabric was slowly immersed in a dye bath made from butterfly pea flowers and left to soak over time, allowing the plant pigments to develop naturally.

Because natural dyes respond to water, fibre, and temperature, the final colour emerges gradually — never forced, never identical.

No synthetic dyes are used.
No chemical finishes are applied.
The fabric remains fully biodegradable.

This slow process honours traditional textile methods and supports a gentle return to the earth.

Materials

• Turkish double-gauze cotton muslin
• Naturally dyed using plant-based dyes
• Soft blue silk ties, dyed in the same botanical bath
• Breathable, soft, and lightweight
• Fully biodegradable

Included With Each Shroud

Each shroud is thoughtfully prepared as a complete, ready-to-use burial system.

Included with your purchase:

• A biodegradable absorbent liner made from natural cotton and hemp fleece
• A cloth storage bag for safe, breathable storage
• A small bottle of all-natural botanical fabric freshening spray

The liner is placed beneath the body inside the shroud and provides gentle, natural absorption when needed.
It contains no synthetic materials and will fully biodegrade in the soil.

Compatible with standard funeral home and home funeral practices.

Size

102 inches x 62 inches

Designed to provide comfortable coverage for a small adult or child using a simple fold-over wrap.

Colour

A soft grey-blue tone created from butterfly pea flower dye.

Depending on light, the colour may appear:

• pale blue
• soft grey
• muted sky

Subtle variations in colour are part of the natural dye process and are considered a mark of authenticity.

Timing

Ready to ship

Ships within 1–3 business days

Storage

Natural fabrics, when stored in a dry place, can last for decades.
Many families choose their shroud in advance as part of thoughtful preparation.