Wow, what a neat idea. I have never heard of the quilts for funerals either, but I think it is great. I love quilts and would love to give and get them both. It is such a warm and loving feeling when I even see a new quilt, or an old one...lol. I made my mother a blanket of fleece for Mother's day in 2005 and she used it all the time. My sister, her caregiver, gave it back to me when she passed in April this year 2010. When I first got it I wrapped up in it in the evenings as it made me feel closer to her. I am so glad I got it back.