What a wonderful tribute to her. I love that idea!

What a wonderful tribute to a quilter.

that is just awesome

I have told my family when my time on earth is done, bury me with one of my quilts and give the rest to my good friends, don't have any siblings to give to and daughters have enough of my quilts.

A very nice idea to honor her passion. Thanks for sharing.

We just buried my husband's sister in Indiana and her daughter had tons of her quilted beauties and crochet covers around the room. Nice!

Interesting that I should find a post on this topic. I have only been to 2 funerals where they showed their quilts....and I loved it. I DON'T like those pictures boards or the videos they show....so...I have told friends and family that I wanted NO pictures, but you can drape my quilts around.... I especially like the post that said they draped them over the pews. I have also on my list of things to do...is make a casket quilt....that shows things about me...and tells the story of my life more than pictures would....and then I hope my daughter will keep that quilt. Who knows...I might publish a pattern for it. Hope nobody beats me to it. Happy New Year !

My Mom passed away in 2006. I took her quilt she made my hubby and I. Also took the first quilt she made. They were viewed with the love that my Mom had for us. Didn't think to ask my brother to bring his or the one she hand embroideried for my neice. But I had her first and last one there for all to see.

When I began this post I did so because I wanted to share the story of my friend's family's love for her and her craft. I didn't realize it would open up a well of tender remembrances of other loved one's sharing quilting at a loved one's passing. Thanks all for posting. And yes, I love the thought of being laid to rest in a gown and a warm quilt.

What a wonderful tribute to her!

I hope that my family thinks to do something like this when I go....what a lovely tribute!

GailG I have heard of this before and love the idea. I am only 64 but have already told my daughter that I want my quilts displayed like this when my time comes. It is a great tribute to her skill and love of quilting and very, very personal.

What a wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing.

A true show of love.

I started quilting because of a funeral! I went to a funeral for the grandmother of a coworker. I was very touched by the quilts displayed all around the altar. I decided that instead of sewing just for items that were used for a brief period of time that I should create quilts that would be here after I am gone. Every time I finish a quilt I am reminded of that wonderful funeral and of the quilts that her grandchildren still have today.

I think that just great..and what a way to be remembered! I always dreaded the thought that my children would have to spend money on flowers..such a waste..they just die, and it costs hundreds..a quilt over the casket is the perfect send off!

I love your message. I have told my family that is how I want to be laid out. Flowers are nice but how can you compare them to a quilt someone has put a lot of love and effort into.

Exactly! I would love to have something that distinguishes me like that. But I don't know what it would be unless I get a whole lot better at something than what I am now. :>/

What a great honor to display her quilts. :0)

Oh my gosh what wonderful thing to do for her

My husband is retired and works part time for our local funeral home. He has seen this done and our funeral home also uses quilts during the removal of the deceased instead of a plain sheet or those ugly zippered bags. You would not believe how many positive comments they get from the deceased family. It's quite comforting. I had mentioned the quilts being used to my quilt guild and that the quilt the funeral home was using was getting worn. The members decided to make a quilt and donate it for them to use. There are plans for making 2 or 3 more. Here's a picture of the quilt being presented. I'm second from the left.
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What beautiful gestures. So much nicer than flowers.

What a wonderful tribute to your friend.

I agree -I'll have to get the tops finished that are hanging in my closet - 12 right now!
Debbie

Our beloved Home Economics teacher died of cancer and her students brought their quilts from her classes to display at her funeral. Wonderful memories.

I can think of no better tribute!

What a great way for her family to say I love you at her wake. That must have been such a wonderful tribute to see. Hugs to you Gail.

At one time, my DH said he wanted to be buried in my avatar quilt. He has since said not to bury it with him, just to drape his casket with it instead of flowers. I'm torn--maybe his first request is what he really wants, but he might have thought it was selfish. One of our sons would treasure the quilt that draped his father's casket, I know.

I lost a very good quilting friend in July and at her wake some of her quilts were displayed. It was a wonderful tribute to her . She was a fantastic quilter and I miss her a lot.

That was done for my friend many years ago! I put a block in with some words of my feelings in with her! I still missed her and ita almot been 8 yrs!

My husband's aunt was a quilter. When she died at age 92 many of her quilts were displayed at the funeral home. I thought it was a great way to honor her talent. Her quilts were beautiful.

What a great way to show what your friend was all about, giving to others! Will have to tell my family about this because I would like a few quilts there.

What a wonderful tribute.

Never heard of such a thing but what a great idea. I would definitely want some of the quilts I made at my funeral service.

That is also a neat idea about the funeral home using a quilt instead of a sheet or those ugly plastic bags when picking up the bodies.

I would surely like my quilts to be draping the pews of the church when I die. But first I want to make some quilts for the funeral directors to use when they take the body out. I think that is the best idea. And I can have something to do with that.

Yes, when a friend of mine passed the whole church and reception hall were draped with her quilts. One even hung out full by the choir loft. Also have an acquaintance that lost her husband unexpectedly at 32 (he was a DEA agent) and perished in the line of duty. She said planning that funeral was the hardest thing she ever did, so she has her own completely outlined and arranged. she is only 38 but said it eased her mind to know it was taken care of just in case. She has done some beautiful quilts and plans to have them displayed all over the funeral chapel. One thing she has done is she is going to have someone passout a ticket to each person who comes to the service. What people do not realize is that she has assigned numbers to the works and the person with the ticket that matches will take that quilt home with them to remember her. The more I think of it the more I think what a neat idea. Also will keep people from fighting over her quilts or having them sold at auction. At least she will know that people who value her will have her quilts. Her family already have numerous quilts from her, so they are not left out.

How wonderful and full of love. It made me cry it sounds so beautiful. What a beautiful visual image for her loved ones. That would be my choice. Thanks for sharing.

Well, I had to get a hankie, this was such a nice thread to read. I like that idea of the quilts displayed. Families should do that for artisits, crafters, etc at a person's funeral. It is a look into the person's life.

A wonderful tribute to a quilter.

My Grandma & her sister quilted together & made several. When she passed, the last one they made was draped over her casket. I thought that was a fitting send-off....