I design clothes for the dead.

While lurking around the Internet looking for funeral related t-shirts and stuff for a relative in Holland, I came across a whole industry I was unaware of. Burial clothes. Most of the providers of this are offering shrouds and such, some are offering clothing for funeral directors (I always thought they just got that stuff at Sears) but Sindy's Designs offers a whole new perspective. They create clothing that funeral homes can have on hand so the bereaved don't need to go out and buy something if they don't have anything suitable at home.

The bizarre fascination with looking our best for our funeral is a North American thing (with an exception here and there). Its contrived, costly and fools no one though we like to stand around and pretend that Aunt Enid really looks good. I used to have romantic notions of death -Snow White's glass coffin with her perpetual youth encased in it seemed ideal. Looking good requires a bit of manipulation and approaches taxidermy a bit too much for my liking. But if you are worried about having "nothing to wear" check out this site: http://www.sindysdesigns.com/ You can't see the pictures of the merchandise unless you are brave enough to fill in a fabricated identity. But here is a quote:

"I appreciate the quality of the dresses I buy from Sindy's. The colors are so complementary of the colors in the caskets. And the men's suits are complete with tie, etc." Gail Krien, Krien Funeral Home, Davis, Oklahoma

'nough said.