About life, goodbyes and colors,
that carry a memory
Stories, interviews and practical suggestions about how colors, personal motifs and shared memories can give the final farewell a human and unique form.
Flowee: A lifetime can be imprinted into a coffin
Flowee magazine presented the Painted Coffin as a project that brings back a human dimension, a personal story and a silent ritual to the final farewell.
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Plus 7 days: The chest as a work of art
Slovak Weekly visited the Brno studio of Mirka Kosečková and showed how color, personal motive and family involvement can transform the form of the last farewell.
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A new form of farewell
In the Memoáry podcast, Mirka Kosečková tells why a personal motif can bring the last farewell to the family closer and bring color, light and memory back to it.
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What a hand-painted coffin can tell
A color, a flower or a landscape is not just decoration. They can be a calm reminder of what a person liked and the imprint they left.
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How to choose a theme that really belongs to a person
A practical process from several memories through colors to one comprehensible visual story.
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When the family gets involved in the farewell
A signature, a short message or a single painted detail can be a safe and voluntary way of saying goodbye in person.
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Why talk about the form of your own farewell on time
The conversation doesn't have to be long or burdensome. A few clear wishes can make the decision easier for the family one day.
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Ready-made original in stock, or painting on request?
Two paths to a personal piece, a different time frame and questions that are useful to discuss at the outset.
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From memory to painting: how a personal motif on a coffin is created
From the first conversation through the color design to the last brush stroke. Each step helps to transform the memory into a sensitive artistic whole.
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Color is not the opposite of sadness
Soft blues, warm yellows or a family pattern can create a peaceful space for remembrance without detracting from the seriousness of the moment.
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A final farewell as a celebration of a unique life
Celebrating life does not negate the pain of loss. However, it gives space to music, colors and stories that remind loved ones of a particular person.
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