On September 18, knowledge center Tothepoint, in cooperation with Jose Glas of Funeral Cloths and Maike Bakker of Afuitex, is organizing an informative afternoon at the Adamas House. Discover various creative and sustainable alternatives to the traditional funeral coffin.
Time and location
Date: Sept. 18
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Adamas center for life with and after cancer
Presentations
Every full hour there is a short presentation totaling 10 minutes about:
- Wades: the soft cloths in which a deceased person can be wrapped in a reverent and natural way
- The art of interment: how to visually and emotionally shape the goodbye
- Children’s rituals: special ways to engage and comfort children during a goodbye
Organization
This afternoon is organized by knowledge center Tothepoint in cooperation with Jose Glas of Rouwdoeken and Maike Bakker of Afuitex.
Admission is free. You are welcome to ask questions and be inspired!

