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'The earliest opportunity to include grave goods is prior to the funeral in the viewing chapel at the funeral directors ... At this time, putting dolls and teddy bears in the coffin is obvious, but less so are letters or notes, often confidential, tucked under the clothing or shroud.'

(Ken West, founder of the natural burial movement in the UK, 2015)