Colorado Woman Turns Wedding Dresses Into Infant Burial 'Angel Gowns'

Toronto, December 1, 2015 (Newswire.com) - The 66-year-old Evergreen, Colorado, native has sewn over 80 infant burial frocks, which she calls 'angel gowns,' from recycled wedding dresses since she began Front Range Angel Gowns four months ago. 

The company, which is in the process of becoming an official non-profit, accepts wedding dress donations, which Fasano crafts into beautiful ensembles (free-of-charge) for families that have suffered the loss of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. 

The great-grandmother says she recognized the need for infant burial gowns when her own family experienced the loss of a baby. 

Decorated with intricate lace patterns, the gowns are given to hospitals, mortuaries and clinics throughout the state of Colorado for families in need. 

Fasano explains that in the past, if a woman miscarried or had a stillborn, the baby was "whisked away," and the parents were never able to see their child. 

Fasano, who doesn't accept cash donations for her gowns, constructs the burial garbs herself and says she can make anywhere from eight to 36 from a single wedding dress. 

"If you can ease the pain of a family that has just experienced deep loss, it's all worth it," says Fasano. "A little piece of clothing can give so much closure."