The closed coffin could contain an unknown individual, and represents the many nameless individuals that have lost their lives as a result of racial inequality, injustice and violence.
The seats are for anyone to sit, reflect and remember or grieve the loss of a loved one.
Oftentimes, after a violent act in the community or to an individual, families did not have the occasion to grieve, to mourn or to say farewell.
We offer this holy space as a place for that occasion.