Anyone thinking of building your own coffin?

[Scott Winners]

I am in favor. QSWO, figured maple inlays, a bunch of ebony. I can just see that thing getting carried up the aisle of the church and x number of people knowing that dude was a wood worker.

Wife firmly opposed. Project on hold.

I do want to be buried upright so when I get to the other side I can step out and get to work.

[Mike Brady]

Since I'll be cremated...no.

Nice dry pine would make good kindling!

[Andrew Gibson]

If I recall correctly FWW had an article some years back about some Monks in Missouri? that built coffins to your necessary dimension then added shelves so that the box could be used as a bookcase until needed. They predominantly use walnut. The Idea was that you got to enjoy the Box before you needed it. I believe they were rectangular with raised panel construction.. I'm sure someone on here could dig up the issue.

[Don Orr]

I'm not building a coffin or casket (there's a difference) but I will turn my own cremation urn.

[Brian Holcombe]

But, what do you do with your books if you need the coffin !?!

[Warren Mickley]

Planning ahead in Chester County:


John Heacock, second child and eldest son of Jonathan Heacock and Ann Till his wife, was born 9th month 23rd, 1713, in Marple Township, near the Springfield Township line. He died in Middletown Township, 11th month 13th, 1794. John Heacock settled on a farm in Middletown Township. He was a cabinetmaker by trade, and when advanced in life caused a walnut tree, which he grew from a nut he once carried in his pocket and which he had planted, to be cut into boards out of which he made his own coffin. In this he placed his grave clothes, and, in conformity to his request, they were used at his interment.

[phil harold]

natural burial for me
no coffin
no chemicals
no burning
plant a tree above me
the worms crawl in and the worms crawl out!

[Mel Fulks]

Warren, nice to have all that detail. Thanks

[kent wardecke]

Nice dry pine would make good kindling!

Yes and you got it. They can throw the whole kit and kaboodle into the oven

I made a pine box for a Halloween decoration it was kind of neat. I've seen a coffin builder book for my kindle

[steven c newman]

And....then have some Clint Eastwood look-alike walk by, and say.." my mistake, need FOUR coffins made..."

[Bill Jobe]

Hey guys. Put the shine back up on the shelf.

[David Kenagy]

Since I'll be cremated...no.

That just means you need a smaller box. Imagine the fine joinery choices....

[John Patric]

I would be very happy to make one for my ex wife If I knew she would use it.

[steven c newman]

Having just "planted" a coffin...I am not really in the mood for this topic....

[William Fretwell]

Does Poison Ivy come in 4 inch boards? ......It’s the thought that counts!