[Gergie]

About two years ago my Dad asked my uncle who is a pretty good woodworker if he'd make his casket. Dad is 75 and doing well although he is getting some health issues.

Anyway my Uncle asked if I'd help him build it. I said yes I'd be honored, some of my family and friends think I'm "wierd".

I will be carving a flying duck or pheasent to place on the top of the casket, but no carving on the casket itself.

So roll call, wierd or not wierd.

[Woodartist]

Sounds fine to me

[brian bailey]

If building a casket for yourself or a loved one makes you weird, than you're not alone .

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=900


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[mark yundt]

I've seen kits and plans available to build your own,,,and lists for all the things you can use it for untill you actually "need" it.

[Woodartist]

Brian's link shows a pretty fancy one compared to those I have see.

[squbrigg]

Quite the opposite, I think it is a touching and generous thing to do! Going to a final resting place, for all time, wrapped in the arms of a piece of something your family made is the ultimate act of family love. Well done!

Bob

[mikeg]

Nope, I think it would be an honor.

mikeg

[Joy]

I agree, it's not weird, it is an act of love.

[AlArchie]

Wierd? So what's their point? I hate to say this, but if it weren't for all the wierd folks, this planet would be a pretty darn dull place!

Compassionate, thoughtfull, and wierd.......sounds good to me!

Roll with it.

Al

[Tom H]

NO! I agree with all....It's an Honor...Tom H