Sending dad off in style

**Big Jim Mac** · 11-22-2010, 09:04

Way off topic but couldn't resist posting these pics of our DIY coffin for my dad, who died last Friday at age 90. He always did everything himself and talked of making his own coffin, but as he got up in years never got it done. So my brothers and I did it for him using walnut from trees he planted and we had sawed into boards. The sides were kerfed and steamed, then bent to the classic shape. We forged the hardware from mild steel and added a hand stamped Chevron shaped brass plaque with his name and DOB/DOD. Funeral is Tuesday, we are praying the bottom stays in!

**wirerat123** · 11-22-2010, 09:11

Wow, it's beautiful. What a great thing to do to honor your father. My condolences for your loss. Your father will be proud his boys did that for him.

**rhjanes** · 11-22-2010, 09:17

Sorry for your loss, but that is really a neat thing to do for all the family.

**Can't Wait** · 11-22-2010, 09:18

That is a beautiful tribute to your father my sympathy to your loss

**kc7fys** · 11-22-2010, 09:19

A fine way to show honor, and to proactively take part in one of life's certainties. Condolences to you and yours on this occasion.

**KerMegan** · 11-22-2010, 09:19

wow, "from trees he planted"..talk about planning ahead..
Good thoughts to you and your kinfolk..KM (who only ever planted pear trees..)

**rjcress** · 11-22-2010, 09:39

An amazing tribute to your father
Well done

**TZBrown** · 11-22-2010, 09:42

That is a wonderful way to pay tribute to your father.
A project like that shows a family bond that will last forever

Sorry for your loss.

TZ

**bigbamaguy** · 11-22-2010, 09:53

My condolances to you and your family for the loss of your father. It is nice to see a family honor one of their own in a very personal way. Be very proud of what you have done.