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How to Build Your Own Casket 

There is nothing like the love that goes into building your own handmade casket for a family member who has recently departed.  You can also help out your family by building your own coffin. 

The guy in this video was rightfully so proud of his work and the love and joy that went into it.  It gave him great comfort that he had made his father's wishes come true.  It also brings people together in a common project which is a wonderful thing in times of sorrow and loss. 

There are many more videos available on YouTube about How to Make a Coffin.  You can get a lot of ideas and inspiration from them.  

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Build Your Own Casket Kit

This kit contains all the materials you will need to build your own casket, down to the glue and screws.  The company plants 100 trees for every casket sold, so you can be sure you are doing the right thing for the environment too.  Click here to order. 

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Where to Find Casket Hardware and Accessories

Casket Adornment Set Autumn Leaves Fabric AccessoryCasket Accessory Sets in Various Beautiful Designs

Casket hardware and accessories can be found online easily.  There are often beautiful antique handles and hinges available, along with crosses and other adornments.  There are some lovely fabric sets which adorn the casket in various colours and designs. 

Have a look at the listings we have found for you below: 

Casket Accessories and Hardware

Good luck with your project and we are sure you will make a casket or coffin which embeds all the love you have to give within it.  It will be a source of immense pride for you. 

Recommended Reading: 

Do it Yourself Caskets and Coffins by Steven J FreyClick to Read a Sample and Order

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Biodegradable Caskets and Coffins

Environmentally Friendly Cardboard Coffins

Biodegradable Cremation Ashes Containers

Plan Your Own Funeral

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Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Pendant for Cremation Ashes, Engraved Forever Loved

Memorial Jewelry to Honour a Loved One

Check out our lovely range of memorial jewelry for any lost loved one.  Pendants, necklaces, rings or bracelets, we have them all in all kinds of styles.  Choose for yourself or buy as a sympathy gift. 

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Create an Online Memorial Website

Honour your loved one with their own memorial website.  Share photos, videos, memories and more with your family and friends in a permanent online website.  Free for basic plan with no ads. 

Find out more here. 

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Losing a child to cancer is devastating, and there is a critical need to develop effective supports.

A federally-funded study in the United States (US) evaluating different types of support for bereaved parents is currently seeking participants. Parents residing in the US may be eligible if they lost a child diagnosed with cancer at least 6 months ago and live in one of the following states: NY, NJ, PA, CT, FL, or TN (other eligible states are being added, please complete the survey to check with us).

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