Making an Urn for My Dad - Woodworking

[@CammiesGarage]

My dad passed away three weeks after I made this.

[@transitkidjasonproductions]

May your heart find healing

[@KennyRamsayMedic48]

Super emotional build. Your Dad would be so proud of you. You’re a mix of old and modern craftsmanship. I think more on the old craftsmanship side. Very nice work.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you. That is kind of you to say.

[@sergeantseven4240]

My dad passed away on July 9th at 72 years old. Learning to cope with the loss and not be hard on myself has been the hardest thing I've ever had to do. He loved wood working very much and left me with a bunch of tools and unfinished projects. I have decided that I am going to build him an urn. I also plan to finish his projects that he didn't get to finish. Last time I talked to him in the hospital he was excited to get home and get better so he could build things for my daughters and spend time with us this Christmas since we didn't see him much over the last 10 years. He sadly never got well enough to spend time in the workshop. We were mending a broken relationship with him. He loved Christmas time and used to dress up as Santa and hand out candy canes to people. He's deeply missed and I think building an urn for his ashes is the appropriate thing to do. My condolences to you.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry to hear. My condolences.

[@rogerwilson500]

Man, you did a great job! Your Dad would be proud!❤️

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@nateb4543]

Today is the last day we can be at my moms house. Its a beautiful lot on an acre in the best school district in the state. Wife and i couldn't afford it. Dad died 2 yrs ago after living there for 45 yrs. Theres some cherry we used to climb in and eat that he never got around to doing anything with. I've decided to (somehow) get that into usable lumber and build and urn box. Thanks for the vid and hope everyone who's found themself here is holding up ok

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for watching and sharing your story. I am glad I can inspire you. Best wishes.

[@williamellis8993]

That's really nice, Cam. I can feel your emotions having been through it myself. Just know that when the time comes, you have honored him in a very special way. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bill

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Bill

[@brianhmonks]

God bless. You made your Dad proud and we are all proud of you. Cheers, Brian

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@dereksquirell5764]

That is a wonderful memorial to your Dad - well done!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Derek.

[@davidbrown9745]

You are a good son and you have done your father proud. Beautiful urn. Best wishes!

[@CammiesGarage]

You are so kind

[@brentjacobs7053]

Beautiful work. Your dad must be proud. My dad passed away 2-4-21 as his ashes will be spread. I built his cremation casket. It was very therapeutic. I wish you and your dad peace.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Brent. I was hoping my dad would not need it as soon as he did. He passed a mere three weeks after he received it. Peace and best wishes to you as well.

[@jackxthexreaper736]

My father in law passed 4.2.21. Kind of like a reverse in numbers... it still hasn’t sunk in that he’s really gone... he’s just fishing or out on a work run...

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry for your loss, Jack. Peace and best wishes.

[@jackxthexreaper736]

@@CammiesGarage thank you. He was a great man.

[@caroljohnson8817]

Such a beautiful box made with so much love. He will love it.

[@timgwaltney5770]

I am sure he would have proud of the love put into this box….

[@paulbell1522]

Fantastic, i know how heavy something like that is. I was asked to build my nephew a monument cross out of wood, i definitely had to put my mind in a different place while doing it. I will be praying for you and you family for strength and comfort.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for your kind words, Paul.

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Elegant, and a challenge. Also an honor to be asked. Damn hard to do! Ya did good, and I know he appreciated and wanted to engage you in this life process. Great job!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Thomas.

[@js1258]

Beautiful job.. Dad is proud that’s for sure. What an awesome tribute :) thanks for share

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@techedfireman4981]

That's gotta be darn tough to do Cam. I can only imagine the emotions as you were doing this, at the same time it will be one of your proudest projects to ever make. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@MakeSomething]

Looks beautiful. Sending my love.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, David. That means a lot coming from you.

[@PatrickSteil]

Thanks. Finally feel like I can tackle this for my Dad. You inspired me in how to personalize it for him. God Bless.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry to hear about your father, Patrick. I'm glad I could inspire you. Best wishes.

[@spikewillow4552]

Stunning Cam the contrasting woods look beautiful awesome piece to honour your dad.Blessings to you brother during this tough time.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for the kind words, Spike.

[@BigMarkJr1083]

Thats gorgeous sir! I love it. Im about to be doing the same for my dad.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Greg. Sorry to hear you have to do the same.

[@BigMarkJr1083]

@CammiesGarage yea man when you have an old man like ours its awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Beautiful! You’ve done your Dad proud.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@JkCanvas]

Amazing. Like the Walnut and Maple.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@AndyCPugh]

That's beautiful. A hard build indeed. Hopefully it will give you some comfort when the time comes.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks a lot, Andy.

[@ajnorris22]

Thank for showing the mess up most people don’t

[@j1bbs134]

A beautiful thing to do for him. Take care

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@leventunlimited2812]

You’re a good man…

[@JolienBrebels]

Really nice for your dad, Cammie. Much support for you! My prayers are with you.

[@timporter6857]

Looks great Cam. Nice job.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks, Tim.

[@flyrobin2544]

A beautiful labor of love 🌹

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@MrDoodsie56]

What a great project to create for your dad. Sorry to hear about your loss. I am getting ready to make my own urn as well as my wife's urn. Peace, Cam!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Dale. I am very sorry for your loss also. Best wishes.

[@MrDoodsie56]

My wife and I are both still around. Just preparing for the future. I actually picked out the main board for my urn this morning. I had no idea how emotional it would be to complete that initial step.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry for the misunderstanding, Dale. I understand the emotion of making an urn for a loved one, but making one for myself, sheesh. I would hope, by that time, I would be ready for the end. My dad was practical and had everything arranged years in advance. I just did not expect him to need the urn as soon as he did.

[@ubiquitouslovegrove]

So nice what you are doing for him and I will do the same for mine. Thanks for sharing.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for watching, Jeffrey.

[@hobbyturner6634]

Looks amazing ! Great tribute, I hope he likes it...he should!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@jeremygladden895]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm going through the same exact thing which is why I'm watching your video.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry to hear, Jeremy. Thanks for watching. Best wishes.

[@gordeneden3142]

Well done! I beautiful piece of craftsmanship. 🙏🏻

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@nmoran2046]

To a point you’re right, it is heavy, but look at it this way your building his retirement house. I have to do the same for my mother, but she never got a chance to ask. Well done, sir if I was your father, I would be proud to call that my retirement home

[@woodydellcreations1742]

The emotions this must bring out throughout the process I can only imagine, but expect that I will also be making a few all too soon as well. You did an amazing job and it's a great tribute! Comfort and love to you and all your family.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@burtmacklin4497]

I’m currently making one for my grandpa who passed last month, it’s an honor to be asked to do this

[@CammiesGarage]

Best wishes, Burt.

[@heyimamaker]

That's tough Cam, This is definitely one of those hard moments in life but it's nice that he was able to ask you to do this for him. Shows how much he appreciates your work. Best wishes!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Amazing job. Very challenging to complete without a table saw. Beautiful wood selection.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you. Table saw is over-rated. ;)

[@GaryLundgrenCrafts]

Great Video and a great inspiration. I understand your pain. My sister just passed away a few monts ago and I am looking at creating some urns for myself, brother, and some others. Thanks!! 👍👍

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Gary.

[@atteljas]

My condolences and sorry for your loss. I lost my father few days ago and was asked to make a urn for him. Great priviledge but I can imagine when I start it can be very hard.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you. I am sorry for your loss. Best wishes.

[@atteljas]

@@CammiesGarage Thank you very much. He lived a long and good life.

[@banginlikebonzo7083]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks a lot, Doug.

[@dancs5414]

My dad passed February 25, 2019. He was 67. I made him an Army Shadow Box display case. It is far from perfect. Rough edges. Uneven. My mom loves it. Watching this inspires me to make an urn. My dads ashes are still in the plastic box from the funeral home. My brother has them.

[@CammiesGarage]

Handmade things carry so much more weight and meaning.

[@PotgieterWoodturning]

Beautiful Project Cammie 😁👍🏼👏

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

Thank you for sharring. my brother in law just passed suddenly and i've be asked to make his cremation box. I'm a wreck emotionaly... This helped me alot.

[@CammiesGarage]

I am sorry for your loss. I am glad I can give you a bit of solace.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

I'd share my build with you if i could.. I'm going to do a short video of the urn when i'm done thursday.. on my channel @@CammiesGarage

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Cam, That is beautiful and must have been the hardest thing you have ever made. Take care Cam. Cheers, Huw

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks, Huw. Getting started was difficult. I did not have much momentum to finish it either.

[@positivelyportugal]

That is heavy, but what a great tribute. Thank you for posting.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for watching.

[@jonwills1957]

That’s definitely got to be a hard project but I bet your dad is really proud of you. It looks beautiful.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank, Jon. I hope so.

[@johnminchin9153]

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! i know how hard it is ive made a few and actually im in the process to starting my own business building urns. i do lots of carvings again sorry for your loss beautiful work again will be following!!

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, John. Good luck with your work.

[@JaceTLittle]

First time watching you, looks great and keep up the great work.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks for watching, Jace.

[@gk6993]

Man, that's tough. Nice job.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Garry.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Thank you Sir I’m going to do one for my wife, died in 2010 & her ashes are setting over there on the dresser now. Thank you Sir If I was your dad I’d be happy to be in this Urn & I’m sure that he will be also.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@annaredd2422]

what a privilege and an honor

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Anna.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Wow, Cam! Not sure I could do it. Your wife is correct... that's heavy, my friend! It came out lovely, Cam! Truly beautiful! My father is nearing that point as well and thoughts and prayers go with you and yours! BTW, I LOVE how the sound of that orbital sander makes me think of the electricity flowing into the monster from the old Frankenstein movies. Billy

[@CammiesGarage]

Haha! Thanks, Billy.

[@ExplorinNature]

My father passed away a while ago very suddenly at 61. I couldn’t handle making an urn for him for a while. I stumbled across this video and I think it’s time to give it a try. Very nice work

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry for your loss. Thank you and good luck.

[@nateb4543]

So sorry man

[@BradsWorkbench]

Ive been wanting to turn an urn for my dad who passed about a year ago, but not quite good enough yet..... hell of a save on putting in that new panel btw

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks, Brad. I believe in you. You can do it!

[@stanleyshostak2737]

Great job! I hope you are doing well and your dad is comfortable. My father passed in February. He and I took woodworking classes together. I made a urn for him as well, but it was after he passed. I only had a few days to get it together before the funeral. It was a very cathartic experience. I understand how it feels. Watching this brought back many of those feelings. It’s nice that you have the skills and abilities to do this.

[@CammiesGarage]

I am sorry to hear about your dad, Stanley. I am glad you guys got to bond through woodworking.

[@mikepettengill2706]

Beautiful Cam.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thanks, Mike!

[@robmatthewswoodturning4988]

Nice one, Brother.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Rob.

[@bigdale3042]

Sorry for Everyone losses .May you be Blessed with Comfort.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@darrinsiberia]

Talk as much as you can with him about death and how you'll honor him. Even though it's uncomfortable, you're already way ahead of most families. Mine passed suddenly and we just kind of improvised (everything from the viewing to the celebration of life etc). But we felt his spirit the whole time, and still do, so I feel like we did okay.

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry for your loss.

[@cnrart.claudiorodriguez9978]

hello friend, I am very sorry for the death of your father, carpenters continue to leave traces on their children my love for wood is exclusive to my father's teachings. a giant hug

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Claudio. My dad is still alive, but very old. Sorry for the confusion.

[@cnrart.claudiorodriguez9978]

@@CammiesGarage ok no problem, my father a great carpenter of Argentine railways, died just 2 years ago.

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Geez thats gotta be a tough build

[@SilverBack.]

Sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with you Cammie

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Douglas.

[@ClevesBackyardWoodworking]

Love it, my mom passed in September and have plans to make an urn for her but still haven't started. Whats the height and thickness of the wood and you used wipe on poly? Thanks

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Cleve. The original board I started with was just about eight inches. As you can see in the video, it maxxed out my bandsaw cutting capacity. I think they ended up just about 3/4 inch thick. Yes, I used wipe-on poly for the finish.

[@ajnorris22]

Amazing

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you.

[@mojo6524]

I had the Honor to make them for both my parents. its a tough task,.

[@acemaker2002]

What a wonderful tribute, especially since he asked you to make it for him. May I ask why the leaves were placed sideways? Was it to simulate "floating in the wind?"

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Stephen. Fallen leaves.

[@aaronjoecalles8454]

Much love & strength for you & your family during these next weeks. I do realize he probably hasn't passed away yet, but I see that it already is a struggle for you. While working with the relatives of people that passed away & people who are close to it at the hospital, i have been seeing that mourning the death of a loved one can be devastating, but in that state of grief is much power as well. When the time comes I hope you are aware of that very power, and that you know to wield it into your creativity, and by that allow yourself to take control of the process of saying good bye.

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you for the kind words, Aaron.

[@franceshallen2478]

That is a very beautiful tribute for your Dad. But I must ask...... Why did you glue the Maple Leaves on sideways?

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you. Fallen leaves.

[@franceshallen2478]

@@CammiesGarage Of course..thanks..

[@burtgraham3689]

well done Cam - would you care to divulge the dimensions of the urn. it's always hard to lose a family member. I lost a 20 yr old daughter in a car crash at grad. Would you be willing to divulge the dimensions of the urn - I might have to make one Thank you Burt

[@CammiesGarage]

Thank you, Burt. I am very sorry to hear about your daughter. That is awful. I do not remember the exact dimensions, but I made it too big. It is roughly a 8-9 inch cube, but it does not need to be that big. Best wishes.

[@burtgraham3689]

@@CammiesGarage thank you

[@transitkidjasonproductions]

At the beginning you look sad

[@CammiesGarage]

I am sad in this video.

[@transitkidjasonproductions]

@@CammiesGarage I’m so sorry to hear about your dad do you mind he is at peace and watching you from above

[@sarahkeith01]

Can you do one with wood planks from dollar tree and also maybe the Jenga type blocks from dollar tree in the shape of a small diamond for my small dogs ashes

[@CammiesGarage]

Sorry to hear about your dog, Sarah. I do not have tools or a studio at the moment, so I cannot make any wood things at this time.