Farewell tribute. Building a custom coffin.

This is a custom coffin build. The wood was mostly salvaged from an ancestral home of the family's. The remainder was milled from trees from the local area. Total build time was 52 hours. Thank you to everyone who contributed and thank you for watching. Jeremy @ The dirt road workshop.

[@rogerhodges7656]

With my help, over many years, dad and I built almost all of the furniture in their 2,800 sf home, and more. When he was about 80, he told me that for our next project, he would like to build his own casket. We went to the local funeral home to find out what would fit in a burial vault and then made the project by milling left over rough sawn oak into the boards and moldings that we needed. We completed the casket except for the upholstery lining, built a crate to protect it, and stood it in the corner shop. It was built like a piece of fine furniture. After he died, my children helped me install the upholstery/lining and we delivered it to the funeral home. Finishing the upholstery with my three children brings back bitter sweet memories. He died in 2019 at 86. I miss my dad.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Sorry about your father. It's nice that you and him were able to do that together. I wish that I would have been able to do something like that with my father but he died unexpectedly in an accident. We were able to get him a nice casket but it's not quite the same. Thanks for watching.

[@joculator9820]

Damn, brother - sorry for your loss - and thanks for sharing that incredible experience.

[@jandeeg152]

Wow, what an emotional and beautiful video, my condolancies! Labour of love.😢❤️ greetings from the Netherlands.

[@brplatten1273]

Just remember, there's a place in heaven for you. You're a great man for doing this for a family that needed it. someday you'll see your father again. And he'll tell you how proud he is of you. My prayers are going out to you and the family that you built this for.

[@dinadiefenbach5809]

Absolutely beautiful, Jeremy. The coffin and the video. Such a heartfelt tribute to Chuck and a treasured video for Tessa and the kids to have. Well done.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you.

[@danielgriffith7694]

I was a very young teenager when I saw a group of older men hand made a coffin for my grandfather. It was made out of white oak. The bottom and top was one piece!!! The sides were steam bent. My Aunts, His daughters hand sewed the lining !

[@TheManSquareShow]

Sorry for your loss. Good Job.

[@aaronhenderson8715]

Great job! The end product was beautiful.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thanks man.

[@keithholloway101]

Good job Jeremy, you had me hooked throughout the whole video, and you put a lot of thought and effort into doing this right for the family.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video of the coffin build. You did a fine job and the family must have been proud to have laid to rest their family member in it. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@carltennant9251]

RIP Chuck

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Nice job,well done! I once went with a boat building buddy, to his parents house in a different state. They had a huge dinning room table with all sorts of exotic wood inlays. It had been a thing of beauty but it was all sprung ,warped and popping off. I asked about it. My friends brother built the table . The brother used to work in a coffin factory and made the table with off cuts. The reason the table was falling apart was he used coffin glue ! Think Elmer.

[@allenwilson9656]

You better hurry up and build that puppy 🐶 a box , he's gonna need it if he don't stop chewin chose cards 🔌 🤣 What a wonderful tribute to a friend , Your choice of easy music was an added bonus 👌 May he rest in peace 🙏 🪦

[@terrymcguire4800]

God Bless you

[@tammyhickman6014]

Beautiful. RIP Chuck. Give Aaron my love

[@MD-gc4xq]

It’s alright building these coffins but have you ever thought of the poor Paul bearers who have to carry them? I know because I do and they weigh a ton

[@dwayneruthig242]

Excellent job, Jeremy. The tribute and the narration was excellent as well. I also enjoyed the quiet music background. I'm sure the family will review this video with fond memories of their homestead and the family member. Again, good job!

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you very much!

[@user-AmyNicole1104]

What an amazing tribute. So sorry for the loss. You did an amazing job RIP Chuck

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you.

[@michael61985]

I would have put a clear coat on it

[@Jeremy_Moir]

I wanted to put a finish on it but the customer said that they wanted it natural.

[@wildman4642]

You did an outstanding job. Thanks for taking the time to share and narrate the steps.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmygliss1171]

You have avery beautiful piece of labor of love for that family, it absolutely a job

[@Bigdog603]

You should be proud to give give them something so fine to spend eternity in.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thanks, it meant a lot to the family.

[@TheHuizenre]

I am really impressed by the love expressed in this build

[@RYwoodview]

What a special thing to do for someone and an honor to be asked. I hope/don't hope to do the same.

[@russellwhite8890]

It’s none of my business, but it may be time to eat that one chicken! 😂

[@Jeremy_Moir]

We actually sold that chicken shortly after this project. I had a couple people tell me that they liked the video, especially the chicken. I'm wondering if I need to try to buy her back since she was the star of the show. Thanks for watching.

[@sandraspear3727]

You did a beautiful job. You really have some amazing talent Jeremy.

[@lennyf1957]

This is the very first video of yours that I've watched and I enjoyed it thoroughly, especially your little talk at the end. thank you

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cffordham1981]

RIP Uncle Chuck. Wonderful craftsmanship Jeremy. A beautiful gesture

[@shermansmith2206]

That's beautiful 😢

[@Mselah]

Beautiful work Jeremy. My condolences to the family

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you.

[@miker9043]

Beautiful Coffin Jeremy and beautiful tribute , I enjoyed the narration and video

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Many thanks!

[@vargr]

If it works, its not old.

[@Good-Citizen]

Thank you ❤

[@Minecraft74647]

Great job…beautiful coffin. 😢

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you!

[@jacobmartin8208]

It looked amazing!

[@raymondcollyear4773]

Great video. Your a good person which hard to find today. But I wouldn't worry about those chickens I'd keep that pup out of my shop ,I don't think those chickens can chew through your cords but you know that pup can and did. Thank you for the video and I hope you heal from your surgery and may God bless you with good health and happiness

[@tommysts1920]

Great job. Planning on building my own, but I will be cremated, so it should be a lot let work.

[@jimgarrett7078]

Beautiful beautiful!!! I have subscribed. I’m also a fellow Georgian. I wish you the very best.

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you! You too!

[@kennethomeara9848]

Beautiful work

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thank you very much!

[@arthurtanchak2411]

Super nice job

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thanks

[@allenguffey9370]

Beautiful job and what an honor to do thanks for sharing

[@edwinleach4013]

You did a wonderful job. God Bless you for your work.

[@joeabel343]

Very well done my friend. Showing respect to your work and showing care an love to the family well done again

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Much appreciated

[@crashcreeley]

Well done sir...

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thanks.

[@my83roadster4me]

Very nice!

[@Jeremy_Moir]

Thanks!

[@edgarsims9380]

🙋 "promosm"