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| Thread ID: 42721 | 2004-02-20 08:14:00 | Very OT caskets | merlin-nz (275) | Press F1 |
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| 216844 | 2004-02-21 00:05:00 | Some time ago (several years) there was a full page feature in the Christchurch Press about a privately run funeral. No "Funeral Directors", no preachers, just a lot of friends in the garden. The body was in a homemade cardboard coffin. After the celebration (of the deceased's life), the coffin was put in the back of a station wagon, and taken to the crematorium for processing. The family had a lot of money for future expenses which they would not have had if they had "showed respect" by wasting it on overpriced "bronze" handles and "oak". You could probably find plans ... have a look at the DIY carpentry books at your public library. I have a vague idea I have heard of people doing carpentry hobby classes at schools and making their own coffins. The box could be useful for storing blankets aor as a coffee table until it's needed.. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 216845 | 2004-02-21 00:31:00 | I'm aware of all that beetle, I deal with death on an almost daily basis and know only too well the formailities and procedures associated with it. Regardless of plastic sheeting etc etc etc cardboard is still a very weak material - I just can't see in my mind how they would contruct something sturdy and reliable out of cardboard. Your knowledge of all things funeral seems rather broad but I get the feeling my basic point isn't being comprehended so I think I'll stop here. |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 216846 | 2004-02-21 00:59:00 | Here's one book held by the Christchurch Public library: Do-it-yourself coffins for pets and people, by Dale Power . The main library doen't have it --- it's in three branches, so I don't know what it's like . "cardboard coffin" to Google finds interesting stuff-- example: outer wooden box for a service, and a cardboard inner box . The outer is rented --- said to cost 2000 pounds to buy; and 600 pounds to make (good markups in this trade ;-)) You can make your own: plans here ( . phobe . com/coffins/more . html" target="_blank">www . phobe . com) for a handbag (;-) but scale up?), or if you buy a container load (250 in a 20" container) there's someone in Switzerland who will provide them at prices down to $33 (US?) each . If you want a locally sourced one, Livinglegacies (http://www . livinglegacies . co . nz/) will charge $130 . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 216847 | 2004-02-21 00:59:00 | Here's one book held by the Christchurch Public library: Do-it-yourself coffins for pets and people, by Dale Power . The main library doen't have it --- it's in three branches, so I don't know what it's like . "cardboard coffin" to Google finds interesting stuff-- example: outer wooden box for a service, and a cardboard inner box . The outer is rented --- said to cost 2000 pounds to buy; and 600 pounds to make (good markups in this trade ;-)) You can make your own: plans here ( . phobe . com/coffins/more . html" target="_blank">www . phobe . com) for a handbag (;-) but scale up?), or if you buy a container load (250 in a 20" container) there's someone in Switzerland who will provide them at prices down to $33 (US?) each . If you want a locally sourced one, Livinglegacies (http://www . livinglegacies . co . nz/) will charge $130 . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 216848 | 2004-02-21 02:08:00 | Now im not sure what you are saying, most people's knowledge of this topic is broad isnt it? i was trying not to go into too much detail, family forum and all, but death is a reality. WTF what do you do for a job then if you see this regularly? i know that the cardboard option is not a very viable one, probably depends on the country and how long it is going to be out of the ground? and would need to be on wheels rather than carrying it around. and everything comes down to budget dont you think? if you havent got it you cant spend it. i think even i am becoming confused on what was the original aspect of my response to Merlin-nz, beetle |
beetle (243) | ||
| 216849 | 2004-02-22 07:22:00 | Hi folks, Sorry I have taken a wee bit of time to get back here, but for some reason the sparks in my house went out for 24 hours. I takes a bit of work to bury a couple of frezzer loads of meat and veges. :_| Just catching up on things now. Anyway thanks for all of the replies and will see if I can get the book " Do-it-yourself coffins for pets and people, by Dale Power" from local library. cheers merlin-nz ;-) |
merlin-nz (275) | ||
| 216850 | 2004-02-22 07:40:00 | > I takes a bit of work to bury a couple of freezer > loads of meat and veges. :_| Is that what you wanted the casket for? Thats taking "I like my meat and potatoes" a bit far perhaps? Or was this a large Hangi you have just described? |
godfather (25) | ||
| 216851 | 2004-02-22 10:16:00 | Very good GF Had the missus in stitches, but no it will be for me soon enough. Just dont like the prices of caskets, well over priced just to be burnt. But have ordered Dale Powers book from local library. cheers merlin-nz ;-) |
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