Guides
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Do it Yourself Casket-Building Guides
- So You Wanna Build a Casket?
- If you are thinking about making a conventional casket with an arched lid and hardware, this article is a good place to start.
- Casket Kit Assembly Instructions
- Read these detailed instructions with lots of photos to learn how our Plain Pine Box casket kit is assembled in less than one hour.
- Build Your Own Simple Casket
- Follow these step-by-step instructions to build a plain pine rectangular casket with a flat top lid.
- Build Your Own Coffin
- Use these plans for an old-fashioned toe-pincher style coffin.
- How to Finish Casket Hardware
- Some ideas for DIY finishes on raw steel casket hardware.