Build Your Own Coffin

All right. It is a question really wild for me to even ask, but I must know.

My mother said that when she dies she wants to be housed in her house and she wants my dad to build her coffin. She does not want anything. She wants a simple pine coffin. Then I would try to make his wishes a reality, I do not think she lives in reality. Well, actually, I know she does not live in reality.

Firstly, my father will be in mourning over his death, so why would she think he wants to build his coffin? On the other hand, are not there laws against building your own coffin? Are there standards of state?

Secondly, can someone be coming to their home instead of a funeral home? Everything seems morbid to me and I'm really comfortable with the whole thought.

Please answer the questions to the best of your knowledge please. I already know that my mother is unbalanced, so I just need some advice. Thank you pour votre aide.

I do not think there are laws against this ...
If your father is a carpenter, I think it's a decent idea for a tribute to her. Why does he build it now and store it until time to use it?
And yes - in some cultures, you are put in the house (Hispanics to do). What Part do not like ...

How does your father feel about the construction of the coffin?

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I do not know exactly, I suppose there are government regulations on this subject, but I have friends who have lost two babies .. both around 6 months of pregnancy, and her husband have built coffins for them and what they have been buried.

I do not know why he could not build it.I do not know all the laws that prevent him.But is something that u should not be about.For worry all u know your mother is crazy your father and it is sarcastic. If your really worried u should then be talking to your father on the chance this.Good

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