Honoring life with beauty and simplicity.

  • The Ozarker

    The coffin that launched our business, featuring the natural beauty of Eastern Red Cedar grown and milled right here in the Ozarks.

  • The Ozarker w/ metal handles.

    This vintage style of folding metal handle dates back to the early 1920’s. They provide a contrast to the grain and look warm and streamlined against the cedar.

  • Lining available by request.

  • The Pioneer

    Circle sawn Southern Yellow Pine, with hand forged handles featuring an oak leaf pattern.

    The pine can be left in the white or aged to resemble old barn wood. The saw marks add a nice texture.

  • Oak cross against circle sawn pine.

Testimonials

“My casket is perfect and absolutely beautiful!!  Thank you!  I recommend you to anyone that would like to have a custom made casket!!  So thankful to have found you!!I've been looking for someone that can build me a casket! “

— Tim, Springfield, MO

“When I visited John's shop in 2026 | discovered we had much in common. His shop is an old block dairy barn, similar to the one I milked in as a youth. John's Christian faith, his love of acoustic music as well as his woodworking skills were all very relatable to me. The craftsmanship he puts into his coffins creates a beautiful piece of work that l am proud to own.”


— Jim, Springfield, MO

"John actually played music for mine & my husband's wedding. Ever since he told me about his new coffin project, I have been completely mesmerized. Hopefully, we won't need them for decades to come, but there's something special about having a custom, handcrafted casket from someone who cares so deeply about matters of life & death."

— Rebecca, St. Louis, MO