21-year-old Charlie Dowdeswell made a scaffolding board coffin for his father's funeral, honoring his father's wishes and saving on costs.

21-year-old roofer Charlie Dowdeswell created a scaffolding board coffin for his father Clive's funeral, honoring his father's sense of humor and saving on expensive funeral costs. Clive, a roofing business owner, had joked about wanting a coffin made from scaffolding boards before his death from emphysema. The DIY coffin, lined with cloth and costing £150, brought smiles to mourners and garnered praise on social media.

July 06, 2024
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