"Simply Wood" Affordable Caskets

"Simply Wood" Affordable Caskets FARM HOME Miscellaneous 28-1-44 When a close friend died suddenly from complications from a spider bite while cutting wood, Glenn Crowther learned first hand that the economic impact of such a loss on a family can be substantial. Crowther and his family operate a small farm near Osborn, Missouri. Realizing that people wishing to honor their deceased loved ones would sometimes spend themselves poor on caskets, vaults and a funeral service, he decided something should be done to ease the financial strain on grieving people. Crowther says his family believes death is a natural part of life and that a simple wooden casket is a dignified way to honor and bury the dead. At the same time, it avoids financially burdening the remaining family. "We offer beautiful, simple wooden caskets," he says. "We also provide information to assist in understanding the concerns about using a product like ours." The Crowther family business, Simply Wood, produces and sells caskets from solid ash, cherry, red oak, red elm, walnut, or pine. All woods are Missouri grown. They also offer a low-cost plywood casket, either preconstructed or in kit form. Prices range from $250 for the kit to $1,320 for a 6 ft. 5 in. cherry model. Custom-sized or designed caskets can be ordered. Crowther will personally deliver any casket for free within 25 miles of his shop, and for a charge of $0.50 per mile for up to 100 miles. He'll arrange shipping anywhere in the US, using common carriers and freight brokers to find the lowest shipping cost. He says it normally takes about two weeks to produce and deliver a standard casket, but he maintains a limited supply on hand for immediate delivery. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rev. Glenn Crowther, Simply Wood, Box 70, Osborn, Mo. 64474 (ph 816 675-2563; toll-free 866 382-9663; email: beeman@ cameron.net; website: www.simplywood products.com).

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