A labor of love - for those of us with the skills to build things out of wood, making a final resting place for a loved one can provide important resolution and closure. The products and plans we've collected and designed for this special page will enable woodworkers to complete a casket in a short period of time without taking months of difficult research.
It's easy to build these caskets using the detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions. To meet your needs, the plan comes with four casket sizes: large, medium, small and extra small.
For cemetery burial, please contact your local pet cemetery for their standards and requirements.
The plans include instructions on how to make four sizes of caskets.
Small - suitable for small birds and hamsters - 4-1/2'' High x 7-1/2'' Wide x 4-3/4'' Deep Medium - for small cats and dogs - 13'' High x 19'' Wide x 10-1/4'' Deep Large - for bigger cats and medium sized dogs - 14-5/8'' High x 28-1/4''
Wide x 20-1/4'' Deep Extra Large - for big dogs like retrievers and labs - 19'' High x 36'' Wide x 24'' Deep
The Small casket does not require any additional hardware.
The Medium casket requires:
1 pair #33575 Separable Hinges
2 each #33562 Left
Hand or #33588 Right
Hand Lid Catch
1 each #33601 Lid Support
1 pack of #29173 #8
x 1-1/2'' screws
The Large and Extra Large Caskets require:
1 pair #33575 Separable
Hinges
2 each #33562 Left
Hand or #33588 Right
Hand Lid Catch
2 each #33601 Lid Support
1 pack of #29306 #8
x 2'' screws
1) Submitted by
Jimmy Harbour, from Bethany, LA
on 7/25/2009
A few days ago I received plans for a Pet Casket from Rockler. I have made two so far, one from walnut and the other from cypress. There apparently is quite a market for this item.
Thank you for your speedy delivery of my order. I made my dog's casket the same day she passed. My order arrived 1-day prior. It took me 12 hours. I modified a little, but here is the final product. I did not have time to add the finnishing touches. Thanks again.
3) Submitted by
Mike Cavanaugh, from St. Joseph, MI
on 2/21/2008
Customer Rating:
Needed this plan as my pet dog is on her last legs and I wanted a fitting way for her to go out. Plans were easy to follow and made a beautiful casket.
4) Submitted by
Tim, from Crossville, TN
on 6/19/2009
Customer Rating:
Not really enthused about htese plans....VERY brief and no detail what-so-ever. Would have been better to add some pics of what the finished product should look like or something. I am an advanced woodworker and still had some hard times understanding the instructions. Would not recommend these to a novice.
5) Submitted by
Michael Miller, from Portage , MI
on 11/14/2008
Customer Rating:
I appreciated the fast delivery, but the plans were very disappointing. The plans have no real detail. I ended up drawing my own.
6) Submitted by
John, from Brookly, NY
on 11/22/2006
Plans can also be used as a great jewelry box. Just use green or black felt on the inside and you are ready to go!
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Mike Ryan
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