How to Make a Pet Coffin

Building the Coffin

1). Approximate the size of your pet. If you feel you can, measure your pet's width and length for a more exact measurement. Record these measurements for reference.
2). Measure your pine boards and mark the length and width of your pet. Create a rectangle shape with a carpenter's pencil on the boards, or draw a classic coffin shape.
3). Cut the pine boards using your circular saw on the outlines you produced.
4). Cut the two-by-four boards to match the measurements of each side of your cut pine boards. For example, rectangular boards measuring 12 by eight would require four two-by-fours, two 8-inch two-by-fours and two 12-inch two-by-fours. A classic coffin shape will require you to use a two-by-four for each angle.
5). Screw each two-by-four to one of the pine boards. Screw the two-by-fours together once they are in place to secure the sides of the coffin.
6). Fill any holes or kinks on the surface of the wood with wood filler.
7). Apply a coat of stain to the exterior of the coffin. Allow the stain to dry for the period of time recommended by the manufacturer. For a darker color, apply a second coat of stain after the first has dried.
8). Apply a polyurethane based sealant to the exterior of the coffin. Allow the sealant to dry for the period of time recommended by the manufacturer.
9). Screw the hinges to the base of the coffin. Screw them to the lid so that it easily opens and closes.

1). Measure the interior of your coffin. Note these measurements for later use.
2). Cut two rectangles of satin approximately one inch larger on all sides than the interior measurements of your coffin.
3). Hold the satin rectangles together. Sew three edges shut to form a pouch.
4). Turn the pouch "inside out" so that no seams are visible. Stuff the pouch with polyester filling.
5). Fold the edges of the unsewn side of the pouch toward the inside. Use a needle and thread to secure the edge of the pillow shut with tiny stitches. Place the pillow inside your pet's coffin.