Crazy Coffins - UK
Synopsis
Vic Fearn and Company produces 300 coffins a week, including unique designs like a giant pink ballet slipper and a solid wooden egg.
Synopsis
David Krampton, a coffin maker at Vic Fearn and Company in the English Midlands, discusses the unusual requests his workshop receives. The company produces 300 coffins a week, including whimsical designs like a giant ballet slipper and a solid wooden egg. Krampton and his colleagues approach their work with humor, referring to coffins as "wooden overcoats." Customers, like Pat Cox, seek personalized options that reflect their lives, allowing them to embrace the concept of death with creativity rather than gloom.
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Why Watch
- Meet David Krampton, a coffin maker with a unique perspective.
- See the creative designs of personalized coffins.
- Find out why some prefer fun over traditional funerals.
Did You Know
- Vic Ferns has been making coffins for over 50 years.
- David Krampton's company produces 300 coffins each week.
- One man was buried in a yacht because he couldn't afford one in life.
- Pat Cox commissioned a biodegradable coffin shaped like a dance slipper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of coffins does Vic Ferns produce?
Vic Ferns produces traditional coffins as well as 'crazy coffins' that reflect the hobbies and interests of the deceased.
How many coffins does Vic Ferns produce each week?
Vic Ferns produces 300 coffins a week.
What unique coffin did Pat Cox commission?
Pat Cox commissioned a biodegradable coffin in the shape of a dance slipper.
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