44 years as a potter, I made about 25 burial urns, for Parents, Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, best friends and for people I did not know. These were the most difficult pieces to do, with all the tears running down my face. Vaya con Dios to all of these people. Thanks from St. Paul Minnesota.

@Crtnmn

Жыл бұрын

God bless you..God does go with them, never leaving our side.

@FriggOff361

Жыл бұрын

baby

@cesar5957

Жыл бұрын

@@FriggOff361 It happens to everyone I hope it doesn't happen to you that a relative dies and you cry "like a baby" and then someone comes to make fun of you.

@shaynewheeler9249

Жыл бұрын

Pine coffins

I really want to Thank you! I built my mother's casket from my great grandfather's barn and her barn. And lined it with her great grandmother's quilts. I am not sure I would gotten it finished in time without your video. You never know how your can videos really effect people's lives. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you so much!

@theamaturepro

3 ай бұрын

This got my eyes watered up. What an incredible piece for you to have built, I can't even imagine working through it. You never know how a comment can effect someone's life! My heart feels warmer and I reflect on how great humanity is capable of being. Thank you

Must have been one of the hardest builds ever, just from your heart. True honor that your friend wanted this from you.

Inexpensive, but priceless. What an honor to be asked to make someone’s final resting place, amazing job.

@SevenBates

Жыл бұрын

The most authentic gift. ❤️😭✌️

@cricklicklers9382

Жыл бұрын

It’s priceless.

I have been a funeral director for 15 years, and have seen lots of home made caskets. None have been half couch like this. Nice build, beautiful tribute.

@jimmydiresta

Жыл бұрын

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My dad, brothers and I built the casket for my daughter while my mom made the inside. It was a painful time but such a beautiful experience to do something like that. 10 years later and I can still remember it vividly.

I have always respected seeing how kind you are to others, weather it’s other makers or the people on the streets of Brooklyn. This video adds to that legacy. You are a good man Jimmy, so sorry for your loss.

@jimmydiresta

Жыл бұрын

❤

@pacificcoastpiper3949

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmydiresta my humblest condolences to you on losing your dear friend, that’s a pain that nobody should have to feel

@pacificcoastpiper3949

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmydiresta I certainly hope they will rest well in the next life knowing that they were loved to the very last 😭😭😭🥹🫡

I'm a 60 year old construction worker and just watching this filled my eyes with tears

The range of emotions you must have went though on this special build, the honor of of building your friends final resting place, but also the fear and sadness with each piece added. Beautiful job mate.

@jwvandegronden

Жыл бұрын

beautifully put!

@HappyHands.

Жыл бұрын

Just researching how to build one would no doubt be emotional given the circumstances

Somehow I was finding tears dripping on my keyboard , That was a labor of love .May her God open and embrace her to the pain free side . Amen

Your friend can be certain that you are the best kind of friend. Well done, Jimmy ❤

What a way to honor and support your friend and do something nice for her at a time in her life when people probably feel most helpless. ❤️

I was commissioned some years ago to paint a mural on the inside panels of a casket. Although it was for someone i never met it was the heaviest projects ive ever done. So i can't even imagine doing this for a friend . This was a painfully beautiful video . Hit me right in the feels .

This had to be a very emotional build, I give you made props for being able to build something like this for someone.

I'm so sorry, Jimmy. I built a box to keep my mother's ashes in- it was one of the easiest, yet hardest projects I've ever made. Thank you for sharing this.

“I think a gentleman is someone who holds the comfort of other people above their own. The instinct to do that is inside every good man, I believe” - Anna Kendrick I Love You Jimmy That is all ❤

@jimmydiresta

Жыл бұрын

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Brutal. Thank you for letting all of us in to an obviously very special piece.

I had a lump in my throat just watching it and I don't even know either of you. Tough build emotionally. You have a big heart man.

Certainly the most moving and heartfelt build video I've had the honor of watching....no, feeling. Ever. You are a good person.

Brought tears to my eyes. I built one for my father, a life-long carpenter, who died in June.

Hard for me to watch, such a mixture of emotions & yet powerful & positive in the endless love of creation & help that is humanity. Thank you for sharing!

My uncle, father, cousin, and I built my grandmother's casket. I know the sense of honor and the unique grief that this act brings. My heart aches for and with you.

I didn’t want to watch this one. I watched it all the way through thinking that. Couldn’t stop. Sorry for your loss Jimmy. Such a good friend.

We are best measured by the gifts given that can never be repaid. This reminds me of one of the first builds I saw by the Samurai Carpenter when he made an urn for a lost child. Some of his best work and, like yours, shows what craft can truly be about.

This the first time a making vídeo of Jimmy got me in tears, You are a real friend Jimmy 🙏

I’m speechless. What an amazing gift of friendship.

Honestly how many people in the planet are asked to do this and can actually emotionally do it? Amazing build.

What a beautiful thing you created for your friend, I would have been crying the whole time I was working on it.

What a thing to do for a friend. Hats off to you for taking it on, such a responsibility but as ever, this looks stunning and I’m sure was more about love than anything else.

What an honor. Your friend is truly resting in peace. Good on you, brother and sorry for your loss.

JD one Man Army. Perfection in every detail. Chapeau bas.

I had a lump in my throat while watching the video. Respect for your great work and for sharing it with us.😢😢

Your work never ceases to amaze me, but your friendship and kindness are just unmatched. We all only have so much time on this earth, and the race is not won by what material things we leave behind, it's won by the memories and impact we left on those around us. I'm proud to call you my friend, and I'm sure she was too. Sorry for your loss brother. Keep on keeping on!

I could not stop watching. As I watched I thought, “ How many of these has Jimmy built?” It looked like you had done a bunch. It’s one of the reasons you are one of my top 3 craftsmen to follow. A personal request with such a sad ending at some point and you made a beautiful resting place for a friend. There will be a special place for you in Makers’ Heaven.

She is incredibly lucky to have you as a friend. What an incredibly kind gift. I hope this brought you both some comfort.

My condolences Jimmy and my prayers.

Bro...beautiful work, labor of love...I think somebody's cuttin' onions in here 😢...gotta go man...

Jimmy, I’m a cancer survivor and carpentry enthusiast. Early in my chemo treatments I had enough energy to build a small box to hold the essential oils I used to overcome chemo-induced nausea, which I still use today. This video brought back profound memories of the peace I felt 7 years ago, working with those 1x4 trim boards, wondering what was going to be next for me and more importantly, my wife. Later in chemo I was lower on energy and stumbled upon Dirty Money, which introduced me to you, and I streamed in excess while I laid on the couch. Your creativity and spirit are a wonderful gift. Thank you for selflessly sharing both.

What a lovely thing to do for your friend ! I'm a wood worker and I've always wanted to build kids caskets and give them to needy families. You've inspired me to do so. May God richly bless you brother.

This is one of the best things I've seen you do, a simple inexpensive casket, as requested, put together with more style than if it where made of marble and gold. You are a good friend. Thank you for sharing.

What an absolutely amazing way to honour your friend. I can not even begin to imagine the scale of emotion you must have personally gone through while building such a tribute for someone so special to you. I feel your pain in the video, It really came across in the making of such a beautiful casket. It is without a doubt the most heartfelt video I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. Jimmy, I am truly sorry for your loss my friend. Love and Respect from North London UK.

11/6/22. Beautiful custom made Casket for your friend 'Penn'. Very nice, made with loving care & respect. Another great example of your skill & craftsmanship! 👍👍👍👍👏

Clever maker ideas mixed with tough emotions when the personalization began. Thanks for sharing.

A True labor of Love....Respect, Love and Friendship

Love the use of everyday bought stuff. Makes me feel like it’s something I might be able to make. Make On my Friend your Brother from another mother Maker 238.

I made my dads urn a couple of years ago. We did woodworking together and I made it from a burl that we collected together. It was so meaningful and helped me so much. I am sorry for your loss but I hope you find solace through this process.

@PMichaels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story… What a cool way to honor your dad. May he rest in peace, and comfort to you. 🥲

What an honor, privilege and a beautiful act of love for a friend. I’ve no doubt that her family is greatly moved by this.

My condolences on your loss. Such a beautiful way to honor your friend.

Our deepest condolences at the passing of your friend. You have honored her in such a special way. She was surely blessed to have a friend like you. 🤎

Very nice. Sorry for the loss of your friend

Absolutely NO words. Lump in my throat, and watery eyes with an overflow of thoughts of just how precious life is, Jimmy. Perhaps the MOST moving "content" I've ever watched, and honestly supersedes the term "content" because it encapsulates our end. Urns, Coffins or Sea Burials we all just stop one day. We all do. Thank you for sharing Jimmy Diresta.

You are such a good person, any of your friends are lucky to know you. I don't usually write comments, but this viedeo touched me to the core. Well done.

What a lovely way to honour a friend, bless you Mr Diresta

What a extremly hard thing it must been for you to do. Before I read your comment I was thinking, man that's some cheap materials for a casket... But is was her will. Priceless.

That must have been so hard to build. Sorry for your loss, Jimmy.

I'm sorry for your loss, Jimmy. The casket is beautiful. She'd be proud.

Hugs Jimmy. This couldn’t have been easy.

Your making the pillow was very touching. I bet that was hard to do. God bless you.

As hard as that may be take honor and pride that your friend trusted you to give them the final gift

It is a beautiful proof of friendship and love.

Jimmy, and all emotions aside, she was blessed to have you do this as I'm unsure of anyone I know that can go from cove cuts on a table saw to a sewing machine... Absolutely MOVING... This one got to me.

You are a man of true heart Jimmy. This is a beautiful build. An awesome tribute to your good friend.

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you felt some catharsis from this build. Giving your friend a nice resting place is a really great thing to do for them.

Sad but a beautiful gesture at the same time. Thoughts for her family and friends.

You're a good man Jimmy. Love you brother.

This is an astounding and heartbreaking work of art. A lot of us could learn a lot from you - not just about woodworking but also about being such a good and thoughtful friend.

We should all be so lucky to have this wonderful gift from a loved one. Thanks for sharing Jim

I hope I never learn anything else about you, Mr Diresto, because nothing can ever live up to the respect and awe I have for you and your craft.

I can't imagine the range of emotions you had building this. Wonderful tribute to a good friend. Sorry for your loss.

Cant imagine the emotions. Looking back wish I had the opportunity to do this for my father. Condolences on your loss.

I love what you do Jimmy, NEVER QUIT!! Much love from Michigan.

Wow!!! You are really good at building things. Awesome Job!!!!

You’re an inspiration Jimmy. Not just for your craft but your heart as well. Love u man 🤙

It must be hard but satisfying to honor a friend in such a way ,,,God bless you

What a beautiful way to honor your friend, beautiful friendship, beautiful story. You're amazing Jimmy

What a beautiful final gift for your friend. The love and care you took with this amazing creation is very evident.

I know that it had to be hard to build something like this for someone you care about. This is truly a labor of love and respect. My condolences on your loss.

Jimmy, you sir are the real deal and what we all search for in a friend !

What a beautiful tribute Jimmy. Your friend was indeed lucky to have a friend like you! May she rest in peace! 💖💖

Beautiful. Sorry for your loss, Jimmy.

You are they kind of friend we all aspire to have. Cant imagine how difficult that build must have been for you. Your talent and skill are amazing. Great work. Thank you for sharing. I know you didnt have to, but much appreciated .

Nice work as always the Diresta touch for a friend, nice that you performed a good deed when asked. Im sure many were appreciative.

Awesome build, Jimmy. I was in tears watching this. You're an excellent friend.

Well done JD. Very kind, thoughtful and respective.

OMG.. wow.. what a build .. i'm really sorry .. Huge Respect from Italy

A true labor of love and honor.

If I give more than 1 thumbs up , that will be 50,000 and more . That is the great honour to do that for your friend. I have tears in my eyes, thinking of your emotions at the building those. Your friend can well rest in peace in such a casket. Condolence from germany

👊🏼 Damn Dude .. I made both my Folks cremation burial boxes back in 99’ and 02’ …. They wanted “simple” and because of the cost of the funeral industry stuff. The personal time spent making this was part of the acceptance process . Thanks for Sharing Your Skills BrotherMan.🙏🏼👊🏼

Awesome, Jimmy! Complicated feelings and great job.

This is by far the hardest video I have ever watched. It took me over 2 hours to finish a 13 minut video. ❤

God make some people even more special than the rest. You are truly one of them. Thank you.

Beautiful work, sir, and heartfelt. My condolences, to the family and to you as well, for your loss.

Respect, honour and love. I can say no more. 🖤

Well done jimmy , couldn't have been easy ,but also I bet you were proud to do it

What an amazing gesture of love for your friend. Your sharing of this private moment will inspire others to build such a project for their loved ones, as well. Paying it forward was never so well expressed.

Deeply moving Jimmy. Your kindness radiates through this video. Bless your friends' soul!

You are an incredible friend, Jimmy. Such a beautiful build and tribute ♥

What a beautiful tribute to your friend and her family. I'm sure it was a daunting task, but in the end, I'm sure it felt good to be able to honor her request. She's lucky to have such a good friend.

Of all the items you have built in your year, this has to be your most humble and heartfelt item . God bless you and your friends family .

One of the most impressive videos I´ve seen on KZread. I got tears in my eyes thinking of your friend and your enormous kindness building a last resting place for your friend. I´m really sorry for your loss! ❤