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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 ❤

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

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

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.

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

My condolences Jimmy and my prayers.

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!

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.

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.

Hugs Jimmy. This couldn’t have been easy.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 🤎

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.

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

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

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

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.

Very nice. Sorry for the loss of your friend

My Dad in 2012 passed and my family asked me to make a box for the cremated remains. To say the least it was a challenging project! Dovetailed cherry box. He was buried at Ft Logan Cemetery . Great work and I am sorry for your loss!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! 👍👍👍👍👏

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.

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.

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

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

Beautiful. Sorry for your loss, Jimmy.

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

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.

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

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

Beautiful build Jimmy, much love buddy…❤

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.

I can't comment what someone has already commented. Oh Jimmy. If I was a any kind of a craftsman my tears would have been all over that build. And I would have done many retakes to try and hide it. That is probably the most magnificent project you'll have ever built.

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.

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.

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

The last furniture project that my father and I made together was his casket. We built it about 5 or 6 years before he died an we stored it in a crate in the garage. My daughter and I upholstered it a day or two before the viewing. We built quality furniture for the whole house, family and friends. His casket was quality furniture on par with the best that a person can buy. We were proud to show what we built together. It wasn't hard for us to it build together. It was very hard to uncrate, upholster and deliver to the funeral home.

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.

Great film, so haunting. The casket is beautiful. Must have been a close friend. Mahalo for sharing. 🙏

All of will make that journey, you took away a huge expense and a lot of stress for her and her family. Sent her off with care and style appropriately. What a gift in life to be able to lessen the burden of death.

AMAZING! Such beauty. Built from "non fancy materials has a special beauty of its own!

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.

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

Brother, watching this made me extremely sad and happy at the same time. What a wonderful gift to give your friend, and what extraordinary courage she had to ask for it.

It's hurtful, just to imagine that someone ask you to make them a casket, like a cold shower. You did what she wanted, a last wish and a honor. Bless her, you, both family's and friends.

Beautiful work, Jimmy! But I'm really sorry you had to make it as well... My condolences. 😔 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Every time I watch your videos, I learn more and more skills for the shop, great video as always !

Wow. So simple yet beautiful at the same time.

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

Very nice gesture. Well done Jimmy 👍

Sorry for the loss of your friend bud. That casket is amazing! I learned a lot in this one.. Thank you for sharing! Brian

Beautiful and sad. Thank you for sharing.

My condolences Jimmy! Beautiful box, any of us would be honored to be found in such in 1000 + yrs.....

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

I could not imagine doing a project like this...but i could not think of a better way to honor you friend with such a project. Great job Jimmy. prayers for you and your friends family.

Thank you for sharing.

Deepest Respect and sympathy sorry for your loss

Such a beautiful way to celebrate your friendships. May we all find and show this kindness.

It is a beautiful proof of friendship and love.

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

I feel that your friend would appreciate a Diresta stamp somewhere and feel happy knowing that you put one on there but didn’t show it in the video. We all end up in a pine box but you walked a few steps further into the next place with your friend and he loves you for it. Love you Jimmy

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

Wow beautiful all around, you got to honor your friend, and at the same time teach many people many techniques. I'll be visiting this video again an again. Thank you 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 .

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

Awesome, Jimmy! Complicated feelings and great job.