At a young age, I loved building things and especially loved doing it for my grandparents. When my grandmother passed away in 2020, I was in my shop and I decided I wanted to make her one last thing to be buried with. I sat around for awhile and then it hit me. I decided I was going to build her a cross. Before starting, a simple but more elaborate idea came to mind. Instead of building one cross, why not make one for every family member? Better yet, why not from the same board? I quickly got to work and completed the crosses. When the day came to lay my grammie to rest, I placed her cross in the casket and proceeded to hand out the rest to my family. At the time, none of us really knew how important these crosses would become. Every time you miss your loved one all you have to do is grab your cross and pray. Although they aren’t there, it brings you peace knowing that in someway you’re still connected. I have made these for well over a dozen families and they’ve all stated how special the burial cross has been. It’s also a way for me to serve God with my talents, and I give God all of the credit for this beautiful idea that he shared with me. 

I offer the burial crosses at no cost and would be privileged to bring a little peace to you and your loved one. 

God bless!

Ryan Mowell