Coffin building workshop: "A piece of furniture for the last journey"
An extraordinary event will take place in May 2026 under the arcades of the Offenbach cemetery administration at the New Cemetery: "A piece of furniture for the last journey" will be created in a coffin construction workshop offered by Mikel Hogan in cooperation with Treffpunkt Friedhof e.V..
The workshop is not only a handicraft challenge, but also an opportunity to reflect on death and life. The coffin is reinterpreted as a work of art and piece of furniture - and can then even serve as an impressive element in the respective home.
Participants learn how to construct a coffin from Nordic spruce. They are guided step by step, which is why the course is suitable for beginners and advanced students. The small group of a maximum of six people also offers the opportunity to work together on a special project and to discuss this sensitive topic with like-minded people.
Dates & procedure:
Friday, May 8, 2026, 6 pm:
Introduction and welcome at Treffpunkt Friedhof e.V.
First construction phase: The base plate is glued.
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day:
Practical part under the arcades of the cemetery administration
Location: New Offenbach Cemetery, Mühlheimer Straße 425, 63075 Offenbach
Participants: Maximum 6 people (minimum 4)
Costs: 475,00 € (incl. material, food and drinks)
Registration:
Places are limited. Please register bindingly by e-mail to infosargbau-atelierde by 26.04.2026 at the latest.
