The idea of Glory Boats sounds almost too crazy to be true, but we’re glad they’re real.
Essentially a funeral casket made to resemble a Jon Boat, these are a great way for any fisherman or outdoor lover to be celebrated at the end of their life.
The idea came about when Glory Boats owner Joel Schmidt’s father took a nasty fall at seventy-four while working on a ladder. He ended up breaking the majority of his ribs and Joel thought this could be the end. While talking to his dad about his wishes he jokingly said he was glad to know his fathers wishes because, “If you hadn’t told me what you wanted, I might have just buried you in your fishing boat”.
Joel wasn’t able to get that statement off his mind, and in that idea, Glory Boats, Incorporated, was born.
Even though they look like boats, Glory Boats are compatible with standard burial vaults. With plenty of room inside, these things are able to fit any size individual.
These made in America boat caskets are perfect for recognizing and honoring the life of any outdoorsman.
If we can’t be given a Viking funeral at the end of our life in our actual boat then this is the next best thing!
