Garden Of Innocence/San Diego

Providing Dignified Burials For Abandoned Children

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See special project story below

WOODWORKERS NEEDED

No experience needed. Just a bit of talent, some tools and a heart full of love.


Handmade casket
A simple dignity for our babies

Building Caskets

Our caskets are all handmade by people throughout the county. We chose to have them made of pine as it is full of imperfections, just like we are. We provide plans for two sizes.

If you are a woodworker or someone that just loves to create something made of wood, we could use your help build a casket for a child. We appreciate your time, talent and love that goes into each and every casket.

See casket building plans


Special Casket Building Project

Steven Packard, a 16-year-old Boy Scout from San Marcos, built 11 caskets for Garden of Innocence as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Packard was moved when he was told about the organization after his sister, Emily, died at 4 months of age.

"I did it for my sister, really," Packard said. "I was 10, and the only thing I remember about her is going to her funeral. I felt I could touch 11 babies and help them on their way to heaven. They're babies that couldn't have burials. Now they can."

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