WebMar 27, 2013 · St. Joseph Abbey and the deacon of Benedictine monastery, Mark Coudrain, had filed suit in 2010 after the Louisiana Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors allegedly threatened its monks with criminal charges, fines and up to 180 days in jail unless they stopped selling wooden caskets. WebDec 20, 2024 · In 2005, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, an order of monks living at Louisiana’s St. Joseph Abbey decided to start selling caskets to support themselves. Not long after they’d launched their business, the state of Louisiana issued them an injunction: By selling caskets, the monks were breaking the law, the state claimed.
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WebJul 22, 2011 · Thus a small business was born: the monks invested $200,000, converted an old cafeteria building into a professional woodshop, and opened St. Joseph's Woodworks in 2007 on All Saints Day. WebTraditional mahogany caskets are now available for purchase at Saint Joseph Abbey … brothis
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WebMar 20, 2013 · Joseph Woodworks offered one product — caskets in two models, "monastic" and "traditional," priced at $1,500 and $2,000 respectively, significantly lower than those offered by funeral homes. The Abbey offers no funeral services. It does not prepare a deceased for burial and its monks do not participate in funerals, except as pastors. Webto bury its monks. Public interest in the Abbey’s caskets increased after two bishops were buried in Abbey caskets in the 1990s. Seeing potential in this demand, the Abbey invested $200,000 in “St. Joseph Woodworks,” managed by Mark Coudrain, a deacon of the Church and an employee of the Abbey. The business plan was simple. St. WebContact Saint Joseph Abbey Caskets. Our traditional style casket is made out of … Guild of St. Luke ABBEE HONEY MONKSOAP ... Contact Saint Joseph … Guild of St. Luke ABBEE HONEY MONKSOAP Conflict of Interest Policy ... The Saint Joseph Abbey Cemetery has extended the available number of plots … Guild of St. Luke ABBEE HONEY MONKSOAP Conflict of Interest Policy ... Saint Joseph Abbey Development Office 75376 River Rd. Saint Benedict, LA … ABOUT SAINT JOSEPH ABBEY CASKETS VIEW THE CASKETS CREMATION URNS … bro this is so cool