ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - When it comes to selling coffins, Mike Zoff is thinking outside the box. The 57-year-old Arden Hills resident has just set up shop in a tiny storefront on Smith Avenue on St.

The three craftsmen stood around the partly finished wooden coffin, stumped. The pieces of elegant oak had been measured, cut and glued. The first coffin they had built, a neat "toe-pincher," had fit ...

Explore the fascinating tradition of fantasy coffins in Ghana, where unique caskets symbolize the deceased's identity, aspirations, and cultural heritage. Learn how this artistry honors life and ...