Casket designer makes free coffins for those killed in Texas church shooting

Amber Randall, DCNF

A Edna, Texas coffin designer is offering free coffins to those who lost their lives in Sunday’s shooting at First Baptist Church.

Trey Ganem, the owner of a casket design company, decided to try to help those affected by the tragedy heal in the form of free coffins for the church massacre victims, CNN reported Monday.

“Immediately my heart opened up and I was like ‘yes, we can do this’. It’s a small town. People that felt like they were safe ended up in this tragedy,” Ganem told CNN. “What we want to do is start the healing process here. I want to make sure that we celebrate the lives of the people who were there.”

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows Devin Kelley, the suspect in the shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A short time after the shooting, Kelley was found dead in his vehicle. Federal investigators say they are trying to get into Kelley's cellphone. The inability to access Kelley's phone highlights a longstanding frustration of the FBI, which said it has been unable to retrieve data from half the mobile devices it tried to access in less than a year. Technology companies have insisted they must protect customers' digital privacy. (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP, File) — Devin Kelley (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP, File)

Devin Patrick Kelley, a former Air Force member, shot up a church, killing 26 people and wounding many others. The victims ranged from the ages of 18 months old to 77 years old. Authorities believe that the motive stems from a domestic dispute, as Kelley’s mother-in-law attended the church as well.

Flags fly at half-staff as law enforcement officials continue to investigate the scene of a shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A man opened fire inside the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing and wounding many. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) — (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Ganem’s coffins, which usually feature custom designs, usually run for about $3,500. So far, his company has gotten 15 inquires for custom coffins. Ganem plans to do a special design for the 1-year-old who died in the mass shooting by decorating her coffin with princesses and Barbies.

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