If you really can't live without your iPhone, you might as well be buried in one. Well, not a real one, but a coffin that resembles an iPhone.
Not an Apple fan? Maybe a heart-attack after Microsoft's Blue Screen Of Death wipes away your work before you save it will warrant a Microsoft Vista desktop wallpaper coffin.
All these alternative coffin ideas come from Creative Coffins, a company that believes in providing, "A Green solution for those who want a distinctive and practical funeral."
Hit the gallery below for more geeky coffin ideas including Halo 3's Master Chief and a GTA IV-inspired coffin design. I also included some designs from their "Pastime" collection which includes hobbies such as wine drinking, gambling, bowling and guitar playing.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Gadget-inspired Coffins
- Designing coffins that resemble popular gadgets like iPhones and Microsoft Vista desktops provides a unique and disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry.
- Geeky Coffin Designs
- Creating coffin designs inspired by popular video games such as Halo 3 and GTA IV taps into the growing geek culture and offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry.
- Hobby-inspired Coffins
- Developing coffin designs that reflect personal hobbies like wine drinking, gambling, bowling, and guitar playing presents a unique and disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Funeral Services
- The funeral services industry can explore the trend of creating gadget-inspired and geeky coffin designs to cater to the preferences of tech-savvy and gaming enthusiasts.
- Design and Manufacturing
- Designers and manufacturers can take advantage of the trend in creating unique and customized coffin designs inspired by gadgets, video games, and personal hobbies.
- Green Burials
- The green burial industry can incorporate the trend of creating distinctive and practical coffin designs, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers who want a personalized funeral experience.
