Human mortality is an inevitably that humans wrestle with everyday, but that hasn't stopped people from creating morbid innovations that attempt to soften, add humor and fun-filled creativity to the afterlife.
In this collection of morbid innovations, viewers can see the garish, the sad, the fun, and the downright freaky. From green-friendly, biodegradable coffins to iPhone designed caskets, these morbid innovations capture many of the unusual things people and companies have created to mask or lighten the very real fear of death.
Also collected in this list of morbid innovations is dark artwork, paintings and illustrations featuring skulls, cemeteries, and other objects that are the sole province of the macabre.
My favorite piece in this morbid innovations list features a controversial casket calendar. It features a series of gorgeous women posing in various states of undress near (or in) caskets. Avoidance through sexuality has never looked better.
67 Macabre Creative Projects
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Motorcycle-Riding Corpses
The Wake of David Morales Colon is a Two-Wheeled Oddity
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Hot Gothic Coffins
CofaniFuneburi's 2010 Calendar is Dramatically Dark
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Gadget Inspired Coffins
Apple iPhone & Microsoft Caskets
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Kiss Kasket
Officially Licensed!
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Controversial Casket Calendars
European Rivals Duel Over Promo Calendars of Coffins and Women
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Fantasy Coffins
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$25,000 Coffins
Michael Jackson to be Buried in 14K Gold Plated Coffin
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Designer Coffins
59
Stand-Up Funerals
Angel Pantoja Medina's Body "Stood" At His Funeral
58
Surreal Animal Kingdom Illustrations
Sandra Dieckmann Connects Nature with Fantasy
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Dark Humor Drawings
Artist Jacob O. Rolfe Uses Black Comedy as a Metaphor
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Screw-Like Coffins
Donald Scruggs Designs Chiral Coffin Concept to Save Grave Space
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Creepy Alcohol Caskets
Daniel Brokstad 'Possession' Packaging Carries Deathly Intoxication
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Media-Driven Coffins
Project Womb Aims to Re-Imagine Funeral Caskets and Death Itself
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Death and Divorce Jewelery
Gisele Gann Mourning Designs
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Corseted Coffin Calendars
Cisa's Naughty 2009 Calendar Makes Funerals Hot
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Morbid Furniture
Coffin Couches
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Funky Designer Coffins
Creative Resting Places That Are Stylish Even In Death (UPDATE)
49
Junk Food Container Urns
Inventor of Pringles Can Buried in One
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Frightening Screening Stunts
Fantastic Fest Screens 'Buried' to Four People Buried Alive
47
Cutting Edge Coffins
The Dearly Departed Can Rest Stylishly in the Diamant Coffin
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Flat-Pack Funerals
DIY IKEA Coffins
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Geometrically Abstract Caskets
Gregor Darius Haiduk Brings You to the Afterlife in Style
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Coffin Restaurants
The Eternity
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Steampunk Vampire-Fighters
The Vampyric Infestation Emergency Kit by Major Thadeus Tinker
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Eco Coffins
100% Environmentally Friendly
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Burger Boxes as Coffins
Twisted Takes on Pop Culture Icons by Glennz
40
Undead Eateries
The Vampire Cafe is a Twihard's Dream Come True (UPDATE)
39
Zombie Editorials
Jakob Wiechmann is a 'Dead Man' in Feld Hommes
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Coffin-Inspired Cars
Hydrogen-Powered ‘T-Rex' Commuter Vehicle Looks Like a Casket
37
Unusual Doll Cases
From Baskets to Caskets, Dollfies Get Carried Away in Style
36
Bizarre Burials
Cliff-Hanging Coffins
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Pointlessvertising
Wonderbra Ad With Funeral Ad in Lieu of Underwear
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Food-Inspired Funeral Gear
The J&D's Foods Bacon Coffin Makes The Afterlife a Sizzle
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Casket Furniture
Functional Until the End and Beyond
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Grayscale Macabre Graffiti
'Shrines and Caskets' by Phlegm Displays Death in a Stylistic Way
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Personalized Coffin Art
Monogram Casket Decals Express Your Undying Devotion
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Anti-Barbies
Ghoulish Mezco 'Living Dead Dolls' Continue to Terrify With a New Collection
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Casket-Shaped Cigarette Cases
R.J. Reynolds 'Antismoke Pack' Reminds Smokers of Cigs' Dangers
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Open-Casket Couches
Creepy Foldable Coffin Seating by VonErickson (UPDATE)
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Customized Car Coffins
Take Your Last Journey to the Underworld with the Mercedes Coffin
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Beautiful Biodegradable Urns
Ossuaries That Give Loved Ones Back to the Earth
25
Deep Sea Bio-Coffins
Jack Hokanson's Genesis Biopod is a Neat Way to Grieve a Loved One
24
Ecofriendly Creative Coffins
Rest in Your Flag, Sport or Favorite Theme
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Artful Funerary
Burial Shrouds Provide Personalized, Ecological Alternative to Caskets
22
Bedroom Tombs
'Death Rooms' Are Perfect for Claustrophobic Corpses
21
Chilled Coffins
Wooden Caskets With Built-In AC Ensure a Cool Burial
20
Cars From Caskets
Phil Bissett's 'Holy Smoke' Coffin Car is Death Proof
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Defunct Console Caskets
'RROD Coffin' by Alexis Vanamois Lets Old Games Rest in Peace
18
Biodegradable Caskets
The 'Return To Sender' Eco-Coffin Lets You Give Back from Below
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Eco-Friendly Coffins 2
Ecopod
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Tanning Bed Coffins
Luciano Podcaminsky Creates Thought-Provoking Artworks
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Tilted Minimalist Caskets
The Head-Up Coffin Was Inspired by the Classic Relaxing Position
14
Morbid Ring Boxes
The Wedding Ring Coffin Makes Jewelry Caskets for Divorced Couples
13
Golden Celeb Coffins
Zsa Zsa Gabor Receives a Pure 24K Gold Casket as a Gift
12
Dead Bug Funeral Kits
Education, Gimick or Art?
11
Cell Phone-Shaped Coffins
10
Branded Animal Activist Burials
PETA Painted Coffins
9
Shared Graves
Roomates for the Departed
8
Eco Caskets
Hainsworth Coffins Specializes in Environmentally-Friendly Resting Places
7
Rising Dead Prank Kits
Play a Halloween Prank on Someone This Year With the Trick Coffin Box
6
Tombs With Tatas
The Breast Coffin is the Perfect Resting Place for Busty Broads
5
Artistic DIY Pet Caskets
Ease the Pain and Bury a Critter Respectfully with the Bye Bye Pet Kit
4
Mousetrap Coffins
Sarah Dery Designs Hygienic Mousetraps
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Watercraft-Inspired Caskets
The Boat Coffin by Sebastian Errazuriz Encourages Memorable Funerals
2
Furniture Made of Coffins
‘Shelves For Life' Transform Into Your Coffin at Death
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Morbid Marriage Venues
Couple Weds at Funeral Home
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Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
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Playful Modular Mops
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Spooky Charming Pet Portraits
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Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
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Makeup Water Brand Collections
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Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
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French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
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Sneaker-Inspired Phone Cases
Urban Sophistication Introduces 'The Kick Case' in Three Colorways
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Luxury Pumpkin Graphic Collections
Louis Vuitton Unveils New Collection with Yayoi Kusama
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
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Content Creator Smartphone Cases
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New York-Inspired Picnic Series
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Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps
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AI-Generated Art Galleries
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Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
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Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
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Demure Halloween-Inspired Drinkware
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Cheeky Electrolyte Drink Mixes
Liquid Death Debuts the Death Dust Electrolyte Recovery Drink Mix
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Submarine-Inspired Watches
The Shinola Sea Creatures Skeleton Dial Features Ocean-Bound Plastic
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Ultra-Intricate Watch Designs
Piaget's Polo Skeleton Arty Boasts a Breath-Taking Design
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Commemorative Urn Designs
Marianna Jamadi and Menat Studio Create the Kunokaiku Collection
Celebratory Supercar Smartphone Cases
The Automobili Lamborghini x CASETiFY Collection is Sleek
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Family Ties-Inspired Dynamic Footwear
Nike Presents its Celebratory Con Mi Familia Series
Halloween QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Brews Up Halloween Excitement with New Themed Drinkware
AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Luxe Car-Inspired Cases
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Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects
Junji Ito Launches Realistic Human Flesh Objects Inspired by Tomie
Cheeky Wallet Designs
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Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
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Sustainable Artist Endeavors
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Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
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Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Niamh Barry Presents a Range of Dynamic Lighting
Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors
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Japanese Geta-Inspired Phone Cases
Bailey Hikawa Designs the Geta Case with a Dynamic Shape
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Regal Inaugural Candle Collections
Alexander McQueen Launches its Inaugural Candle Capsule
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases
The Hard Graft Fuzzy iPhone Case is Vegan-Friendly
Sex-Positive Art Collections
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Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls
The Barbie 2023 Día De Muertos Doll is Highly Detailed
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
Smartphone Case Pin Charms
CASETiFY Builds Playful Customizable Smartphone Cases
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
NFT Cocktail Machines
The Skull Society Unveils the First "Smart" Cocktail Vending Machine
Pink-Tinted Artful Concept Stores
Isern Serra Designs the Moco Concept Store in Barcelona
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
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Creature-Themed Tech Cases
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Fashionable Zombie Dolls
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Personalized Video Game Merchandise
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Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor
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Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves
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Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
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Culturally Celebratory Whiskeys
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Water Brand Wrapping Paper
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Electronic Device Leather Accessories
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Undead Easter Treats
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Rubber-Edged Phone Cases
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