Steve Marsh really liked BMWs, so when he died this year his family decided to give him the ultimate memorial in the form of a BMW tombstone. Mr. Marsh's remains rest in London's Manor Park cemetery under a solid granite replica of a BMW M3 convertible (Mr. Marsh's car of choice in life).
Designed in England but carved in China, the BMW tombstone cost the family about $75,000--about the same price as an actual M3 in England. The BMW tombstone has caused a little controversy and has even garnered a "joke" parking ticket.
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The BMW Tombstone is a Memorial for Auto-Enthusiasts
Trend Themes
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Customized Memorials — Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating personalized and unique memorials that reflect an individual's passions and interests.
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Luxury Funeral Industry — There is potential for disruption in the funeral industry by offering high-end funeral services and products for affluent customers seeking extravagant memorials.
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Cross-cultural Collaboration — Opportunities exist for collaboration between designers from different countries and cultures to create innovative and culturally diverse memorial products.
Industry Implications
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Memorial and Funeral Services — Disruptive innovation can be explored in the field of memorial and funeral services by introducing unique and customized offerings for customers.
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Custom Sculpture and Design — The custom sculpture and design industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized memorials by creating intricate and lifelike replicas of objects, vehicles, or other significant symbols.
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International Stone Carving — The international stone carving industry can benefit from cross-cultural collaborations by bringing together skilled artisans from different countries to create innovative and culturally rich tombstones.