# Macabre Celebrity Auctions Elvis' Autopsy Tools Are on the Bidding Block By Chelsea MacMillan | Published 2010-07-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autopsy-tools References: [lesliehindman](http://www.lesliehindman.com/around-the-block/elvis-presley-autopsy-instruments-to-be-sold-at-auction) The autopsy tools used during the autopsy, embalming and preparation of the late Elvis Presley's body are [going up for auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-auctions) next month. In addition to these instruments, there will be gloves, the [coffin invoice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings) and a toe tag which reads "John Doe" to replace the original stolen toe tag. The autopsy tools were saved by the mortician who performed the procedure and will be auctioned in two lots with expected selling prices between $4,000 and $8,000. **Implications** - This auction takes fandom to the next level, as all of the materials used in Elvis's autopsy and funeral preparations hit the sale block. These include needle injectors, an arterial tube, rubber gloves and more, all of which were supposedly only used once for the [king of rock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit) himself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Memorabilia Auctions:** The auctioning of unique and personal items from celebrities, including those related to their deaths, presents a lucrative market for collectors and fans. - **Morbid Collectibles Market:** The demand for macabre collectibles, such as autopsy tools and funeral-related items, indicates a growing market for unusual and morbid memorabilia. - **Historical Object Auctions:** The sale of historical artifacts and objects, such as those associated with famous figures like Elvis Presley, offers a glimpse into the past and attracts the interest of history enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Auction Houses:** Auction houses can tap into the demand for macabre celebrity items by facilitating the buying and selling of autographs, personal belongings, and other memorabilia. - **Collectibles Market:** The collectibles market, including online platforms and physical stores, has an opportunity to cater to the niche audience seeking unusual and morbid items. - **Entertainment Memorabilia Business:** Companies specializing in entertainment memorabilia can explore partnerships and collaborations with auction houses to expand their offerings with unique and historically significant objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elvis-Inspired Holiday Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-guest-house-at-graceland.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Retro Singer Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvis-presley-phone-case.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Musician-Honoring Cassette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-elvis-presley-limited-edition.md) - [Celebrity-Based Candle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebritybased-candle-collectible.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-marxs-tomb.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md)