# Bizarre Headstones 10 Memorable Graves By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizare-tombstones-graves-unique-ways-to-be-remembered References: [hubpages](http://hubpages.com/hub/Weird_but_True_Strange_Unusual_Tombstones) A less-than-cheerful thought is that we are all going to die, so we’ll all eventually need a headstone. But what type? Here are some creative--albeit strange--gravestones. The tombstones featured in this gallery are each clearly represent the people for whom they were commissioned--for better or for worse. **Implications** - Anything represents the opportunity to [express oneself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper) for today's consumer. Thus, there seems to be no exception to the [artistic infusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) of even the most unconventional products. Bizarre headstones, which are becoming increasingly popular, are a perfect example. Though they may seem in bad taste to others, [bizarre headstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project) exist in hopes of communicating a person's individuality even beyond their physical life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Infusion of Unconventional Products:** The trend of infusing artistic elements into unconventional products, such as bizarre headstones, allows consumers to express their individuality. - **Creative Representation of Personal Stories:** The trend of using bizarre headstones to creatively represent the lives and personalities of individuals opens up opportunities for unique storytelling in memorialization. - **Increasing Popularity of Bizarre Headstones:** The trend of bizarre headstones is growing in popularity, indicating a demand for non-traditional and personalized burial options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Funeral Services:** The funeral services industry has an opportunity to offer more creative and personalized headstone options, catering to individuals who want to express their uniqueness. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore collaborations with the funeral services industry to create unique and artistic gravestone designs, tapping into the trend of unconventional memorials. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can develop innovative products related to bizarre headstones, such as customizable burial markers or DIY memorial kits, to meet the demand for personalized memorialization products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-marxs-tomb.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Tree-Covered Vertical Mausoleum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo.md) - [Grim Heirloom Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wishes-jacket.md)