Coffins are usually traditional in design, but these final resting places are anything but traditional. Imagine being buried in what is shaped like a giant Louis Vutton luggage bag or a man-sized skateboard?
For many people, these coffins are ridiculous but you must admit that they are hard not to look at.
Implications - Death is no laughing matter, but in recent years consumers have opted for lighthearted and even whimsical coffins, urns and tombstones that will reflect their sense of humor and personal interests after their demise. These coffins inspire mourners to remember the decedent with a smile and perhaps a laugh, adding an element of fun to a macabre event.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Whimsical Coffins
- The trend of opting for whimsical coffins, urns and tombstones that reflect personal interests after death provides an opportunity for creative and unique designs.
- Customized Funerals
- The trend of personalized and lighthearted funeral services creates opportunities for businesses to provide customized services and products that reflect the personality and interests of the deceased.
- Alternative Funeral Industry
- The trend of non-traditional and unconventional funeral arrangements provides a disruptive opportunity for businesses to introduce new and innovative funeral products and services to the market.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Funeral Industry
- The funeral industry can capitalize on the trend of whimsical and personalized funeral services and products, offering unique and innovative options to grieving families.
- Design Industry
- Designers can capitalize on the trend of customized and unconventional coffins, urns and tombstones by offering creative and unique designs to funeral homes and families.
- Art Industry
- Artists can capitalize on the trend of non-traditional and unconventional funeral arrangements by creating unique and personalized art pieces that reflect the personality and interests of the deceased to be used in funeral services and as memorials.
