# Funky Designer Coffins Creative Resting Places That Are Stylish Even In Death (UPDATE) By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-coffin-designs References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2008/12/05/fantasy-coffins-over-the-top-boxes-for-the-six-feet-under-set/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn), [urns and tombstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md)