# Gadget Inspired Coffins Apple iPhone & Microsoft Caskets By Ayman | Published 2008-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeky-coffins References: [t3](http://www.t3.com/news/want-to-be-buried-in-an-iphone-coffin-how-about-a-vista-halo-3-or-gta-iv-casket?=36235) & [creativecoffins](http://www.creativecoffins.com/) If you really can't live without your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g), you might as well be buried in one. Well, not a real one, but a coffin that resembles an iPhone. Not an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip) fan? Maybe a heart-attack after [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs) Blue Screen Of Death wipes away your work before you save it will warrant a Microsoft Vista desktop wallpaper coffin. All these alternative coffin ideas come from **Creative Coffins**, a company that believes in providing, "A Green solution for those who want a distinctive and practical funeral." Hit the gallery below for more geeky coffin ideas including Halo 3's Master Chief and a GTA IV-inspired coffin design. I also included some designs from their "Pastime" collection which includes hobbies such as wine drinking, gambling, bowling and guitar playing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gadget-inspired Coffins:** Designing coffins that resemble popular gadgets like iPhones and Microsoft Vista desktops provides a unique and disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry. - **Geeky Coffin Designs:** Creating coffin designs inspired by popular video games such as Halo 3 and GTA IV taps into the growing geek culture and offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry. - **Hobby-inspired Coffins:** Developing coffin designs that reflect personal hobbies like wine drinking, gambling, bowling, and guitar playing presents a unique and disruptive innovation opportunity in the funeral industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Funeral Services:** The funeral services industry can explore the trend of creating gadget-inspired and geeky coffin designs to cater to the preferences of tech-savvy and gaming enthusiasts. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Designers and manufacturers can take advantage of the trend in creating unique and customized coffin designs inspired by gadgets, video games, and personal hobbies. - **Green Burials:** The green burial industry can incorporate the trend of creating distinctive and practical coffin designs, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers who want a personalized funeral experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler.md) - [Luxury Bespoke Smartphones Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-2g.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Game-Inspired Bright Pcs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-officially-licensed.md) - [Software-Inspired Clog Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md) - [Tech-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-crocs.md)