# Deep Sea Bio-Coffins Jack Hokanson's Genesis Biopod is a Neat Way to Grieve a Loved One By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-biopod References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5541362/bury-me-in-davy-joness-locker) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/18/underwater-death-container/) The [Genesis Biopod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100) by Jack Hokanson is perhaps one of the most original concepts dealing with death and cremation that we have seen in a long time. Heck, it may be the only one I have seen. Simply put your dearly departed's [cremated remains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn) inside the Genesis Biopod, and submerse it into the ocean. After five minutes of being submerged, the dissolvable bag containing the remains is gone, and all that remains is a neat [playground for fish and algae](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Burial Alternatives:** The Genesis Biopod offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the trend of eco-friendly burial alternatives by providing a unique way to memorialize loved ones while benefiting marine ecosystems. - **Sustainable Funeral Practices:** The deep sea bio-coffin trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable funeral practices by offering an environmentally conscious and impactful way to dispose of cremated remains. - **Biodegradable Memorials:** The Genesis Biopod taps into the biodegradable memorials trend, providing a novel solution for families seeking eco-friendly options to honor their loved ones' memories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Funeral Services:** The funeral services industry could explore incorporating deep sea bio-coffins as a eco-friendly option for clients looking for alternative funeral practices. - **Marine Conservation:** The deep sea bio-coffin trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the marine conservation industry, as it promotes the preservation and enhancement of marine ecosystems. - **Sustainable Product Design:** The Genesis Biopod aligns with the sustainable product design industry, providing an innovative solution that combines functionality, environmental consciousness, and emotional significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md) - [Biodegradable Pet Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-funerary-urn.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.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) - [Expandable Spherical Monolithic Urns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urna-project.md)