# Hog Hearses Motorcycle Funeral Coaches By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hog-hearses-motorcycles-take-dead-to-final-pit-stop References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/motorcycle_hearses_offer_a_lif/) Bikers love their rides, and if a biker could get hauled to the cemetery by a motorcycle, I’m sure it would be appreciated. Some motorcycle shops are now realizing there is a new market niche that they can fulfill. The Tombstone Hearse Co. that takes a 19th Century hearse and pulls it with a motorcycle. [Black Diamond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motor-oil-whiskey) offers the service for about $400 while Mid Atlantic charges $795, and [Road King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-scholar-1) features a [sidecar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara) for the newly departed, so their significant other can ride along. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 73% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorcycle Funeral Coaches:** The rise of motorcycle funeral coaches creates an opportunity for motorcycle shops to diversify their services and reach a new market niche. - **Biker Funeral Industry:** The biker funeral industry could become a potential disruptive innovation opportunity with the introduction of motorcycle funeral coaches, leading to a unique and distinct funeral experience for bikers. - **Custom Hearse Design:** There is an opportunity for designers or manufacturers to develop custom hearse designs that cater to the growing demand for motorcycle funeral coaches. ### Where This Applies - **Funeral Services:** The funeral service industry could benefit from offering motorcycle funeral coaches service, attracting new clients and providing a unique end-of-life experience. - **Motorcycle Industry:** The motorcycle industry has an opportunity to expand their business by providing custom-built funeral coaches that cater to the growing demand for alternative funeral transport methods. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can benefit from offering motorcycle funeral coach tours in popular tourist destinations - offering visitors a unique cultural experience while honoring the deceased in a memorable and respectful way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Whiskey-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-motorocycle.md) - [High-End Titanium Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccm.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Race-Ready Cruise Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-motorbike.md) - [Art Deco-Inspired Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-c400x.md) - [Black-Chrome Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/120th-anniversary-limited-edition-twins.md) - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Breathtaking Bobber Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobber-motorbikes.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md)