# $25,000 Coffins Michael Jackson to be Buried in 14K Gold Plated Coffin By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-03 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jackson-coffin References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/michael-jackson-to-be-buried-in-25000-gold-plated-casket/) & [tmz](http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/02/michael-jacksons-25-000-custom-casket/) Michael Jackson is set to be buried in this [14-karat gold coffin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace) from the Batesville Casket Company, which seems very fitting for the King of Pop. Michael Jackson’s custom casket is modeled after a very similar coffin which James Brown was buried in. The coffin itself is made from [solid bronze, is plated with gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush) and has a dark blue velvet interior. I’d say Michael Jackson himself couldn’t have picked a more fitting casket for his [final resting place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-forever-cemetery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 49% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Funeral Products:** There is a growing trend in the funeral industry for luxury and customized funeral products, such as gold-plated coffins. - **Celebrity-inspired Funeral Trends:** The funeral industry is seeing a trend of people wanting to emulate the funerals of celebrities, such as choosing similar caskets or burial styles. - **Personalized Funeral Services:** There is an increasing demand for personalized funeral services, where the funeral products and ceremonies reflect the individual's personality and lifestyle. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Funeral Industry:** The funeral industry can tap into the trend of luxury funeral products and celebrity-inspired funeral trends, offering customized and unique options for customers. - **Casket Manufacturing:** Casket manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for luxury and personalized funeral products by designing and producing high-end coffins. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can expand their services to include personalized funeral services, helping families create unique and meaningful ceremonies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Size Casket Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casket-cooler.md) - [Biodegradable Burial Caskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-biotech.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casket-cooler.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Deep Sea Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-sea-funeral.md)