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Skeleton-Decorated Cemeteries

The Sedlec Ossuary Decorates With the Dead Instead of Burying Them

— December 21, 2013 — World
Usually when a person dies it is common that they are buried or burned but at the Sedlec Ossuary they are used as decor.

Located in the Czech Republic this "burial" ground is the sight to see if you miss the bone structure of your loved one. Located underneath The Cemetery Church of All Saints this cemetery is said to contain between 40,000 and 70,000 real skeletons. Instead of burying these passed on individuals, at the Sedlec Ossuary these deceased human beings are used as decoration for the building. The skeletons and skulls are crafted together to make chandeliers or hung delicately on the walls and ceilings.

Not only do people come to say small prayers to the deceased, but it also attracts tourist who know not a single soul in the cemetery.
Trend Themes
1. Skeleton Decor - Exploring new ways of decorating with skeletons or other unconventional materials could be a new disruptive trend in interior design.
2. Alternative Burial Methods - The trend towards sustainable and unconventional burial methods, like the use of deceased individuals as decor, could disrupt the funeral and cemetery industry.
3. Death Tourism - The rise of visitors to Sedlec Ossuary and similar attractions could disrupt the travel and tourism industry by attracting tourists interested in unconventional and macabre experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Designers and architects could embrace the use of unconventional materials like skeletons in decor, creating a new market for creative and unique interior design.
2. Funeral and Cemetery Services - These industries could explore alternative burial methods like the use of deceased individuals as decor to differentiate themselves and appeal to a growing market interested in unconventional afterlife options.
3. Travel and Tourism - The rise of death tourism could create new opportunities for travel companies, tour operators, and local communities to monetize macabre attractions and experiences.
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