# Morbid Crowdsourced Competitions Funeral Company Promotes Harley Hearse with Moniker Contest By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unusual-naming-competitions-funeral-company-promotes-harley-hearse-with-mon References: [nametheride](http://nametheride.com/) & [tombstonehearse](http://www.tombstonehearse.com/site.html) The Anderson-McQueen Funeral & Cremation Centers are having a contest to name their [Harley Hearse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3). More than 300 entries have been submitted, including Meat Wagon, Death Trap, Ash Hauler, and Dead Sled. The top finalists are: Glory Ride, Heavenly Hawg, Iron Hearse, Peaceful Rider, and Revvin’ to Heaven. Vote for your favorite at the Name the Ride website below. In case you haven’t heard, Harley die-hards who “Live to Ride, Ride to Live,” can also add “Died to Ride,” to their credo. It just takes some out-of-the-box thinking in the form of the ‘Harley Hearse.’ The ride to die for is an option offered by several funeral homes and burial services around the U.S. The [Harley Hearses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-motorcycle-concept1) are made by the Tombstone Hearse Co. of Alum Bank, Pa., who holds trademarks and patents on their production. The bikes are typically [Harley Road Kings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire) converted to trikes. Is that HOG heaven or what? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crowdsourced Competitions:** Funeral companies can engage their audience and build brand loyalty by hosting crowdsourced competitions, such as naming vehicles or services. - **Unique Hearse Options:** There is a growing trend in the funeral industry to offer unique hearse options like the Harley Hearse, providing a personalized and memorable funeral experience. - **Brand Customization:** Brands in the funeral industry can leverage customization opportunities, like allowing customers to personalize their funeral vehicles, to differentiate themselves and attract more customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Funeral Services:** Funeral service providers can embrace crowdsourced competitions and unique hearse options to modernize their offerings and cater to evolving customer preferences. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** Motorcycle manufacturers have the opportunity to partner with funeral homes and burial services to create specialized hearses, tapping into a niche market and expanding their product offerings. - **Brand Experience Design:** Companies specializing in brand experience design can assist funeral businesses in creating unique and customized funeral experiences, including customizing funeral vehicles, to enhance brand perception and meet customer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Heirloom Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wishes-jacket.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Reimagined Exclusively-Designed Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-exclusivelydesigned-motorcycles.md) - [Haunting Cold Brew Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-coffee-company.md) - [Exclusive Whiskey-Inspired Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-motorocycle.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Motorcycle Club-Backed Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motor-oil-whiskey.md) - [Comic-Inspired Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-rider.md)