Strange Graves

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Very Unusual Tombstones

— October 23, 2008 — Social Good
Have you ever thought about how you might want to be remembered after you die, or what is going to mark your grave? Maybe you want a small wooden cross with some bio-degradable flowers, or perhaps something that glows in the dark, or maybe you dream of a life-sized statue that plays tunes!

We particularly like the video tombstone—we’re thinking we would like to have re-runs of Buffy the Vampire Slayer play on ours.

Trend Themes

  1. Personalized Tombstones — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable tombstones with unique designs and personalized features.
  2. Interactive Tombstones — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing tombstones with interactive elements, such as videos or sound, to enhance the visitor experience.
  3. Eco-friendly Tombstones — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing tombstones made from sustainable materials and incorporating biodegradable features.

Industry Implications

  1. Funeral Services — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative tombstone options to cater to changing customer preferences in the funeral industry.
  2. Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technological advancements to create cutting-edge tombstone designs and interactive features.
  3. Sustainable Materials — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with sustainable materials industries to develop eco-friendly tombstone options and reduce environmental impact.
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