15 Strange Funeral Customs From Around the World

Ghana’s Fantasy Coffins

In Ghana, some people choose to be buried in fantasy coffins that represent their interests. This custom received a lot of coverage in 2016, with international news outlets publishing pictures of the most extravagant designs; coffins shaped like Porches, Coca Cola bottles and animals started spreading around the internet. There was even a documentary produced about the country’s most prolific coffin artist. Since the custom was highlighted last year, many coffin designers from Ghana have begun exporting their incredible designs worldwide.