Death sounds gruesome but some people around the world also plan their last rides before the clock stops ticking. They’d rather exit the world in coffins of their choice than fall into a rut – quite literally. Now that’s called, living life on one’s own terms.
Here are some interesting pictures of coffins or carriers that truly reflect the personality of the bodies they hold.
Victor Perez Cardona sits embalmed in his taxi, his final wish, as family and friends look on during his wake at the
San Cristobal funeral parlour in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. (Photo: Reuters)
Visitors to the Asia Funeral Expo look at a gold coated and carved coffin in solid wood and 24K gold, with a list price of 1 million RMB ($120,000), in Hong Kong. (Photo: Reuters)
The dead body of Renato Garcia, dressed in a costume of comic book character Green Lantern, is seen at a house in San Juan. He was a fan, clearly! (Photo: Reuters)
Tombstone Hearse Co. offers an alternative farewell ride for motorcycle enthusiasts. (Photo: Reuters)
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