In Ghana it’s popular is to bury a loved one in a coffin that represents something about that person - a think he loved or his occupation. Ghana Coffin specializes in these custom ones, and they’re awesome. posted on Sept. 20, 2012, at 5:46 p.m.
3. Red fish for a fisherman
4. Green fish for a fisherman
6. Lion for a chief
7. Another fish for a fisherman
8. Pig for a man whose business was selling pigs.
9. Agouti (a kind of rodent) for a man who loved to eat its meat
10. Hen for a mother
11. Airplane, a symbol of success for a businessman
12. Snail to symbolize the slow passage into death
Not quite sure what that means, but hey.
13. Turtle to symbolize slow passage into death
14. Eagle for a chief
15. Fishing boat
16. Cruise ship
17. Ear of corn for a farmer
18. Bible for a religious person
19. Star® bottle of beer for the beer lover
20. Cocoa pod for a farmer
21. Aquarius soda for Coca Cola Spain
22. Wrench for a mechanic
23. Piano for a musician
25. Plane joiner for a carpenter
26. Fuel pump for a gas station manager
27. Trowel for a mason
28. Bic pen and notebook for a teacher
28. Bic pen and notebook for a teacher
All photos from GhanaCoffin.com