Funeral properties are actually providing Barbie-themed coffins

Aug 03, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Funeral properties are actually providing Barbie-themed coffins

Barbie superfans who by no means need to be with out their favorite doll can now be together with her for eternity as funeral properties provide scorching pink-themed coffins.

The boldly-coloured bins have been on sale in Mexico, Salvador and Latin America for round a 12 months, however have lately shot up in reputation following the discharge of the hit movie.

Starring Margot Robbie because the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film made an enormous $162million on the field workplace on its opening weekend after being launched within the UK on July 21.

The Olivares Funeral Home is selling their very own “Barbie House” themed coffin with the tagline: “So you can rest like Barbie.”

They added: “This coffin, with its striking bright pink colour, represents the spark and energy of those unforgettable moments they lived.

“It is a reminder that our tales need to be remembered and celebrated with color and vibrancy. May this tribute be a celebration full of affection, colors and unforgettable reminiscences.”

Meanwhile, Alpha and Omega Funeral Home in Ahuachapán, El Salvador, launched their own pink coffin around a year ago.

Undertaker Isaac Villegas told Jam Press that interest in the vibrant coffin was unprecedented.

He said: “We wished to advertise the pink coffin because it has turn out to be a pattern and other people have been contacting us. Of the 40 individuals who inquired about it, we’ve got already closed a contract with no less than 10 new shoppers.”

He added: “We even ran out of inventory.”

When the funeral firm launched a clip of their promotion on TikTok, it quickly unfold like wildfire, reaching 1.6 million views and over 5,000 feedback.

One joked: “Death in plastic, it is unbelievable.”

Another said: “I would like one for once I die.”

Demand for the distinctive colour was so high during the film’s production that it caused a global shortage of pink paint.

Speaking about the sheer amount of pink paint used in the film, director Greta Gerwig said: “I wished the pinks to be very brilliant, and every part to be nearly an excessive amount of. [I didn’t want to] neglect what made me love Barbie once I was somewhat lady.”

She added: “You have a painted sky in a soundstage, which is an phantasm, but it surely’s additionally actually there. The painted backdrop is actually there.”