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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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.

Read more

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

Read more

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

Read more

"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."

Read more

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

Read more

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

Read more

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."

Read more

He added: "We even ran out of inventory."

Read more

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.

Read more

One joked: "Death in plastic, it is unbelievable."

Read more

Another said: "I would like one for once I die."

Read more

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

Read more

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."

Read more

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."

Read more

Did you like this story?

Please share by clicking this button!

Visit our site and see all other available articles!

UK 247 News