Japanese Encoffiner Contest 2016

I had no more luck than Alex in searching for "Miss Metallic Casket." But I did find a Japanese competition for "encoffiners."

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Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 23, 2021
Category: Body | Contests, Races and Other Competitions | Conventions | Death | Asia

Comments

That looks like a lot of old body preparation for funerals held over from a very long time ago. I believe that most of the Japanese practice cremation, so preparing the bodies in such a manner preserves their dignity before the send off.

Posted by KDP on 09/23/21 at 08:56 AM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Departures_(2008_film)

Stumbled over this film years ago. Well acted and a good story

Posted by Michael on 09/23/21 at 11:28 PM

I wonder what kind of swag you can get at a cemetery and funeral expo…

Posted by Brian on 10/05/21 at 11:51 AM

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