10 Strange Funerals You Wish You’d Attended

We talk a lot about grief, meaning, and legacy here at Wildflower Funeral Concepts. But you know what else we talk about? The weird stuff. The wild stuff. The wonderfully human ways people say goodbye.

Funerals don’t have to be sad and silent. They can be funny, dramatic, artistic, punk rock, spiritual, surreal — sometimes all at once.

Here are 10 of the strangest funerals ever held… and honestly? We kind of wish we’d been there.

1. The Fantasy Funeral With a Flash Mob

A woman in South Africa planned her own funeral… complete with a dance flash mob, costume changes, and Beyoncé covers.It was theatrical, joyful, and exactly what she wanted.More Broadway than burial!

2. The Motorcycle Hearse Ride

A lifelong biker in the UK requested to be carried to his final resting place in a custom-built motorcycle hearse.Leather jackets, engines rumbling, and his ashes riding shotgun.Yes. Yes. Yes.

3. The Man Who Launched His Ashes Into Space

Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, had his ashes literally shot into orbit.Boldly going where few remains had gone before.If you’ve ever wanted to become stardust — this one’s for you.

4. The Man Who Was Buried in His Cadillac

True story: In 1984, a Texas man was buried sitting upright in his beloved 1964 Cadillac convertible.No casket. Just him, the car, and a crane to lower the whole thing into the ground.

5. The Viking Funeral (Kinda)

Some friends of a Dungeons & Dragons player built a tiny wooden longship, placed his cremated remains inside, and set it ablaze in a lake while reading Norse poetry.Yes, it was illegal – but there’s no denying it was probably beautiful – and weirdly perfect.

6. The Deceased DJ's Last Gig

In Puerto Rico, a man known for throwing legendary house parties was embalmed standing upright behind his DJ booth — full outfit, headphones and all — for one final set at his own memorial.🎶 One last beat drop.

7. The “Living Funeral” — Literally

Japanese author Shigeaki Hinohara threw his own funeral while still alive — as a way to celebrate with friends and thank them before his passing.It was funny, tearful, and very well-attended.Honestly? We love this idea.

8. The Launch of the Glitter Cannons

At a small eco-burial in the Pacific Northwest, the family released biodegradable glitter cannons as the final shovel of soil was placed.Kudos to them for making the glitter biodegradable. The Earth thanks them. We thank them too!

9. The Rock Show Send-Off

A punk rocker in California planned his own wake as a mini music festival — complete with local bands, tattoos, food trucks, and a merch table of patches and zines.The urn sat center stage. The crowd moshed in his memory.See you in the mosh pit!

10. The Zero-Waste Forest Party

A woman in Oregon requested a no-embalming, no-casket, zero-waste burial.Her community laid her to rest in a forest glade, with wildflowers, handwritten poems, foraged food, and live cello.It was quiet. Strange. Sacred. And unforgettable.

At Wildflower Funeral Concepts, we believe your goodbye should reflect your one-of-a-kind life — even if that means motorcycles, glitter, or planting your body beneath a cherry tree.

Your funeral doesn’t have to be traditional. It just has to be you.

What’s the weirdest, wildest, or most beautiful funeral YOU’VE ever witnessed?

Tell us in the comments — or better yet, tell someone how you want to be remembered. Contact us today. We would love to help you make your wishes known. Are your wishes “strange”? No problem! We like strange. A Wildflower Funeral Concepts blog post

About Wildflower Funeral Concepts

Wildflower Funeral Concepts is a modern, eco-friendly funeral home located in the heart of Ferndale, Washington — proudly serving families across Whatcom County and beyond. We specialize in green burial, aquamation, terramation (natural organic reduction), and sustainable cremation services. Whether you’re seeking funeral pre-planning, compassionate grief support, or thoughtful guidance through loss, we’re here with kindness, integrity, and a deep sense of community. From veterans services to natural farewells rooted in love and ecology, Wildflower offers a new way to honor life — gently, honestly, and consciously.