Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories

No Comment Video. Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 03/09/2026 - 13:28 GMT+2 In Accra, Ghanaian coffin makers craft guitars, shoes and microphones to reflect the lives, work and passions of the people they are made for. Ghaniana coffin makers craft elaborate wooden caskets shaped like shoes, guitars and microphones, turning funerals into a final reflection of the deceased's life. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This footage shows carpenters sanding, painting and finishing the unusual designs before a guitar-shaped coffin is taken to a funeral and later lowered into a grave. The tradition is particularly associated with Ga communities around Ghana's capital, Accra. Customers often choose a shape linked to the loved one's work, interests or passions. Coffin makers say the designs reflect a belief that people continue what they did during their lifetime in the afterlife. Ghana Africa coffin Death Top stories Now playing Next Ghana's fantasy coffins turn funerals into life stories Now playing Next AI-powered robots showcased at European Parliament in Brussels Now playing Next Nepal Army cable helps Nuwakot flood survivors cross river Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Maduro asks US court to drop drug charges on grounds of immunity Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Kyiv school year begins under the shadow of air raid sirens Now playing Next Death of Germany's richest man creates a giant charitable foundation Now playing Next Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisis Now playing Next How inaccurate claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendum Now playing Next Ukraine formally warns airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe Now playing Next Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties at Bayeux Tapestry exhibit Now playing Next Lithuania will act fast to a war footing if Russia attacks it, Foreign Minister Budrys says Now playing Next Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for Ukraine Now playing Next With an eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defence exercise since WWII Now playing Next US slaps 100% tariffs on drones to counter Chinese dominance ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment World Nomad Games bring ancient traditions to life in Kyrgyzstan No Comment Nepal families post photos of missing relatives on Kathmandu hospital wall No Comment Israeli airstrikes kill at least five palestinians in Gaza City No Comment Notting Hill carnival returns to West London for 60th anniversary Europe Today Europe Today: Europe enters new security era as Spain's government hits new crisis Europe News Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder Europe News Macron and King Charles hail UK-France ties at Bayeux Tapestry viewing The Ring The surge of the far-right - who is to blame? MEPs face off in The Ring Europe News Belgium pushes back against new attempt to use Russian assets to support Ukraine Cinema Venice Film Festival: Clooney, conflicts and competition dominate as ceremonies begin Europe News Ukraine formally warns airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe The Cube Fact check: How inaccurate and conflicting claims may have affected Iceland's EU referendum ADVERTISEMENT Modern Nomads How horse milk ‘kymyz’ became a drink still in demand thousands of years later Europe News Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal' Europe News Spanish police chief denies existence of report blaming Morocco for Ceuta migrant crossings Europe News EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation Culture news Strictly successful: Greece's Naima Gerassopoulou claims world tango champion title Europe in Motion Which EU countries have the most paid online subscriptions? Europe Today China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’, EU trade chief tells Euronews Europe Today Europe Today: EU foreign ministers meet as Germany attributes drone attack to Russia ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT