In a unique tribute to his lifelong profession, a late Ghanaian fisherman has been buried in a fish-shaped coffin, drawing widespread attention and mixed reactions on social media.
The custom-made coffin, designed to resemble a large fish, was used to honour the man’s legacy as a dedicated fisherman. A video of the funeral went viral after it was posted by user @SIKAOFFICIAL1 on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter), capturing the striking image of the symbolic burial.
The event reportedly took place in Ghana, where elaborate and creative coffins are part of a long-standing tradition in some communities, used to reflect the passions or occupations of the deceased.
However, the unconventional tribute sparked humorous and emotional responses online.
@Lechiboroni joked, “Why didn’t they deposit it into the sea 😩😭 This gyimii must stop.”
@the69cast remarked, “He used to catch fish for people to eat when he was alive, but now he has been placed in a fish after his demise. 😔 Tables always turn I guess.”
@Martey_felixx wrote, “This tweet is heartbreaking. The reason why so many Ghanaians are laid to rest is because our fish are being stolen from us.”
@PARROT300 commented, “If we put creativity into technology, we’d be better off than in funerals.”
@JayeolaMikael added, “Like make them bury am under the sea or something err ahh.”
Ghana’s tradition of fantasy coffins—crafted to reflect a person’s profession, passion, or identity—has become internationally recognized, symbolizing the belief that life continues after death, and that the dead should be sent off in a meaningful way.