In a powerful tribute to a life spent at sea, a Ghanaian fisherman was recently laid to rest in a uniquely crafted fish-shaped coffin, honoring his lifelong profession and deep connection to the waters that sustained him.
The symbolic and visually striking coffin gained wide attention after a video of the burial surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), shared by user @SIKAOFFICIAL1. The footage, which quickly went viral, shows pallbearers carefully carrying the large, custom-built coffin into a cemetery in Ghana.
Navigating through narrow cemetery paths lined with graves, the men can be seen carefully maneuvering the fish-shaped coffin toward the final resting place prepared for the late fisherman. The detailed design of the coffin clearly mirrors the shape of a fish—complete with fins, scales, and tail—offering a heartfelt tribute to the man’s identity and profession.
The scene has touched the hearts of many online, with social media users praising the creativity and sentiment behind the gesture. For many, the coffin stands as a cultural statement that affirms the value of honoring individuals in a way that reflects their journey and vocation in life.
See some reactions below:
@Lechiboroni: “Why didn’t they deposit it into the sea 😩😭this gyimii must stop.”
@the69cast: “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: “This tweet is heartbreaking. The reason why so many Ghanaians are laid to rest is because our fish are being stolen from us.”
@PARROT300: “If we put creativity into technology, we’d be better off than in funeral.”
@JayeolaMikael: “Like make them bury am under the sea or something err ahh.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Ghanaian fisherman laid to rest at the Osu Cemetery in Accra, in a customized fish shaped casket in honor of his profession.
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1)