Wednesday 3 April 2013

PHOTOS- Student Holds Own Funeral While Still Alive So She 'Could Enjoy It'

Paying tribute: Friends dutifully filed past the young woman's coffin as she lay there for an hour

A Chinese student has staged a 'rehearsal' for her own funeral because she didn't want to miss the chance the festivities. Zeng Jia forked out her savings on an elaborate service complete with flowers, photographers and a full crowd of mourners. But the 22-year-old says the bizarre experience was not morbid - in fact, it has given her a more positive outlook on life.

This only happens in China.More photos when you continue


Cute: Ms Zeng's coffine was decorated with flowers, origami birds and a Hello Kitty doll

Coffin: Jeng Zia attended by men in military uniform as she lies in state at her own funeral

Speech: The student delivered a eulogy at her wake in front of a crowd of mourners
The student delivered a eulogy at her wake in front of a crowd of mourners
Grief: Friends gathered to mourn for the 'deceased' - who is nonetheless still very much alive
 
Friends gathered to mourn for the 'deceased' - who is still very much alive

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