Hanging Coffins—Republic of the Philippines
Besides the Philippines, hanging coffins are also common in China and Indonesia. Hanging coffins are an ancient burial method involving the placement of wooden coffins on the sides of cliffs or mountain peaks. According to traditional wisdom, hanging coffins were created to prevent wild animals from attacking the coffins. However, over time, the coffins begin to age, eventually breaking and scattering their contents. Clearly, traditional wisdom also has its limitations.
The coffins are installed on wooden planks and are usually crafted by the deceased themselves while they are still alive, which is truly peculiar! As for whether they also craft their own hanging chairs, we will leave that for you to guess!
