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How do you want to go? This is one of a collection of bespoke coffins on show in London's Southbank Centre as part of their Festival of Death.

Coffins in many unexpected designs reflect the interests of their purchasers - from a ballet shoe to the train carriage shown here. Visitors enjoyed the unusual exhibition - some couldn't resist lifting the lid.

The little boy's gaze caught my eye at first, and the implicit comparison between his pram and the other containers, for other journeys.

How do you want to go? This is one of a collection of bespoke coffins on show in London's Southbank Centre as part of their Festival of Death. Coffins in many unexpected designs reflect the interests of their purchasers - from the ballet shoe shown here to a flying kite, just seen ine the background.

How do you want to go? This is one of a collection of bespoke coffins on show in London's Southbank Centre as part of their Festival of Death. The bespoke coffins are made for people who choose to celebrate their life and death in the form of a uniquely designed coffin. Coffins in many unexpected designs reflect the interests of their purchasers - from a ballet shoe to the flying kite shown here. One can't help wondering if the man who ordered this isn't having a quiet chuckle at the challange he has set his funeral director.