R.I.V.
The Perfect Resting Place for Vinyl Lovers
Speaking of segues…If you’re interested in where your remains end up after you’ve ended up, Rest In Vinyl may just have the LP lover’s afterlife covered. No, it’s no joke (well it kinda is):
“When the album that is life finally reaches the end wouldn’t it be nice to keep that record spinning for all eternity? We offer the chance to press your ashes in a vinyl recording your loved ones will cherish for generations.“
£2,000 gets you the Basic Package which includes the standard R.I.V. Cover (below) showing your d.o.b. – d.o.d. and 24 minutes of whatever sound you want pressed with your flesh (cremated first please) into 30 long-lasting vinyl records.
Of course there are extras available, what respectable death service doesn’t offer extras?, like cover portraits by James Hague (£3,500/painting), closed loops, bespoke music (£500/track), record store distribution and more. I’m a fan of the minimal package – the generic RIV cover and just my ashes mixed with vinyl. No music. I wonder what that’ll sound like backwards? And don’t you think a lockout groove would be fitting?
Thanks to the Simon and Kristop from the chilly north for the tip on this one. Hey! Maybe we can start up a service and press ashes into reusable beer mugs! Drink with your friends – forever.
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