Have you ever heard about the concept of turning classic Cadillac hearses into a “Carthedral”? That’s exactly what Rebecca Caldwell did with her 1971 Cadillac hearse. But you won’t find a Carthedral at any of your local hearse dealerships. It’s a one-of-a-kind hearse that was welded on a Volkswagen Beetle with metal and fiberglass molded to create a gothic church-like structure atop the vehicle.
One neighbor had this to say about the Carthedral: “I watched Rebecca build Carthedral from across the street in another life and it transformed my understanding of what an artist is and how they contribute to society. I am elated and honored to begin a new life with such an amazing artist and share her contribution to the world.”
Can you imagine how the funeral and hearse industry would change if more Carthedrals were offered at hearse dealerships? Would the somberness of the traditional hearse be replaced with the showiness and artistry reminiscent of the Carthedral? Or would it add another element that mourners would respect as it drove their loved one to their final resting place? Either way, the traditional hearses that you find at today’s hearse dealerships aren’t going to change any time soon. But for people who own their personal hearse, creating something unique and artistic is just another way to express your personality.
