Americans aren’t the only ones with a weight problem. Apparently, citizens in the land down under have a similar problem when it comes to food and weight. In fact, hearse dealerships are now carrying specially-reinforced hearses to accommodate larger bodies with fewer problems on the road.
Philip Royce’s company generally deals in bus refits and repairs. But about five years ago, he got a call from a funeral company to ask if he could make some larger reinforced hearses for heavy Australians. He recently finished the prototype which includes stronger suspension and wider doors. Royce believes that the demand for these types of hearses could be so large (pardon the pun) that he may be asked to produce a couple hundred of them a year. Currently, it takes him about two years to build one of these reinforced Cadillac hearses. However, with some practice and new technology, he thinks his company can start rolling one out every 10-12 weeks.
Royce has already received orders for six more reinforced hearses. He currently employs 15 people and feels that he could use at least another 15 to keep up with demand. With the growing demand for something like this, you will probably see one of his creations or something similar to it at a hearse dealership near you!
