A video showing a coffin falling into a grave and the body popping out has gone viral on social media, leaving many in stitches. The TikTok video, uploaded by the user @save_the_children_sa, shows a group of men at a funeral attempting to lower a coffin into the ground. The men placed the coffin on two wooden planks, but things took an unexpected turn. The coffin, which appeared to be heavy, caused the planks to break, and the casket tumbled into the grave with force.
As the coffin fell, it unexpectedly opened, and the body inside was momentarily exposed. The sight of the coffin falling and the body popping out left both the attendees and viewers stunned, yet many found the situation strangely hilarious.
The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 6 million views on TikTok. The online community couldn’t contain their laughter, with many leaving humorous comments about the awkward mishap.
Some users reacted in shock, with one commenter, @Fay, saying:
“Eiiiii Father Bernard,” while @Adeola was curious about the aftermath of the incident:
“So after the casket opened up, what happened?”
Others couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected moment when the casket opened, with @Scotty2Hotty🕸️ adding:
“Worse part is when it opened.”
One user, @petuniamagauNaMavhulani, acknowledged the discomfort of laughing at such a situation, humorously adding:
“I didn’t want to laugh, but the problem is I’m from South Africa.”
Despite the serious nature of a funeral, the bizarre and unexpected event has turned into a viral moment that has had the internet laughing.
