Busia man buys third coffin for his ‘future’ burial
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88-year-old man buys coffin for the third time for his future burial in Teso South, Busia County
88-year-old man buys coffin for the third time for his future burial in Teso South, Busia County.
An 87-year-old man in Busia has brought confusion among residents after he bought a coffin for his final send-off.
In the bizarre incident, the man identified as Alloys Ominangombe is said to have bought a coffin worth Ksh58,000 for his burial.
In 2009, Ominangombe shocked residents of Okatekok village in Teso South, Busia county when he bought himself a coffin, not because he was ailing on the verge of death but because he was being cautious and preparing for the inevitable.
“I do not want my children to struggle to get a coffin for me when I am gone. If they have anything to give to me, they should do it now while I am still alive,” Ominangombe said.
The latest coffin will now add to a list of other coffins he bought in 2009 and 2012.
The father of 18 intimated that the new coffin which is currently being stored at his shop in Obekai area, will serve as his future coffin since the previous coffins were old-fashioned.
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His new dark brown coffin has brass handles around the lower edge and a cross with the image of Jesus on the lid. The interior is decorated with white laces.
He added that the idea of buying a coffin before his end of time was to pass a message to society.
“I want this to be a lesson to my community at large. You may lack basic needs when you are alive. But when you die, people will slaughter bulls, and buy you nice clothes and shoes yet you will be long gone. That is why I decided to plan for a send-off befitting my status in society,” he said.
His actions have sparked debate among members of the public. Some supported the move while others opposed it.
“He has reduced the burial expenses when the time comes. I see nothing wrong with what the old man has done,” George Emong’ojel, a resident, said.
Another resident however took issue with Ominang’ombe’s actions. “I do not see why one should buy their coffin. This is akin to calling on the angel of death.”
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