A 120-year-old woman was laid to rest in a custom-made, dolphin-shaped casket in Oboro community, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.
The unique burial ceremony has sparked widespread reactions both within the community and across social media.
The deceased, who spent her entire life as a fisherwoman, was honoured with the casket as a symbolic tribute to her lifelong dedication to the river and the fishing profession.
Community members explained that the choice of the dolphin-shaped casket was intentional, meant to celebrate her enduring legacy and tell the story of her life in a way that reflects her identity and contributions to the local fishing heritage.
