Funeral homes and spas in Japan have started offering “coffin lying,” in which people pay to relax and meditate inside an open or closed casket. If a wellness guru were to open a so-called coffin lounge in the U.S., what life-affirming name should he or she give the business?
RESULTS:
THE WINNER: Lay to Rest — Diane Ross, Hatfield, Pa.
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