Eerie! This man relaxing on his chair is actually dead

Fernando de Jesus of San Juan, Puerto Rico was murdered by unknown assailants on March 3. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Mar 12, 2016 6:52 PM IST

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Fernando de Jesus of San Juan, Puerto Rico was murdered by unknown assailants on March 3. (REUTERS)

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His family decided that since he was a “happy and very active person”, they would not to put him in a coffin. (REUTERS)

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Instead, they decided to embalm him as a fitting send off. (REUTERS)

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So at the funeral parlor in San Juan, he is seen sitting on a chair, a cigarette in hand and with his eyes wide open as family and friends pay their last respects. (REUTERS)

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Fernando’s family hired the services of a funeral home that specializes in embalming techniques, according to local media. (REUTERS)

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The unusual funeral is part of a trend popular all over Puerto Rico. Marin Funeral Home in San Juan is one such an organization, offering the service. (REUTERS)

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Professionals from Marin Funeral Home said they worked in close tandem with the family to get the desired look. (REUTERS)