Would You Like to Supersize Your Coffin?

It's a growing problem, but the success of a firm that specialises in giant coffins has brought America's obesity epidemic into sharp focus.

With over 30 per cent of Americans officially classified as obese, Indiana-based Goliath Caskets has found its niche product steadily become more in demand.

Its largest casket is a staggering 4ft-wide and 8ft-long and can hold a person weighing up to 72 stone (1008 pounds).

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