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Elvis Presley (1935-1977) -

Elvis was laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, with some of his most cherished belongings accompanying him. However, due to an attempted grave-robbing incident, he was later reburied at Graceland. He was buried in a 900-lb (408 kg) coffin made of copper, while adorned in a white suit. Additionally, he carried a metal bracelet and his iconic "TCB" (Taking Care of Business) ring, which not only represented his band's name but also embodied his personal motto.

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Tony Curtis (1925-2010) -

The actor's coffin contained a unique assortment of items, such as his Stetson hat, an iPhone, driving gloves, his grandson's baby shoes, his dog's ashes, and a copy of his beloved novel 'Anthony Adverse', which influenced his stage name.

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Harry Houdini (1874-1926) -

The renowned magician and escape artist was laid to rest with his head positioned on a cushion of letters from his cherished mother, whose earlier passing had greatly impacted him. Houdini's burial casket was identical to the solid bronze one he had employed during an underwater performance.

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Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) -

Elizabeth Taylor had a well-known personal life, having been married eight times, including two marriages to Richard Burton. In 1984, just three days before his passing, Burton wrote Taylor a final love letter. Taylor treasured this letter, keeping it by her bedside for 27 years until her burial, where she was laid to rest with it as a symbol of their enduring bond.

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John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) -

The 35th President of the United States had an interest in collecting scrimshaw, which are engraved pieces of whale bone featuring images and designs. One of these scrimshaws, bearing the presidential seal, was given to him by his wife, Jackie Kennedy, and was buried with him. Additionally, he was laid to rest with letters from his wife and children, as well as a set of gold cufflinks.

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Bob Marley (1945-1981) -

According to reports, the renowned reggae legend was laid to rest alongside his cherished red Gibson Les Paul guitar, a bible, and marijuana.

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Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) -

Frank Sinatra was buried in accordance with his wishes, which included being laid to rest with a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey, a pack of Camel cigarettes, a Zippo lighter, and a dollar's worth of dimes for potential pay phone use.

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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) -

The renowned writer of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' celebrated chocolate in both his work and personal life, and even in his passing! Along with a bottle of Burgundy wine, he was buried with sweet treats, snooker cues, pencils, and a power saw, for reasons that remain mysterious.

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Ronnie Van Zant (1948-1977) -

The lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away in a tragic plane accident in [1977]. He was reportedly laid to rest with his fishing gear and a black hat.

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Andy Warhol (1928-1987) -

According to reports, Andy Warhol, the renowned pop artist, was buried with a bottle of Estee Lauder perfume. This detail was mentioned by Warhol himself in his book 'The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again.' In the book, he confessed his love for wearing perfume and revealed that he would often sneak away to the bathroom at parties to experiment with the fragrances of the host.

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William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) -

According to reports, the well-known novelist of the Beat Generation was laid to rest with various items including a loaded .38 caliber revolver, a sword cane, a ballpoint pen, a fedora, and a joint.

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Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) -

The cremated remains of the actor were accompanied by a gold whistle that he had previously given to his widow, Lauren Bacall. The whistle had the inscription, "If you want anything, just whistle," referencing their first film collaboration in 1944, titled 'To Have and Have Not.'

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Miles Davis (1926-1991) -

It is rumored that the renowned jazz trumpeter was buried alongside his cherished horns.

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Wild Bill Hickok (1837-1876) -

The renowned lawman from the Wild West was laid to rest holding his rifle.

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George Burns (1896-1996) -

The performer, who had a variety of talents in vaudeville, radio, television, and film, was famous for always carrying a cigar with him. Therefore, it was appropriate that he was laid to rest with three cigars in his pocket.

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George H. W. Bush (1924-2018) -

While serving as President of the United States, George Bush became known for his love of unique and stylish socks. Following his passing, it was revealed by his spokesperson that he would be laid to rest wearing a pair of socks specially chosen to honor his many years of dedicated service, which began when he was just 18 years old as a navy aviator during a time of war.

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Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) -

The British fashion designer tragically took his own life three years after the passing of Isabella Blow, the woman credited with discovering him and magazine fashion director. Following Blow's death, he requested a lock of her hair and had it preserved within a ring. Ultimately, he was laid to rest with this meaningful ring at his funeral.

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Ernie Kovacs (1919-1962) -

The comedian and television trailblazer, reportedly died in a car accident while attempting to ignite a cigar. Upon his burial, his widow Edie Adams placed a cigar in his hand.

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Bela Lugosi (1882-1956) -

The most famous interpreter of Dracula, both on Broadway and on-screen, spent most of his career in coffins, and in death he was reportedly buried with Dracula's signature black cape.

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Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) -

The renowned conductor and composer was laid to rest with a fragment of amber, a fortunate coin, a conductor's wand, a copy of 'Alice in Wonderland,' and a small version of Gustav Mahler's Fifth Symphony score, which, according to some, was positioned above his heart.

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David Brenner (1936-2014) -

Following the comedian's death, obituaries stated that he had expressed his wish to be interred with US$100 in small denominations, as a precaution for potential tipping in the afterlife.

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Sandra West (1939-1977) -

The Beverly Hills socialite and wife of Texas oil tycoon Ike West requested to be buried in her favorite 1964 Ferrari—"with the seat slanted comfortably"—at the Alamo Masonic Cemetery. The car, and her lingerie-clad body inside, were positioned in a concrete box and covered with cement to prevent grave-robbing.

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Stan Musial (1920-2013) -

The St. Louis Cardinals slugger and Baseball Hall of Famer was not buried with a bat, but instead with a harmonica, tucked in his jacket pocket.

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Harland Sanders (1890-1980) -

The Colonel, famous for creating the restaurant franchise Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), was laid to rest in his iconic double-breasted white suit.

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Tiny Tim (1932-1996) -

The singer, famous for his 1968 version of 'Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me,' was allegedly laid to rest with his cherished ukulele and tulips.

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Arch West (1914-2011) -

Archibald Clark "Arch" West, an American marketing executive, is known for creating Doritos. Following his passing, it is reported that his family paid tribute by sprinkling Doritos on his grave before covering it with soil.

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