Michael says:

Rose was found almost by accident. I was cruisin' the Internet Classifieds for a new car,
and decided to look under "specialty cars".

Imagine my surprise when ROSE turned up - AND it was in Eastern Washington to boot!
I called, and after talking to the owner for over an hour, decided I HAD to buy her!

Rose is 22 1/2 ft long, 5 1/2 ft tall, 6 ft wide, and 2 1/2 tons of rolling steel, with a 500 cu in 4 barrel under the hood,
built on a Cadillac Fleetwood Limosine frame.
I've added Green Undercarriage Lights, Green and Purple interior lights,
a Crystal Skull and 9 Black Roses on the dashboard , and my favorite pet Cat - Lucky.
The better to HAUNT you with!!

The Haunted Hearse show has evolved over the years, from a simple car display, to a sophisticated show involving graveyard props, specialty lighting, fog effects, and background music. Each year I try to add something more to the show, either by upgrading an existing prop, or adding to the show in general.

In 2005 , I jumped at the opportunity to purchase a REAL Coffin! Made of 18 gauge steel, and weighing in at 150 pounds. It was used by the previous owner (a 19 year old) as a BED for almost a year! He lined it with a 4 inch thick Black futon, and propped the lid open. Quite comfy! I've repainted it, and relined it with a Camping foam Pad and WINE colored velour upholstery cloth. A lot more room for more people!
Sept 2009- I just got a different coffin for Rose! This one is a Split Lid with the liner intact! It's a little smaller, making it lighter, too! I've since re-lined it to use for Photos (see below).
Also, Lucky has been joined by Lazy, the sleeping Cat! He loves to lay in the Coffin!