Photos: Chinese student hosts her own funeral because she didn't want to miss it

Paying tribute: Friends dutifully filed past the young woman's coffin as she lay there for an hour
A Chinese student has staged a 'rehearsal' for her own funeral because she didn't want to miss the chance the festivities. Zeng Jia forked out her savings on an elaborate service complete with flowers, photographers and a full crowd of mourners. But the 22-year-old says the bizarre experience was not morbid - in fact, it has given her a more positive outlook on life. 

This is so crazy, doesn't she have assignments or projects to do than plan for an elaborate funeral?  Her friends were also present to mourn her. This only happens in China.More photos when you continue

Cute: Ms Zeng's coffine was decorated with flowers, origami birds and a Hello Kitty doll

Coffin: Jeng Zia attended by men in military uniform as she lies in state at her own funeral

Speech: The student delivered a eulogy at her wake in front of a crowd of mourners
The student delivered a eulogy at her wake in front of a crowd of mourners
Grief: Friends gathered to mourn for the 'deceased' - who is nonetheless still very much alive
Friends gathered to mourn for the 'deceased' - who is still very much alive
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