(Brazil, June 12) — A Brazilian woman fell in love with a funeral director while attending a relative’s funeral and began a year-long pursuit of romance — attending multiple funerals just to see him again. Her persistence eventually paid off: the two tied the knot in May, arriving at their wedding in a hearse, sparking widespread discussion online.
According to Liberty Times, citing international media sources, 33-year-old Daniela Signor attended a distant relative’s funeral in April 2023 in the town of Pinhalzinho, located in the southwest of São Paulo state. There, she was unexpectedly captivated by the funeral director, Apollo Scariot, who was 31 at the time. His calm and professional demeanor during the ceremony left a strong impression on her.
However, due to Apollo’s deep focus on his work, Daniela couldn’t find the right moment to strike up a conversation. Determined to get closer, she began attending more funerals where he was working, quietly placing herself in his vicinity in hopes of sparking a connection.
This unusual love story — dubbed a “funeral-style secret crush” — lasted over a year before blossoming into a real relationship. Daniela and Apollo finally began dating officially last year.
Daniela admitted she couldn’t forget Apollo from the moment she first saw him, attending countless funerals just to catch another glimpse of him.
In May this year, the couple got married and made a bold statement by using a hearse from Apollo’s funeral company as their wedding car. To top it off, a banner “Até que a morte nos separe” is Portuguese and translates as “Till Death Do Us Part” was hung on the back of the hearse — leaving their guests completely stunned by the unconventional but deeply symbolic gesture.
Photo credit: @danielasignor on IG
