Baltazar Lemos, 60, faked his death, complete with an announcement on social media and then organised a fake funeral for his family and friends to see who would show up.
Lemos, who regularly officiates funerals, recalled being saddened after presiding over a service for someone with just two people there as opposed to those where hundreds were present.
After Lemos’s post, his nephews rushed to the hospital only to find out that he hadn’t been admitted to the hospital.
His friends also heard the news and inquired about the cause of death, but they received no response. Instead, people were advised to attend the event by sharing the funeral’s location and time.
The man’s friends and family attended the parade that was planned in his hometown to express their sorrow. However, when Lemos’ voice was heard, everyone was surprised, and several people started crying.
Lemos’ surprised people who were grieving for him by opening the coffin lid and emerging from it. However, the mourners became upset and accused him of hurting their feelings.
