A Polish funeral home has issued an apology after a corpse fell out of a hearse and onto the road, disrupting traffic flow. The incident occurred in the city of Stalowa Wola in south-eastern Poland and was attributed to an “unexpected technical failure” related to the vehicle’s lock, according to Hades Funeral Services, the company responsible for transporting the deceased.
Local media reported that a driver in Stalowa Wola initially noticed a sheet on his car window before realizing that a body had fallen onto the road when the sheet slid down. There were concerns that the driver had hit the person, leading to a brief moment of panic. Images of the corpse on a white striped pedestrian crossing where it had emerged from the hearse were published by the local press.
In a statement posted on their website on Saturday, Hades Funeral Services expressed deep regret over the incident, stating, “It is with deep regret that we inform you that as a result of an unexpected technical failure of the electric tailgate lock in the hearse, during the transport of the body of the deceased, an unfortunate event occurred.” The company acknowledged that this occurrence did not align with their usual high standards, empathy towards grieving families, and the respect ordinarily shown to the deceased. They extended their apologies to all who were affected by the event.
The funeral home’s swift apology and acknowledgement of the error have aimed to address any disappointment or upset caused by the mishap. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding professionalism and care in handling such sensitive matters.
This unfortunate episode underscores the necessity for stringent quality control and maintenance procedures within the funeral industry, where the utmost respect and dignity towards the deceased and their loved ones should always be paramount.