A shocking incident occurred in Edinburgh when a hearse carrying a coffin to a cremation service was targeted in an act of vandalism. The Porteous Family Funeral Directors reported that the vehicle had its back window completely shattered by stones while on Longstone Road, en route to Warriston Crematorium last Thursday. The firm condemned the perpetrators for showing disrespect towards the grieving family.
Following the attack, Police Scotland launched an investigation into the incident. Images of the hearse show the back window completely shattered with a large hole in the middle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, although the stones were allegedly thrown from an unknown location about five miles away from the crematorium. In a statement, Porteous Family Funeral Directors expressed their disappointment at the lack of compassion and understanding displayed by the offenders.
The firm emphasized the significance of funerals as the final opportunity for loved ones to honor and remember the deceased. They stressed that such actions undermine the dignity and respect that should be accorded to those who have passed away and their grieving families. Porteous Family Funeral Directors strongly condemned the disgraceful behavior and passed the matter on to Police Scotland for further investigation. They appealed to anyone with dashcam footage from the area to come forward with information to assist in the inquiry.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by funeral staff in providing a respectful and dignified service to families in mourning. The deliberate damage to the hearse not only posed a risk to the funeral team but also disrespected the deceased and their loved ones. Porteous Family Funeral Directors reiterated the importance of honoring the memory of the departed and called for cooperation from the community and authorities in addressing such appalling acts of vandalism
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