The NY Post ran a story yesterday about a funeral van that was ticketed and towed away with a decedent's remains inside.  According to the police, there was no indication that the vehicle was a funeral vehicle and the windows were tinted obscuring the remains of the decedent inside the van.  Fortunately, the van was recovered in time for the remains to make the scheduled flight to Miami.  Supposedly, the van had a placard on its front windshield indicating it was a funeral vehicle.  However, the placard had fallen flat. 

Funeral vehicles should be clearly marked as such and a staff member should stay with the remains if the vehicle is parked outside for any length of time to avoid such terrible experiences.  When a deceased loved one is entrusted to the care of a funeral home, great care should be taken to ensure the safety and proper care of the body.