Hmmm is the Freedom of Information Act...........

greeneyedlady

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an absolute right of the press.................

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20041005/D85H21B80.html

I mean I think it should be up to the family members of the deceased whether or not something like this should be published, I think if I was the one grieving I really wouldn't want a picture of my loved ones coffin splashed all over the front page :(
 
The press should have the decency to respect the wishes of the families if they've expressed their wishes, but the photos and videos should be released as requested. They're public record, and, as far as I can tell, they only display covered coffins, nothing personally identifiable.
 
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