An unusual incident occurred in the small Andalusian town of Castilblanco de los Arroyos (Seville province): a used coffin was discovered in a household waste container. The case caused a public stir after photos of the find quickly spread on social media.
According to local authorities, the coffin ended up in the trash bin due to the actions of an employee from the company responsible for cemetery maintenance. The worker independently decided to dispose of the item in this manner, which violates established regulations for handling such waste.
As soon as the city administration became aware of the incident, the coffin was immediately removed from the container and taken off the premises. Municipal representatives emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and do not comply with standards for handling funeral supplies.
Officials held a meeting with the management of the burial services company to discuss the incident and warn against similar situations in the future. The administration noted that the organization had previously operated without any complaints, but it will now have to answer for the actions of its employee.
The city council also reported that the cemetery is managed by the municipality, and burial services are provided on a contract basis due to the absence of a full-time gravedigger. All other issues related to cemetery maintenance are handled directly by city authorities.
Special attention was given to the reaction of the family whose interests were affected by this incident. Relatives expressed dissatisfaction that photos of the coffin were posted online and are considering legal action regarding the distribution of images that infringe upon their privacy.
The city mayor urged residents to refrain from posting such materials on social networks and, if similar situations are discovered, to immediately inform the administration for prompt action.
The municipality promised to take all necessary measures to prevent such cases from recurring, emphasizing that it views the incident as a serious breach of professional standards and respect for the memory of the deceased.
