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human-interest1 year ago•4 min saved

"Uncovering Injustice: The Fight for Dignified Funerals and Proper Notifications"

After being buried in a pauper's grave for 17 months without his family's knowledge, a Mississippi man finally received a proper funeral. Jonathan David Hankins was declared "unclaimed" by Hinds County authorities and buried in a pauper's field, despite having friends and family who would have claimed him if they had been notified of his death. His mother, Gretchen Hankins, discovered the truth after a news investigation and demanded answers. She paid to reclaim his remains and organized a funeral, where about 50 people gathered to honor Jonathan's life.

via NBC News|

#failed-death-notification-system #funeral #grieving-mother

social-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

Jackson, Miss. Implements Measures to Prevent Shady Pauper's Grave Burials

The city of Jackson, Miss. has announced a new policy to prevent future instances of failing to promptly notify families after the death and burial of their loved ones, following the cases of Dexter Wade and Marrio Moore. Both individuals were buried in pauper's graves without their families being informed. The coroner's office and the Jackson Police Department claim to have made efforts to contact next of kin, but were unsuccessful. In Wade's case, he was struck by an off-duty police officer's vehicle and had identification on him, raising questions as to why his mother was not notified immediately.

via Yahoo News|

#family-communication #jackson #miss