Live TV Coverage Of Firemens Funerals??
 

Now I know they have done this type of thing before and it always ticks me off!! Why must they show live coverage of something like this?? A. I believe the network is only using it as a vehicle to boost the ratings due to......B. The morbid curiosity of the general public!!! I do not think this is necessary in the least and should remain a respectful observance by those in attendance! No need to televise these sorrowful occasions!

Any thoughts?

You could make a good argument that it's impossible for a network to provide tasteful coverage of such an event beyond mentioning that it did indeed happen. This is for profit news for the most part, and all it takes is a splashy breaking news banner with like minded music to spoil the event.

A State funeral might be the exception, but even then it seems dangerously close to "The Ronald Reagan Burial, brought to you by Home Depot" :hs:

Granted though, there are events that burden an entire community and the coverage might allow those who can't attend to remember.

-spence

Good point.

Especially the firefighters that had to work and could not attend. Their station had to be manned so someone was unable to attend.