The Frank F. Gigler Funeral Home in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania was apparently burglarized after a visitation. The family received about a dozen or so condolence cards from the funeral home after the funeral, but said there had been 75 or more at the viewing. The family believes $800 is missing. Lower Burrell police declined to comment. I suspect they’re reviewing the guest register first.

The gremlins in Indiana are setting a new standard for abhorrent behavior. Burglaries are on the increase, and they’re apparently picking targets by reading obituaries.

It’s always been a good idea to keep someone at the house during funeral home calling hours. Now it seems it’s a better idea. Sadly, I suspect we’re going to see more of this until the economy gets much better.