The Steelers and local authorities are investigating after someone distributed ashes during the Sunday afternoon game in Heinz Field. The ashes were reportedly distributed in the southern end zone. A Steelers spokesman said they want fans to know that handing out ashes is not allowed at Heinz Field. Read the full statement from Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten below: “An incident occurred during the game at Heinz Field on Sunday in which a fan was distributing the ashes of a deceased family member in the stadium. Heinz Field Management does not allow or condone such actions We respect fans who may be interested in honoring a family member by distributing their family’s ashes around the stadium. Heinz Field is unable to accommodate these requests due to state and local regulations. We have had this kind of thing over the years of action is not allowed. ” Marcie Cipriani, reporter for Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, spoke to a funeral director in the Pittsburgh area about the Heinz Field incident. “Private property shouldn’t have cremated remains scattered there. Funeral Director at Neely Funeral Home. Neely said that once the remains are cremated, they are final and will not be prosecuted unless buried. A fan told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that the remains were on him and others in the stadium, as well as in their food. “There is no danger with them,” said Neely. “It has been heated to the point where there is no disease, there is nothing, just fine particles, but if you don’t know what they are, you probably won’t be able to tell when they are come to you, but you have a pretty good amount that can come out of an urn. ” No information was given about the suspect (s).
PITTSBURGH –
The Steelers and local authorities are investigating after someone distributed ashes during the Sunday afternoon game in Heinz Field.
The ashes were reportedly distributed in the southern end zone.
A Steelers spokesman said they want fans to know that handing out ashes is not allowed at Heinz Field. Read the full explanation from Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten below:
“During the game at Heinz Field on Sunday, there was an incident in which a fan distributed the ashes of a deceased family member in the stadium. Heinz Field Management does not allow family members to do this by distributing the ashes of their family in the stadium, Heinz can Field is unable to comply with these requests due to state and local regulations. We have responded to messages from our fans over the years that this type of action is not allowed. “
Pittsburgh Action News 4 reporter Marcie Cipriani spoke to a funeral director in the Pittsburgh area about the Heinz Field incident.
“Private property shouldn’t have cremated remains scattered there. Undertaker at the Neely funeral home.
Neely said that once cremated remains are delivered it is considered a final disposition and if they are not buried then they will not be prosecuted.
A fan told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that the remains were blown on him and others in the stadium as well as into their food.
“There is no danger with them,” said Neely. “It has been heated to the point where there is no disease, there is nothing, just fine particles, but if you don’t know what they are, you probably won’t be able to tell when they are come to you, but you have a pretty good amount that can come out of an urn. ”
No information was given about the suspect (s).
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