Why was a Mercedes-Benz buried at a funeral in China?

The family buried a 1.1 million yuan Mercedes-Benz at a funeral in Liaoning province to honor a deceased avid car collector.

What did Chinese authorities say about the car burial?

Authorities reprimanded the family for an illegal burial, citing 'feudal superstition practices.'

What consequences did the family face for burying the car?

The family was reprimanded, had to cover excavation and restoration costs, and issued a public apology, with potential fines.

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Chinese Family Buries Mercedes in Elaborate Funeral Ritual

19 Apr

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Summary

A family buried a 1.1 million yuan Mercedes-Benz with a 100,000 yuan license plate.
Authorities intervened, citing illegal burial and feudal superstition practices.
The family was reprimanded and issued a public apology for the burial.

Chinese Family Buries Mercedes in Elaborate Funeral Ritual

In Liaoning province, China, a family's funeral tribute took an unexpected turn when authorities intervened after a luxury Mercedes-Benz was buried. The deceased, a noted car collector, was honored by his children with the burial of his 1.1 million yuan Mercedes-Benz S450L, which also featured a distinctive "8888" license plate valued at 100,000 yuan.

Following the ceremony, local civil affairs bureaus reprimanded the family for conducting an illegal burial, labeling the act as a practice of 'feudal superstition.' The family has been instructed to cover the costs of excavation and environmental restoration. They also issued a public apology, and potential fines loom.