Burial Platform Collapse at Philadelphia Funeral Injures Pallbearers and Family Members

The incident at Greenmount Cemetery, captured on video, has led to calls for accountability and compensation from the grieving family.

A burial platform at Greenmount Cemetery in North Philadelphia collapsed during the funeral of Benjamin Aviles on April 8, 2025.
The collapse occurred as pallbearers were lowering the casket, causing them and family members to fall into the grave.
Several individuals, including Aviles' son, sustained injuries, with the son reportedly suffering the most severe impact.
Video footage of the incident has intensified scrutiny of the cemetery and Rodriguez Funeral Home for alleged negligence and poor safety conditions.
The family has demanded both an apology and reimbursement, citing the disruption of the ceremony and unsafe burial practices.