Sensational it might be, but so is photographing soldiers farewelling loved ones, saluting in front of flags flapping the the breeze, etc. That's what most journalistic or indeed artistic photographs are designed to do, engender sensation. What those photos are not is dishonest. Soldiers died, got put in coffins, flags were draped over them, and got shipped out. The photographs document nothing that didn't actually happen.

Now personally, I don't understand how photographing a coffin disrespects the person in it or their family. If someone can explain that to me, I'd appreciate it (seriously).

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