“someone removed Garlington’s brain from his body and put it in an unmarked cardboard box”
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Brain removal happens during an autopsy. It’s not something most people know. They are usually “stuffed” back into the cavity.
My guess is the funeral home staff was on vacation and they had the “B” team working that day.
So…it might be understandable that it could happen. But, it certainly shouldn’t have happened. I feel bad for the family.