[VOA]

...a photograph showing the corpse of an Afghan fighter with a cigarette in its mouth
and bearing a sign reading "F*** terrorism".

Today's Los Angeles Times has a photo of a funeral for a Palestinian.
The departed is shown laying in a open coffin, with a cigarette between his lips.

Article said that it's a traditional thing.

[Slam]

Click on the quote to read the article:

As rows of men stood outside, the women crowded into the living room. The mother put a cigarette in Ibrahim's mouth. "It's our tradition," a man said.

You are absolutely correct sir.