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Funeral Worker Dies After Burial Vault Accident in Dallas

10/29/2025

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Angel Anthony Rojas, a 24-year-old funeral home worker in Dallas, was crushed by a 2,000-pound burial vault at Restland Funeral Home on October 20.
He called for help and left a voicemail for Nataly, the decedent's wife, expressing fear and a wish to go home.
First responders freed him after more than 45 minutes, but he died at the hospital.
Nataly is considering a gross negligence lawsuit against Restland Funeral Home.

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Story summary

Angel Anthony Rojas, a 24-year-old funeral home worker in Dallas, was crushed by a 2,000-pound burial vault at Restland Funeral Home on October 20.
He called for help and left a voicemail for Nataly, the decedent's wife, expressing fear and a wish to go home.
First responders freed him after more than 45 minutes, but he died at the hospital.
Nataly is considering a gross negligence lawsuit against Restland Funeral Home.